Artificial graphite imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $33.6 million of artificial graphite in 2024 (26.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 36% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $52.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33.6M | 26.3K t |
| 2023 | $52.2M | 50.5K t |
| 2022 | $51.0M | 38.9K t |
| 2021 | $43.0M | 42.6K t |
| 2020 | $23.6M | 25.2K t |
| 2019 | $27.7M | 24.7K t |
| 2018 | $26.8M | 23.7K t |
| 2017 | $23.8M | 22.6K t |
Where Turkey imports artificial graphite from
Most of the value came from China (28%), Germany (20%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+385% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.4M | 28% |
| Germany | $6.7M | 20% |
| India | $3.8M | 11% |
| United States | $1.7M | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 4% |
| France | $1.3M | 3.8% |
| South Africa | $1.3M | 3.8% |
| Romania | $1.1M | 3.3% |
| Norway | $1.0M | 3% |
| Italy | $870K | 2.6% |
Product types under HS 3801
| 3801.10 | Graphite: artificial | 72% |
| 3801.30 | Carbonaceous pastes: for electrodes and similar pastes for furnace linings | 11% |
| 3801.90 | Graphite or other carbon based preparations: in the form of pastes, blocks, plates or other semi-manufactures | 9.2% |
| 3801.20 | Graphite: colloidal or semi-colloidal | 7.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3801.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.28 per kg, 42% below the world average of $2.20, 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.
Artificial graphite exports from Turkey
Exports of artificial graphite by Turkey reached $2.2 million in 2024 (617 tonnes). Most of it went to Azerbaijan (25%), Italy (9%), Germany (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Azerbaijan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | $538K | 25% |
| Italy | $196K | 8.9% |
| Germany | $187K | 8.5% |
| Hungary | $155K | 7.1% |
| Iraq | $149K | 6.8% |
| Iran | $116K | 5.3% |
| Russia | $87K | 4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $76K | 3.5% |
| Albania | $70K | 3.2% |
| Kazakhstan | $67K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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: Artificial graphite; colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite; preparations based on graphite or other carbon in the form of pastes, blocks, plates or other semi-manufactures.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial graphite imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported artificial graphite worth $33.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 177 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial graphite to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($9.4 million), followed by Germany (20%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 385% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial graphite per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.28 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $2.20 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of artificial graphite to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.8 million in 2017 to $33.6 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2023 at $52.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export artificial graphite?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Azerbaijan, Italy and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $31.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial graphite?
The HS code for artificial graphite is heading 3801. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 3801.10 (72% of the value) and 3801.30 (11%). It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3801 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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