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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Carbon and graphite brushes. In 2023, Carbon and graphite brushes were the world's 2596th most traded product, with a total trade of $636M. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Carbon and graphite brushes grew by 0.68%, from $632M to $636M. Trade in Carbon and graphite brushes represent 0.0028% of total world trade.

Carbon and graphite brushes are a part of Carbon-based Electronics.

Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Carbon and graphite brushes  were Germany ($105M), China ($71.5M), United States ($62.6M), Japan ($54.4M), and Hungary ($52.4M).

Imports In 2023 the top importers of Carbon and graphite brushes were United States ($61.7M), China ($56.4M), Germany ($51M), India ($30.8M), and Italy ($27.1M).

Ranking Carbon and graphite brushes ranks 544th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description A carbon brush is a device in which a carbon strip is used to "touch" the stationary armature of a DC electric motor, which transfers the electric current to the armature. This carbon brush is often used in applications where a direct current is converted into an alternating current. The carbon brushes are often used in applications where a direct current is converted into an alternating current.

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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 (2023)Germany$105M
Top Destination (2023)United States$61.7M

In 2023 Carbon and graphite brushes were the world's 2596th most traded product (out of 4,644).

In 2023, the top exporters of Carbon and graphite brushes were Germany ($105M), China ($71.5M), United States ($62.6M), Japan ($54.4M), and Hungary ($52.4M).

In 2023, the top importers of Carbon and graphite brushes were United States ($61.7M), China ($56.4M), Germany ($51M), India ($30.8M), and Italy ($27.1M).

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Exporters of Carbon and graphite brushes (2023)
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Importers of Carbon and graphite brushes (2023)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2022 -  2023)Austria$7.1M
Top Destination Growth (2022 -  2023)United States$4.55M

Between 2022 and 2023, the exports of Carbon and graphite brushes grew the fastest in Austria ($7.1M), United States ($5.27M), Sweden ($4.71M), France ($4.66M), and Romania ($4.55M).

Between 2022 and 2023, the fastest growing importers of Carbon and graphite brushes were United States ($4.55M), Germany ($3.97M), India ($3.72M), Canada ($3.35M), and France ($3.05M).

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Exporters of Carbon and graphite brushes (2022 - 2023)

Importers of Carbon and graphite brushes (2022 - 2023)

Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Carbon and graphite brushes.

In 2023, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 4.25. This means that most of the exports of Carbon and graphite brushes are explained by 19 countries.

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Value of Exports in Carbon and graphite brushes

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2023)Germany$53.7M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2023)India$26.7M

This map shows which countries export or import more of Carbon and graphite brushes. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Carbon and graphite brushes during 2023.

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Carbon and graphite brushes were Germany ($53.7M), Japan ($45.2M), Hungary ($39.3M), Austria ($35.1M), and France ($18.4M).

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Carbon and graphite brushes were India ($26.7M), Indonesia ($17.3M), Poland ($12.3M), Czechia ($12.1M), and Philippines ($11.3M).

Net Trade (2023)

Country Comparison

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

Top 10 Exporters Countries of Carbon and graphite brushes 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 (2023)

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