How much graphite does China produce and export?
China is the largest producer of graphite: 1.4 million tonnes in 2025, 78% of the world's 1.8 million tonnes (USGS MCS). It is the largest exporter by value: $227.8 million in 2024, 42% of world exports of natural graphite (HS 2504) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Japan, which takes 23% of its graphite exports by value.
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China's graphite production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.4 million tonnes | 78% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
China's graphite exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $227.8 million | 42% | 172,629 t | $1,319 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 2504 (Natural graphite).
Where China's graphite goes
| Destination | Value | Share of China's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $53M | 23% |
| United States | $50M | 22% |
| South Korea | $41M | 18% |
| Poland | $15M | 6.7% |
| Germany | $15M | 6.4% |
China as a buyer of graphite
China imported $33.4 million of natural graphite (HS 2504) in 2024, 6.2% of world imports, ranked #6.
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