【Import Data】Analysis of China's Artificial Graphite Import Data for December 2023

Customs data reveals that the total import volume of artificial graphite in China for the year 2023, from January to December, was 16,703.98 tons. This marks a year-on-year decrease of 9,635.67 tons, approximately a 36.58% reduction. The total import value is around 1.233 billion yuan, showing a year-on-year decrease of approximately 281 million yuan, about an 18.56% reduction. Artificial graphite electrodes can be used for arc furnace steelmaking, for more information.

For December 2023, China's import volume of artificial graphite was 1,624.74 tons, compared to 1,182.84 tons in November, representing an increase of approximately 37.36% month-on-month and about 0.94% year-on-year compared to December of the previous year.

The graph below illustrates that the unit price continued its upward trend in November 2023, reaching around 81,265 yuan/ton, showing an increase of approximately 13.84% compared to October. For more information on artificial graphite and its products, feel free to inquire with us.