Non-electrical graphite or carbon articles market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for non-electrical graphite articles in Austria decreased from 1 337 t in 2020 to 1 285 t in 2021, then slightly recovered to 1 311 t in 2022. In value terms, the market contracted sharply to $37.1 million in 2021 but rebounded to $52.3 million in 2022, reflecting higher average prices per ton.

From 2018 to 2024, import volumes initially fell from 3 666 t to 2 438 t in 2020 before rising to 3 190 t by 2024. Export volumes gradually declined from 1 703 t to 1 210 t over the same period, while the value of imports followed a similar pattern, dropping to $75.1 million in 2020 before climbing to $113.5 million in 2024.

Production non-electrical graphite or carbon articles in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Austria's output of non-electrical graphite or carbon articles was valued at 286.8 thousand US dollars, remaining stable compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 70.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -33.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Austria produced 255.6 tonnes of non-electrical graphite or carbon articles, showing little change from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 11.5%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 3.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports non-electrical graphite or carbon articles from Austria

Exports in kind, t

Exports of non-electrical graphite or carbon articles from Austria declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 1 356 tonnes, representing a significant drop of 14.4% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 16.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.0%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 703 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 4.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Belgium, and Italy were the main buyers of non-electrical graphite or carbon articles from Austria. Germany accounted for 34.5% of exports in kind, Belgium for 9.0%, and Italy for 8.5%. Together, these three countries formed 51.9% of Austria's total exports in kind during this period.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Austria's exports of non-electrical graphite or carbon articles declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports registered 29 226 thousand US dollars, marking a 17.0% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 34.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -13.3%. The peak value was reached in 2018 at 46 814 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 4.3%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the steepest decline of 24.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and the United States accounted for the largest share of Austria's exports in value terms. Germany led with 43.7%, followed by Italy at 5.2%, and the United States at 4.6%. Combined, these three countries made up 53.5% of total export flows during this period.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Austria in value, 2017-2020

Imports non-electrical graphite or carbon articles to Austria

Imports in kind, t

Imports of non-electrical graphite or carbon articles into Austria declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Austria imported approximately 2 438 tonnes, showing a decrease of 13.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 2.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.8%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 666 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 54.0%. In 2019, imports experienced the sharpest decline of 23.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Hungary, and France remained the principal suppliers of non-electrical graphite or carbon articles to Austria. Germany accounted for 37.6% of imports in kind, Hungary for 13.8%, and France for 12.0%. Together, these three countries represented 63.4% of Austria's total imports in kind during this period.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Austria's imports of non-electrical graphite or carbon articles declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports stood at 75 085 thousand US dollars, marking a strong drop of 15.1% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 4.7%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 1.5%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 96 484 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 34.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the United Kingdom, and France accounted for the largest share of Austria's imports in value terms. Germany led with 35.8%, followed by the United Kingdom at 21.7%, and France at 15.1%. Combined, these three countries comprised 72.5% of total import flows during this period.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Austria in value, 2017-2020