250410 (Harmonized System 1992 for 6-digit)

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Natural graphite in powder or flakes. In 2022, Natural graphite in powder or flakes were the world's 2490th most traded product, with a total trade of $755M. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Natural graphite in powder or flakes grew by 30.7%, from $578M to $755M. Trade in Natural graphite in powder or flakes represent 0.0032% of total world trade.

Natural graphite in powder or flakes are a part of Graphite.

Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Natural graphite in powder or flakes  were China ($388M), Mozambique ($83.1M), Madagascar ($77M), Germany ($29.1M), and Brazil ($28.7M).

Imports In 2022 the top importers of Natural graphite in powder or flakes were United States ($161M), South Korea ($146M), Japan ($79.9M), China ($76.7M), and Germany ($56.4M).

Ranking Natural graphite in powder or flakes ranks 3510th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Graphite is often used as a lubricant in machinery, in the production of steel, and in the production of leaded gasoline. Graphite is also used in making brake pads.

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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$388M
Top Destination (2022)United States$161M

In 2022 Natural graphite in powder or flakes were the world's 2490th most traded product (out of 4,648).

In 2022, the top exporters of Natural graphite in powder or flakes were China ($388M), Mozambique ($83.1M), Madagascar ($77M), Germany ($29.1M), and Brazil ($28.7M).

In 2022, the top importers of Natural graphite in powder or flakes were United States ($161M), South Korea ($146M), Japan ($79.9M), China ($76.7M), and Germany ($56.4M).

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Exporters of Natural graphite in powder or flakes (2022)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2021 -  2022)China$106M
Top Destination Growth (2021 -  2022)United States$94.7M

Between 2021 and 2022, the exports of Natural graphite in powder or flakes grew the fastest in China ($106M), Mozambique ($59.1M), Madagascar ($40.6M), Norway ($5.51M), and Hong Kong ($3.68M).

Between 2021 and 2022, the fastest growing importers of Natural graphite in powder or flakes were United States ($94.7M), China ($48.9M), South Korea ($31.7M), India ($7.33M), and Turkey ($5.78M).

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Exporters of Natural graphite in powder or flakes (2021 - 2022)

Importers of Natural graphite in powder or flakes (2021 - 2022)

Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Natural graphite in powder or flakes.

In 2022, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 2.79. This means that most of the exports of Natural graphite in powder or flakes are explained by 6 countries.

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Value of Exports in Natural graphite in powder or flakes

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2022)China$311M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2022)United States$137M

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

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Natural graphite in powder or flakes were China ($311M), Mozambique ($83M), Madagascar ($77M), Brazil ($24.9M), and Canada ($13.4M).

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Natural graphite in powder or flakes were United States ($137M), South Korea ($126M), Japan ($67.2M), Poland ($32.5M), and India ($28.1M).

Net Trade (2022)

Country Comparison

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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Natural graphite in powder or flakes.
It is possible to select the main countries that export or import Natural graphite in powder or flakes in the world, or by continent, as well as select the measure of interest.

Top 10 Exporters Countries of Natural graphite in powder or flakes by percentage of total exports

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)

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