Electrical carbon articles trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in electrical carbon articles was worth $641.8 million in 2024, about 86.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 41% since 2017, and down 7% 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 | $641.8M | 86.5K t |
| 2023 | $691.7M | 89.8K t |
| 2022 | $846.8M | 99.0K t |
| 2021 | $684.1M | 95.4K t |
| 2020 | $602.3M | 85.5K t |
| 2019 | $685.4M | 92.0K t |
| 2018 | $671.8M | 91.4K t |
| 2017 | $456.7M | 87.0K t |
Top electrical carbon articles exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 25% of world exports, followed by Japan and China. The top three supply 58% between them, out of 105 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $161.2M | 25% |
| Japan | $119.7M | 19% |
| China | $92.4M | 14% |
| Germany | $46.7M | 7.3% |
| Indonesia | $32.3M | 5% |
| South Korea | $25.5M | 4% |
| Iceland | $24.2M | 3.8% |
| France | $18.7M | 2.9% |
| India | $17.0M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $10.5M | 1.6% |
| Taiwan | $9.4M | 1.5% |
| Mexico | $8.9M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are India (14%), the United States (12%) and Bahrain (7%). 183 countries imported it, and the top three take 33% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $87.3M | 14% |
| United States | $77.7M | 12% |
| Bahrain | $45.9M | 7.2% |
| South Korea | $43.0M | 6.7% |
| France | $31.0M | 4.8% |
| Spain | $28.2M | 4.4% |
| Norway | $27.0M | 4.2% |
| Germany | $26.1M | 4.1% |
| Vietnam | $24.4M | 3.8% |
| Australia | $24.0M | 3.7% |
| Indonesia | $20.4M | 3.2% |
| China | $17.7M | 2.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $7.42 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $34.47 per kg and Iceland $0.62 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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The shipment records behind Electrical carbon articles (HS 8545.90) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 8545.90: Carbon: lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon, with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes. HS 8545 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most electrical carbon articles?
The United States exported $161.2 million in 2024, 25% of the world total, followed by Japan (19%) and China (14%). In all, 105 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most electrical carbon articles?
India imported $87.3 million in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of the United States (12%) and Bahrain (7%). The top three importers together take 33%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in electrical carbon articles?
It was worth $641.8 million in 2024, about 86.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 41% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $846.8 million. 105 countries reported exports and 183 reported imports.
What is the average price of electrical carbon articles per kg?
The world average declared value was about $7.42 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $34.47 per kg and Iceland $0.62 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 electrical carbon articles?
The HS code for electrical carbon articles is subheading 8545.90, in chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8545 page.
How can I find electrical carbon articles buyers and suppliers?
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