【Export Data】December 2024 Import and Export Data for China's Graphite Electrodes and Needle Coke Released

In December 2024, China's graphite electrode export volume was 33,200 tons, mainly exported to Iran, Russia, and the UAE. In December 2024, China's petroleum-based needle coke import volume was 6,300 tons, mainly imported from the UK. In December 2024, China's coal-based needle coke import volume was 10,100 tons, mainly imported from South Korea and Japan.

Graphite Electrode Exports Increase by 15.08% Month-on-Month

According to customs data, the export volume of graphite electrodes in December 2024 was 33,200 tons, representing a month-on-month increase of 15.08% and a year-on-year increase of 21.01%. From January to December 2024, the total export volume of graphite electrodes was 337,800 tons, an increase of 0.35% year-on-year. The main export countries for graphite electrodes in December 2024 were Iran, Russia, and the UAE.

Data Source: Customs Data / BAIINFO / Baichuan Yinfeng Big Data

Data Source: Customs Data / BAIINFO / Baichuan Yinfeng Big Data

Petroleum-Based Needle Coke Imports Increase by 26.48% Year-on-Year

According to customs data, the import volume of petroleum-based needle coke in December 2024 was 6,300 tons, a year-on-year increase of 26.48% and a month-on-month increase of 24%. From January to December 2024, the total import volume of petroleum-based needle coke was 82,100 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 12.31%. In December 2024, the main import country for petroleum-based needle coke was the UK, with an import volume of 4,700 tons. The export volume of petroleum-based needle coke in December 2024 was approximately 3,700 tons.

Data Source: Customs Data / BAIINFO / Baichuan Yinfeng Big Data

Data Source: Customs Data / BAIINFO / Baichuan Yinfeng Big Data

Coal-Based Needle Coke Imports Increase by 209.99% Year-on-Year

According to customs data, the import volume of coal-based needle coke in December was 10,100 tons, a month-on-month increase of 104.39% and a year-on-year increase of 209.99%. From January to December 2024, the total import volume of coal-based needle coke was 79,400 tons, a year-on-year increase of 12.8%. The main import countries for coal-based needle coke in December 2024 were South Korea and Japan, with import volumes of 4,500 tons and 3,700 tons, respectively.

Data Source: Customs Data / BAIINFO / Baichuan Yinfeng Big Data

Data Source: Customs Data / BAIINFO / Baichuan Yinfeng Big Data

(Note: The above data is based on customs statistics. Since customs import and export data includes other products corresponding to these customs codes, such as petroleum-based needle coke corresponding to calcined petroleum coke with a sulfur content of <0.8%, and coal-based needle coke corresponding to pitch coke, the data does not fully reflect the actual import and export conditions of the above products and is for reference only.)

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