| Product Code: ETC5122941 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
Ireland`s graphite electrode import shipments in 2024 continued to show strong growth, with the top exporting countries being the UK, Germany, USA, Israel, and Areas, nes. The market concentration, as measured by the HHI, remained very high, indicating a dominant presence of these key players. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 stood at an impressive 11.17%, with a notable growth rate of 26.39% from 2023 to 2024. This data suggests a robust and dynamic market for graphite electrodes in Ireland, driven by strong demand and strategic partnerships with leading exporting countries.

By 2027, the Graphite Electrode market in Ireland is anticipated to reach a growth rate of 0.00%, as part of an increasingly competitive Europe region, where Germany remains at the forefront, supported by United Kingdom, France, Italy and Russia, driving innovations and market adoption across sectors.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Ireland Graphite Electrode Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Graphite Electrode Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Graphite Electrode Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Graphite Electrode Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Graphite Electrode Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Electrode Grade, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Graphite Electrode Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Graphite Electrode Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for graphite electrodes in the steel industry due to their high thermal conductivity and ability to withstand high temperatures |
4.2.2 Growth in the electric vehicle market leading to a rise in the demand for lithium-ion batteries, where graphite electrodes are essential components |
4.2.3 Technological advancements in graphite electrode manufacturing processes leading to improved quality and performance |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials such as needle coke, which is a key component in graphite electrode production |
4.3.2 Environmental regulations impacting the production processes of graphite electrodes |
4.3.3 Competition from substitute materials like carbon fibers and silicon carbide, affecting the market demand for graphite electrodes |
5 Ireland Graphite Electrode Market Trends |
6 Ireland Graphite Electrode Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Graphite Electrode Market, By Electrode Grade |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Graphite Electrode Market Revenues & Volume, By Ultra High Power (UHP), 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Graphite Electrode Market Revenues & Volume, By High Power (SHP), 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Graphite Electrode Market Revenues & Volume, By Regular Power (RP), 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ireland Graphite Electrode Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Graphite Electrode Market Revenues & Volume, By Electric Arc Furnace, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Graphite Electrode Market Revenues & Volume, By Basic Oxygen Furnace, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Graphite Electrode Market Revenues & Volume, By Non-steel Application, 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland Graphite Electrode Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Graphite Electrode Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Graphite Electrode Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Graphite Electrode Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of graphite electrodes in the Ireland market |
8.2 Number of patents filed for graphite electrode manufacturing technologies |
8.3 Percentage of graphite electrodes meeting industry quality standards |
8.4 Carbon footprint reduction initiatives implemented by graphite electrode manufacturers |
8.5 Adoption rate of graphite electrodes in emerging applications such as aerospace and renewable energy industries |
9 Ireland Graphite Electrode Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Graphite Electrode Market Opportunity Assessment, By Electrode Grade, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Graphite Electrode Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Graphite Electrode Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Graphite Electrode Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Graphite Electrode Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |