【Graphite Electrodes】Exports Up 24.77%!
China Graphite Electrode & Needle Coke
Trade Data – July 2025

Graphite Electrodes

According to customs data, China exported 30,200 tons of graphite electrodes in July 2025, up 19.29% month-on-month (MoM) and 24.77% year-on-year (YoY). From January to July 2025, total graphite electrode exports reached 204,600 tons, a 6.71% YoY increase.
Top export destinations in July 2025: UAE, Russia, Iran.

Data Source: Customs / BAIINFO /Baiinfo Big Data 

Data Source: Customs / BAIINFO /Baiinfo Big Data

2. Needle Coke

Petroleum-based Needle Coke

In July 2025, China imported 9,000 tons, up 29.46% YoY but down 12.51% MoM. From January to July 2025, cumulative imports were 51,200 tons, down 12.60% YoY.
Major suppliers in July: UK (8,200 tons), Japan (600 tons).
Exports in July 2025 were approximately 4,359 tons.

Data Source: Customs / BAIINFO /Baiinfo Big Data

Data Source: Customs / BAIINFO /Baiinfo Big Data

Coal-based Needle Coke

In July 2025, imports reached 6,900 tons, up 110.02% YoY and 107.82% MoM. From January to July 2025, cumulative imports were 48,500 tons, down 5.33% YoY.
Major suppliers in July: South Korea (5,300 tons), Japan (1,600 tons).

Data Source: Customs / BAIINFO /Baiinfo Big Data

Data Source: Customs / BAIINFO /Baiinfo Big Data

Note: These figures are based on customs statistics. Some product codes include other related products (e.g., petroleum-based needle coke codes also cover calcined petroleum coke with sulfur <0.8%, coal-based codes cover pitch coke), so the data may not fully reflect actual needle coke trade.

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