Graphite paste exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported graphite paste worth $2.8 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 74% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $13.5 million.
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 | $2.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $10.4M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $12.3M | 5.7K t |
| 2021 | $13.5M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 6.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports graphite paste to
Most of it went to India (48%), United Arab Emirates (15%), Germany (11%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.3M | 48% |
| United Arab Emirates | $411K | 15% |
| Germany | $303K | 11% |
| New Zealand | $267K | 9.7% |
| Argentina | $147K | 5.3% |
| Iceland | $98K | 3.5% |
| France | $84K | 3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $58K | 2.1% |
| Bahrain | $33K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.51 per kg, 167% above the world average of $0.94. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom graphite paste exports (HS 3801.30): 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.
Common questions
What is the value of graphite paste exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported graphite paste worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 63 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 74% on 2023.
Which countries buy graphite paste from the United Kingdom?
India was the largest buyer with 48% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (15%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 29 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of graphite paste per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.51 per kg in 2024, 167% above the world average of $0.94 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of graphite paste from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 52%. The peak was 2021 at $13.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for graphite paste?
The HS code for graphite paste is subheading 3801.30. 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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