Graphite paste trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in graphite paste was worth $498.3 million in 2024, about 530.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 104% since 2017, and down 11% 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 | $498.3M | 530.9K t |
| 2023 | $556.8M | 486.9K t |
| 2022 | $566.5M | 492.3K t |
| 2021 | $349.6M | 417.5K t |
| 2020 | $273.6M | 342.3K t |
| 2019 | $286.1M | 339.0K t |
| 2018 | $306.6M | 344.3K t |
| 2017 | $244.3M | 346.7K t |
Top graphite paste exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 55% of world exports, followed by Norway and Germany. The top three supply 79% between them, out of 63 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $274.0M | 55% |
| Norway | $63.2M | 13% |
| Germany | $54.1M | 11% |
| France | $22.1M | 4.4% |
| Poland | $15.7M | 3.2% |
| South Africa | $13.0M | 2.6% |
| Brazil | $12.9M | 2.6% |
| India | $12.3M | 2.5% |
| Slovakia | $11.2M | 2.2% |
| Austria | $3.8M | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $2.8M | 0.6% |
| Japan | $2.2M | 0.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Indonesia (38%), Kazakhstan (5%) and Norway (4%). 124 countries imported it, and the top three take 48% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $190.4M | 38% |
| Kazakhstan | $24.7M | 5% |
| Norway | $22.4M | 4.5% |
| Malaysia | $16.5M | 3.3% |
| India | $15.3M | 3.1% |
| Canada | $13.8M | 2.8% |
| United States | $12.7M | 2.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $12.2M | 2.5% |
| Iceland | $10.7M | 2.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10.3M | 2.1% |
| France | $9.7M | 1.9% |
| Georgia | $9.0M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.94 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $2.24 per kg and India $0.74 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 paste (HS 3801.30) 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 3801.30: Carbonaceous pastes: for electrodes and similar pastes for furnace linings. HS 3801 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most graphite paste?
China exported $274.0 million in 2024, 55% of the world total, followed by Norway (13%) and Germany (11%). In all, 63 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most graphite paste?
Indonesia imported $190.4 million in 2024, 38% of world imports, ahead of Kazakhstan (5%) and Norway (4%). The top three importers together take 48%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in graphite paste?
It was worth $498.3 million in 2024, about 530.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 104% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $566.5 million. 63 countries reported exports and 124 reported imports.
What is the average price of graphite paste per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.94 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $2.24 per kg and India $0.74 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 paste?
The HS code for graphite paste is subheading 3801.30, 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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