Electrical carbon articles exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $10.5 million of electrical carbon articles in 2024 (545 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 105 countries for exports of this product. That is 49% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $25.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10.5M | 545 t |
| 2023 | $20.6M | 431 t |
| 2022 | $25.1M | 512 t |
| 2021 | $10.0M | 660 t |
| 2020 | $17.8M | 454 t |
| 2019 | $14.0M | 433 t |
| 2018 | $21.5M | 381 t |
| 2017 | $23.4M | 403 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports electrical carbon articles to
Most of it went to Germany (20%), South Korea (15%), United States (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Argentina grew fastest (+145% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.1M | 20% |
| South Korea | $1.5M | 15% |
| United States | $700K | 6.7% |
| Italy | $645K | 6.2% |
| Czech Republic | $636K | 6.1% |
| Sweden | $439K | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $369K | 3.5% |
| France | $364K | 3.5% |
| Argentina | $334K | 3.2% |
| Spain | $277K | 2.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.24 per kg, 159% above the world average of $7.42. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Electrical carbon articles imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported electrical carbon articles worth $5.7 million (86 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. South Korea alone supplied 51% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $2.9M | 51% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 27% |
| United States | $344K | 6.1% |
| China | $284K | 5% |
| France | $115K | 2% |
| Czech Republic | $94K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $84K | 1.5% |
| Japan | $64K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $50K | 0.9% |
| Australia | $31K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom electrical carbon articles exports (HS 8545.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 8545.90: Carbon: lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon, with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical carbon articles exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported electrical carbon articles worth $10.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 545 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 105 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries buy electrical carbon articles from the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by South Korea (15%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 41%, out of 86 buyer countries in total. Argentina grew fastest among the top ten, up 145% on the year.
What is the average export price of electrical carbon articles per kg?
The average declared export value was about $19.24 per kg in 2024, 159% above the world average of $7.42 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of electrical carbon articles from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $23.4 million in 2017 to $10.5 million in 2024, a fall of 55%. The peak was 2022 at $25.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import electrical carbon articles?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $5.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Korea, Germany and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical carbon articles?
The HS code for electrical carbon articles is subheading 8545.90. It sits in HS 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 full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8545 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for the United Kingdom reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
World electrical carbon articles trade: top importers and exporters
More trade data for the United Kingdom
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.