🇺🇸 United States imports of artificial graphite: 2024 trade data
Imports of artificial graphite by the United States reached $451.9 million in 2024 (130.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 177 countries for imports of this product. That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $644.1 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of artificial graphite by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $451.9M | 130.7K t |
| 2023 | $563.6M | 137.5K t |
| 2022 | $644.1M | 165.3K t |
| 2021 | $434.5M | 129.1K t |
| 2020 | $311.4M | 75.1K t |
| 2019 | $533.1M | 111.3K t |
| 2018 | $449.2M | 146.6K t |
| 2017 | $200.3M | 121.9K t |
Where the United States imports artificial graphite from
China alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $264.6M | 59% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $43.0M | 9.5% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $35.8M | 7.9% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $21.9M | 4.9% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $20.4M | 4.5% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $14.0M | 3.1% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $8.8M | 2% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $8.1M | 1.8% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $8.0M | 1.8% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $7.6M | 1.7% |
Types of artificial graphite under HS 3801
| 3801.10 | Graphite: artificial | 90% |
| 3801.90 | Graphite or other carbon based preparations: in the form of pastes, blocks, plates or other semi-manufactures | 6.2% |
| 3801.30 | Carbonaceous pastes: for electrodes and similar pastes for furnace linings | 2.8% |
| 3801.20 | Graphite: colloidal or semi-colloidal | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3801.
Average import price of artificial graphite
The average declared value was about $3.46 per kg, 57% above the world average of $2.20. 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.
The United States also exports artificial graphite
Exports of artificial graphite by the United States reached $206.2 million in 2024 (35.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 114 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to China (18%), Mexico (15%), Canada (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $36.6M | 18% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $30.6M | 15% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $18.7M | 9.1% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $17.4M | 8.5% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $14.0M | 6.8% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $12.6M | 6.1% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $9.3M | 4.5% |
| Taiwan | $7.2M | 3.5% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $7.1M | 3.5% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $5.7M | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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.
Artificial graphite trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of artificial graphite imported by the United States?
The United States imported artificial graphite worth $451.9 million in 2024 (130.7 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import artificial graphite from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (59%), South Korea (10%), Mexico (8%).
What is the average import price of artificial graphite in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $3.46 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $2.20 per kg.
Does the United States export artificial graphite?
Yes. The United States exported artificial graphite worth $206.2 million in 2024, mainly to China, Mexico, Canada.
What is the HS code for artificial graphite?
Artificial graphite falls under HS heading 3801 (Artificial graphite; colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite; preparations based on graphite or other carbon in the form of). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading artificial graphite with the United States?
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