Industrial carbon electrodes trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in industrial carbon electrodes was worth $2.02 billion in 2024, about 1.85 million tonnes. That is an increase of 73% since 2017, and down 22% 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 | $2.02B | 1.85M t |
| 2023 | $2.60B | 1.65M t |
| 2022 | $2.89B | 1.96M t |
| 2021 | $1.90B | 1.60M t |
| 2020 | $1.46B | 1.50M t |
| 2019 | $1.60B | 1.37M t |
| 2018 | $1.54B | 1.35M t |
| 2017 | $1.17B | 1.58M t |
Top industrial carbon electrodes exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 63% of world exports, followed by Poland and Norway. The top three supply 78% between them, out of 107 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.28B | 63% |
| Poland | $151.8M | 7.5% |
| Norway | $150.3M | 7.4% |
| Japan | $95.4M | 4.7% |
| France | $89.1M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $41.2M | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $38.9M | 1.9% |
| United States | $34.8M | 1.7% |
| Slovakia | $31.3M | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $19.5M | 1% |
| Iceland | $19.5M | 1% |
| Taiwan | $12.9M | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Norway (14%), Canada (14%) and the United Arab Emirates (11%). 182 countries imported it, and the top three take 38% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $277.1M | 14% |
| Canada | $275.2M | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $213.5M | 11% |
| Russia | $186.7M | 9.2% |
| Iceland | $184.0M | 9.1% |
| Indonesia | $126.5M | 6.3% |
| India | $86.8M | 4.3% |
| United States | $73.5M | 3.6% |
| Bahrain | $72.9M | 3.6% |
| Sweden | $56.0M | 2.8% |
| Malaysia | $52.5M | 2.6% |
| Oman | $43.6M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.09 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $37.42 per kg and China $0.85 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 Industrial carbon electrodes (HS 8545.19) 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 8545.19: Carbon electrodes: with or without metal, of a kind used for other than furnaces. HS 8545 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most industrial carbon electrodes?
China exported $1.28 billion in 2024, 63% of the world total, followed by Poland (7%) and Norway (7%). In all, 107 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most industrial carbon electrodes?
Norway imported $277.1 million in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of Canada (14%) and the United Arab Emirates (11%). The top three importers together take 38%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in industrial carbon electrodes?
It was worth $2.02 billion in 2024, about 1.85 million tonnes. That is an increase of 73% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $2.89 billion. 107 countries reported exports and 182 reported imports.
What is the average price of industrial carbon electrodes per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.09 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $37.42 per kg and China $0.85 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 industrial carbon electrodes?
The HS code for industrial carbon electrodes is subheading 8545.19, 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.
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