Graphite and carbon articles trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in graphite and carbon articles was worth $2.12 billion in 2024, about 79.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 56% since 2017, and up 4% 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 | $2.12B | 79.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.04B | 74.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.14B | 84.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.47B | 184.0K t |
| 2020 | $5.05B | 173.7K t |
| 2019 | $5.87B | 179.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.33B | 165.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.78B | 146.8K t |
Top graphite and carbon articles exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (25%), the United States (19%) and China (11%). 123 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 55%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $520.5M | 25% |
| United States | $402.7M | 19% |
| China | $239.7M | 11% |
| Japan | $186.5M | 8.8% |
| Netherlands | $106.7M | 5% |
| South Korea | $83.1M | 3.9% |
| Poland | $60.2M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $56.7M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $52.9M | 2.5% |
| Mexico | $41.7M | 2% |
| Slovakia | $33.7M | 1.6% |
| Czech Republic | $32.6M | 1.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (12%), China (11%) and Germany (10%). 195 countries imported it, and the top three take 33% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $245.3M | 12% |
| China | $238.7M | 11% |
| Germany | $207.0M | 9.8% |
| Taiwan | $127.3M | 6% |
| India | $117.5M | 5.6% |
| South Korea | $98.5M | 4.7% |
| Italy | $90.7M | 4.3% |
| Mexico | $62.7M | 3% |
| Singapore | $61.3M | 2.9% |
| France | $60.9M | 2.9% |
| Japan | $56.8M | 2.7% |
| Canada | $51.1M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $26.75 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $147.02 per kg and Poland $9.56 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 6815.10: Stone articles and articles of other mineral substances: non-electrical articles of graphite or other carbon. HS 6815 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most graphite and carbon articles?
Germany exported $520.5 million in 2024, 25% of the world total, followed by the United States (19%) and China (11%). In all, 123 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most graphite and carbon articles?
The United States imported $245.3 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of China (11%) and Germany (10%). 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 graphite and carbon articles?
It was worth $2.12 billion in 2024, about 79.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 56% since 2017. The peak year was 2019 at $5.87 billion. 123 countries reported exports and 195 reported imports.
What is the average price of graphite and carbon articles per kg?
The world average declared value was about $26.75 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $147.02 per kg and Poland $9.56 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 and carbon articles?
The HS code for graphite and carbon articles is subheading 6815.10, in chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 6815 page.
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