Colloidal graphite trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in colloidal graphite was worth $93.4 million in 2024, about 25.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 68% since 2017, and up 21% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $93.4M | 25.3K t |
| 2023 | $77.1M | 22.4K t |
| 2022 | $73.4M | 20.2K t |
| 2021 | $80.6M | 24.0K t |
| 2020 | $51.6M | 14.3K t |
| 2019 | $58.2M | 18.1K t |
| 2018 | $75.1M | 20.6K t |
| 2017 | $55.5M | 13.8K t |
Top colloidal graphite exporting countries
The Netherlands is the largest exporter with 22% of world exports, followed by Germany and the United States. The top three supply 63% between them, out of 65 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $20.6M | 22% |
| Germany | $19.6M | 21% |
| United States | $18.6M | 20% |
| South Korea | $8.5M | 9.1% |
| India | $5.1M | 5.5% |
| Japan | $3.1M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $2.6M | 2.8% |
| Russia | $2.0M | 2.2% |
| China | $2.0M | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 1.9% |
| Switzerland | $1.5M | 1.6% |
| Czech Republic | $1.1M | 1.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Germany (13%), Saudi Arabia (11%) and China (9%). 115 countries imported it, and the top three take 34% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $12.4M | 13% |
| Saudi Arabia | $10.6M | 11% |
| China | $8.8M | 9.4% |
| United States | $6.4M | 6.8% |
| India | $4.7M | 5.1% |
| France | $4.4M | 4.7% |
| Mexico | $3.8M | 4% |
| Singapore | $3.3M | 3.5% |
| Poland | $2.7M | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $2.7M | 2.9% |
| Kazakhstan | $2.6M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $2.6M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.69 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $6.73 per kg and India $2.51 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3801.20: Graphite: colloidal or semi-colloidal. HS 3801 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most colloidal graphite?
The Netherlands exported $20.6 million in 2024, 22% of the world total, followed by Germany (21%) and the United States (20%). In all, 65 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most colloidal graphite?
Germany imported $12.4 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of Saudi Arabia (11%) and China (9%). The top three importers together take 34%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in colloidal graphite?
It was worth $93.4 million in 2024, about 25.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 68% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 65 countries reported exports and 115 reported imports.
What is the average price of colloidal graphite per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.69 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $6.73 per kg and India $2.51 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for colloidal graphite?
The HS code for colloidal graphite is subheading 3801.20, in chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 3801 page.
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