1. Overview of import and export data

In November 2024, China's flake graphite import volume was 3159.122 tons, up 662.52% month-on-month, with a total import value of 1880024 US dollars and an average import price of 595.1 US dollars / ton, down 41.83% month-on-month. The cumulative import volume from January to November 2024 was 23,300 tons, a decrease of 55,300 tons, or 70.33%, from the same period last year.

In November 2024, China's flake graphite export volume was 8466.386 tons, up 52.72% month-on-month, with a total export value of 6851821 US dollars and an average export price of 809.29 US dollars/ton, down 3.72% month-on-month. The cumulative export volume from January to November 2024 was 58,100 tons, a decrease of 30,900 tons or 34.72% from the same period last year

2. Influencing factors

Imports: Imports in November increased by 662.52% month-on-month, mainly from Tanzania. In November, the domestic anode materials started to be sufficient, the production was positive, and the demand for imports rose sharply.

Exports: Exports in November increased by 52.72% month-on-month, mainly to Japan, the United States, South Korea and other countries. Foreign enterprises stocked up at the end of the year, and the export volume increased.

3. Import and export structure

3.1 Imports

3.1.1 Importing Country

In November 2024, China's flake graphite imports were ranked in the top three by country of production and marketing: Tanzania, Madagascar, and Malawi. Among them, Tanzania's imports accounted for about 56.2% of the total imports in the month.

3.1.2 Methods of Trade

In November 2024, China's flake graphite imports were mainly general trade, accounting for 99.9% of the total.

3.2 Exports

3.2.1 Exporting Country

In November 2024, China's flake graphite exports by country of production and sales ranked the top five: Japan, the United States, South Korea, Iran and Germany. The combined export volume of these five countries was 5,876.9 tons, accounting for about 69.4% of the total export volume of the month

3.2.3 Place of registration

In November 2024, China's flake graphite export volume was counted by registered place name, and the top five were: Shandong Province, Guangdong Province, Jiangsu Province, Beijing City, and Shanghai City. The total export volume of these five provinces was 8234.3 tons, accounting for 97.2%.

3.2.3 Place of registration

In November 2024, China's flake graphite export volume was counted by registered place name, and the top five were: Shandong Province, Guangdong Province, Jiangsu Province, Beijing City, and Shanghai City. The total export volume of these five provinces was 8234.3 tons, accounting for 97.2%.