Industrial carbon electrodes imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of industrial carbon electrodes by the United States reached $73.5 million in 2024 (10.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 182 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 22% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $124.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $73.5M | 10.6K t |
| 2023 | $94.2M | 11.1K t |
| 2022 | $106.7M | 14.8K t |
| 2021 | $105.7M | 15.1K t |
| 2020 | $124.7M | 14.5K t |
| 2019 | $103.2M | 10.9K t |
| 2018 | $78.6M | 10.6K t |
| 2017 | $60.1M | 8.2K t |
Where the United States imports industrial carbon electrodes from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (35%), Germany (21%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+237% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $25.4M | 35% |
| Germany | $15.2M | 21% |
| China | $9.9M | 13% |
| South Korea | $9.0M | 12% |
| France | $2.8M | 3.9% |
| Taiwan | $2.6M | 3.5% |
| Canada | $2.1M | 2.9% |
| Poland | $2.0M | 2.7% |
| Japan | $1.2M | 1.6% |
| Italy | $807K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.92 per kg, 535% above the world average of $1.09. 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.
Industrial carbon electrodes exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported industrial carbon electrodes worth $34.8 million (929 tonnes). It ranks 8th of 107 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (22%), Canada (14%), France (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+495% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $7.7M | 22% |
| Canada | $5.0M | 14% |
| France | $3.3M | 9.4% |
| Germany | $2.8M | 8.1% |
| Mexico | $2.2M | 6.4% |
| Costa Rica | $1.6M | 4.7% |
| China | $1.6M | 4.5% |
| South Korea | $1.0M | 2.9% |
| Thailand | $979K | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $887K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States industrial carbon electrodes imports (HS 8545.19): 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 8545.19: Carbon electrodes: with or without metal, of a kind used for other than furnaces.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial carbon electrodes imported by the United States?
The United States imported industrial carbon electrodes worth $73.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 182 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial carbon electrodes to the United States?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($25.4 million), followed by Germany (21%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 237% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial carbon electrodes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.92 per kg in 2024, 535% above the world average of $1.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial carbon electrodes to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $60.1 million in 2017 to $73.5 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2020 at $124.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $93.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export industrial carbon electrodes?
Yes. The United States exported $34.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Canada and France. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $38.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial carbon electrodes?
The HS code for industrial carbon electrodes is subheading 8545.19. 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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