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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

3801 (Harmonized System 1992 for 4-digit)

2022
World Trade $3.89BRnk 617 / 1218
2022
Top Exporter | Top Importer $1.84B | $595MChina | United States
2022
Product Complexity 0.49Rnk 375 / 1033
2021 - 2022
Export Growth (CAGR) 20.4%Rnk 169 / 1218
2022
Share of World Trade 0.016%Rnk 617 / 1218

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Artificial Graphite. In 2022, Artificial Graphite were the world's 617th most traded product, with a total trade of $3.89B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Artificial Graphite grew by 20.4%, from $3.23B to $3.89B. Trade in Artificial Graphite represent 0.016% of total world trade.

Artificial Graphite are a part of Chemical products n.e.s.. They include Artificial graphite, Graphite based products nes, Carbonaceous pastes for electrodes, furnace linings, and Colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite.

Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Artificial Graphite  were China ($1.84B), Germany ($256M), Japan ($247M), United States ($205M), and South Korea ($193M).

Imports In 2022 the top importers of Artificial Graphite were United States ($595M), Poland ($498M), China ($354M), South Korea ($326M), and Hungary ($287M).

Ranking Artificial Graphite ranks 375th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Carbon black is a form of carbon that is used as a pigment and filler in rubber, plastics, inks, and paints. It is also a component of leaded gasoline. Artificial graphite is used in lubricants, as a lubricant additive, as a dry lubricant, in the production of steel, in the manufacture of electrodes for electrochemical cells, in the manufacture of graphite crucibles, and in the production of graphite rods for heat exchangers. Colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite is used as a lubricant additive and in the production of electrodes for electrochemical cells. Preparations based on graphite or other carbon in the form of pastes, blocks, plates or other semi-manufactures are used in the manufacture of electrodes for electrochemical cells.

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* Trade values are converted to USD using each month's exchange rate. For December 2023 data, the exchange rate from December 30, 2023 is used.

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Historical Data

Exporters and Importers

Top Origin (2022)China$1.84B
Top Destination (2022)United States$595M

In 2022 Artificial Graphite were the world's 617th most traded product (out of 1,218).

In 2022, the top exporters of Artificial Graphite were China ($1.84B), Germany ($256M), Japan ($247M), United States ($205M), and South Korea ($193M).

In 2022, the top importers of Artificial Graphite were United States ($595M), Poland ($498M), China ($354M), South Korea ($326M), and Hungary ($287M).

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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2021 -  2022)China$431M
Top Destination Growth (2021 -  2022)United States$270M

Between 2021 and 2022, the exports of Artificial Graphite grew the fastest in China ($431M), Germany ($44.4M), United States ($40.8M), Spain ($35.9M), and South Korea ($25.9M).

Between 2021 and 2022, the fastest growing importers of Artificial Graphite were United States ($270M), Indonesia ($96.5M), Poland ($80.5M), Hungary ($79.3M), and Germany ($46.3M).

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Exporters of Artificial Graphite (2021 - 2022)

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Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Artificial Graphite.

In 2022, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 3.27. This means that most of the exports of Artificial Graphite are explained by 9 countries.

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Value of Exports in Artificial Graphite

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2022)China$1.49B
TOP NET IMPORTER (2022)Poland$434M

This map shows which countries export or import more of Artificial Graphite. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Artificial Graphite during 2022.

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Artificial Graphite were China ($1.49B), Spain ($132M), Japan ($112M), Switzerland ($103M), and France ($70.8M).

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Artificial Graphite were Poland ($434M), United States ($390M), Hungary ($276M), Indonesia ($197M), and South Korea ($132M).

Net Trade (2022)

Disaggregation

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In 2022, the world most traded Artificial Graphite, disaggragated by their HS6 level were Artificial graphite ($2.56B), Graphite based products nes ($713M), Carbonaceous pastes for electrodes, furnace linings ($553M), and Colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite ($71.9M)

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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Artificial Graphite by percentage of total exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALIndia+ $37.8M
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALFrance+ $3.85M

Artificial Graphite’s highest export potential is India. With an export gap of $37.8M.  Artificial Graphite’s highest import potential is France with an import gap of $3.85M.

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Product Complexity

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The Complexity-Relatedness diagram compares the risk and the strategic value of a product's potential export opportunities. Relatedness is predictive of the probability that a country increases its exports in a product. Complexity, is associated with higher levels of income, economic growth potential, lower income inequality, and lower emissions.

Relatedness vs Country Complexity (2022)

Related Products

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Country by Relatedness

The following visualization shows the relatedness of Artificial Graphite to countries. Higher relatedness values ​​indicate greater knowledge, which predicts a greater probability of exporting that product in the future.

Relative Relatedness by Country (2022)

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