Electrical carbon articles exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $161.2 million of electrical carbon articles in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 105 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $161.2M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $149.7M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $158.7M | 6.0K t |
| 2021 | $99.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $99.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $119.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $117.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $80.9M | 1.9K t |
Where the United States exports electrical carbon articles to
The largest buyer markets were Bahrain (28%), India (22%), France (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.59 per kg, 326% 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 States
Imports of electrical carbon articles by the United States reached $77.7 million in 2024 (7.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 183 countries. Most of the value came from Japan (44%), China (18%), Hong Kong (9%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $34.2M | 44% |
| China | $13.8M | 18% |
| Hong Kong | $6.9M | 8.8% |
| South Korea | $5.2M | 6.7% |
| Germany | $4.6M | 5.9% |
| Taiwan | $3.0M | 3.8% |
| Mexico | $2.5M | 3.2% |
| Vietnam | $2.1M | 2.7% |
| Canada | $2.1M | 2.7% |
| France | $1.2M | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States electrical carbon articles exports (HS 8545.90): 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 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 States?
The United States exported electrical carbon articles worth $161.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 105 countries worldwide, with 25% of world exports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy electrical carbon articles from the United States?
Bahrain was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($45.9 million), followed by India (22%) and France (15%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 96 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 426% on the year.
What is the average export price of electrical carbon articles per kg?
The average declared export value was about $31.59 per kg in 2024, 326% above the world average of $7.42 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of electrical carbon articles from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $80.9 million in 2017 to $161.2 million in 2024, an increase of 99%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $123.4 million a year.
Does the United States also import electrical carbon articles?
Yes. The United States imported $77.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Japan, China and Hong Kong. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $83.5 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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