Graphite trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in graphite was worth $52.3 million in 2024, about 72.5 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 30% since 2017, and up 23% 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 | $52.3M | 72.5K t |
| 2023 | $42.5M | 46.9K t |
| 2022 | $41.3M | 44.0K t |
| 2021 | $93.9M | 539.7K t |
| 2020 | $40.3M | 32.8K t |
| 2019 | $61.4M | 79.1K t |
| 2018 | $62.5M | 127.1K t |
| 2017 | $74.3M | 212.4K t |
Top graphite exporting countries
Exports are led by China (36%), Tanzania (26%) and Germany (7%). 87 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 69%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.0M | 36% |
| Tanzania | $13.7M | 26% |
| Germany | $3.6M | 6.9% |
| Madagascar | $2.7M | 5.1% |
| United States | $2.3M | 4.4% |
| Brazil | $2.3M | 4.4% |
| Spain | $2.0M | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 2.8% |
| Poland | $732K | 1.4% |
| France | $626K | 1.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $609K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $457K | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (24%), Japan (16%) and the United States (12%). 127 countries imported it, and the top three take 51% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.3M | 24% |
| Japan | $8.3M | 16% |
| United States | $6.1M | 12% |
| India | $3.5M | 6.6% |
| Canada | $2.3M | 4.4% |
| Spain | $1.9M | 3.7% |
| Poland | $1.6M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 2.9% |
| Mexico | $1.5M | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $1.2M | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 2.2% |
| Israel | $854K | 1.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.72 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $7.92 per kg and Tanzania $0.49 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 Graphite (HS 2504.90) 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 2504.90: Graphite: natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakes. HS 2504 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most graphite?
China exported $19.0 million in 2024, 36% of the world total, followed by Tanzania (26%) and Germany (7%). In all, 87 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most graphite?
China imported $12.3 million in 2024, 24% of world imports, ahead of Japan (16%) and the United States (12%). The top three importers together take 51%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in graphite?
It was worth $52.3 million in 2024, about 72.5 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 30% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $93.9 million. 87 countries reported exports and 127 reported imports.
What is the average price of graphite per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.72 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $7.92 per kg and Tanzania $0.49 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 graphite?
The HS code for graphite is subheading 2504.90, in chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2504 page.
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