Graphite exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania exported graphite worth $13.7 million (28.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 87 countries for exports of this product. That is 177% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 142% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13.7M | 28.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 11.7K t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 7.1K t |
| 2021 | $991K | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $28K | 313 t |
Where Tanzania exports graphite to
China alone took 86% of it. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.9M | 86% |
| India | $1.9M | 14% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Australia | $0K | 0% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.49 per kg, 32% below the world average of $0.72, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania graphite exports (HS 2504.90): 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.
Common questions
What is the value of graphite exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported graphite worth $13.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 87 countries worldwide, with 26% of world exports. The value was up 177% on 2023.
Which countries buy graphite from Tanzania?
China was the largest buyer with 86% of the value ($11.9 million), followed by India (14%) and South Korea (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 394% on the year.
What is the average export price of graphite per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.49 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $0.72 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of graphite from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $28 thousand in 2017 to $13.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for graphite?
The HS code for graphite is subheading 2504.90. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2504 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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