【Graphite Electrode】January Export Landscape: Middle East Leads, Emerging Markets Breakthrough

According to customs data, China's graphite electrode exports in January 2025 reached 27,400 tons, a 0.55% increase month-on-month but a 6.97% decrease year-on-year, reflecting a trend of slight monthly growth but year-on-year pressure.

Stable Traditional Markets

The Middle East dominates as the core export region. Among individual countries, the UAE, Iran, and Russia ranked as the top three destinations for China's graphite electrode exports:

UAE: 2,900 tons, up 47.27% MoM

Iran: 2,700 tons, up 39.52% MoM

Russia: 2,100 tons, down 17.28% MoM, showing a significant decline.

Emerging Markets Surge

Oman emerges as the biggest dark horse. Among all export destinations, Oman recorded the highest growth in graphite electrode imports from China, reaching 1,300 tons, a 237.66% MoM increase.
Located in northern Oman, bordering the UAE and Saudi Arabia, the country has attracted significant international and transshipment trade. Some of the graphite electrodes exported to Oman may include transit trade volumes.

Special Market Movements

Japan's demand plummets. Exports to Japan fell to 700 tons, a 60.49% MoM decrease. Key reasons include:

Production cuts and restructuring in Japanese steel companies.

Domestic electrode manufacturers resuming production, squeezing import demand.

The impact of anti-dumping investigations on Chinese graphite electrodes.

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