Graphite and carbon articles exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of graphite and carbon articles by the United States reached $402.7 million in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 123 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $1.38 billion.
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 | $402.7M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $420.8M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $398.8M | 8.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.01B | 24.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.05B | 24.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.38B | 27.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.19B | 25.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.17B | 23.3K t |
Where the United States exports graphite and carbon articles to
Most of it went to China (18%), Germany (12%), Mexico (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+187% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $73.2M | 18% |
| Germany | $49.6M | 12% |
| Mexico | $40.4M | 10% |
| Canada | $32.8M | 8.2% |
| Japan | $28.2M | 7% |
| Italy | $27.3M | 6.8% |
| India | $18.8M | 4.7% |
| Singapore | $18.6M | 4.6% |
| South Korea | $15.0M | 3.7% |
| Taiwan | $14.5M | 3.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $72.98 per kg, 173% above the world average of $26.75. 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.
Graphite and carbon articles imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported graphite and carbon articles worth $245.3 million (6.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 195 countries. The largest suppliers were Germany (36%), Mexico (14%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+122% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $89.1M | 36% |
| Mexico | $33.8M | 14% |
| China | $29.3M | 12% |
| South Korea | $21.0M | 8.6% |
| Japan | $17.5M | 7.2% |
| United Kingdom | $11.8M | 4.8% |
| Netherlands | $7.9M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $5.2M | 2.1% |
| Taiwan | $3.1M | 1.3% |
| Malaysia | $2.9M | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States graphite and carbon articles exports (HS 6815.10): 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 6815.10: Stone articles and articles of other mineral substances: non-electrical articles of graphite or other carbon.
Common questions
What is the value of graphite and carbon articles exported by the United States?
The United States exported graphite and carbon articles worth $402.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 123 countries worldwide, with 19% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy graphite and carbon articles from the United States?
China was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($73.2 million), followed by Germany (12%) and Mexico (10%). The top three together account for 41%, out of 127 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 187% on the year.
What is the average export price of graphite and carbon articles per kg?
The average declared export value was about $72.98 per kg in 2024, 173% above the world average of $26.75 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of graphite and carbon articles from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.17 billion in 2017 to $402.7 million in 2024, a fall of 66%. The peak was 2019 at $1.38 billion. Over 8 years the average was $877.0 million a year.
Does the United States also import graphite and carbon articles?
Yes. The United States imported $245.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Mexico and China. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $157.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for graphite and carbon articles?
The HS code for graphite and carbon articles is subheading 6815.10. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6815 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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