China synthetic graphite imports and exports both rise in Mar

In March 2026, China's synthetic graphite imports rose 0.64% month-on-month to 672.89 tonnes, while exports increased 6.01% to 37,525 tonnes. Q1 imports plunged 65.91% year-on-year, but exports grew 8.40%. Strong downstream anode demand in April is expected to drive further sequential growth for both imports and exports.

The General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC) data show China's synthetic graphite imports reached 672.89 tonnes in March 2026, up 0.64% from February, while exports stood at 37,525 tonnes, a 6.01% month-on-month increase. In the first quarter, cumulative imports totaled 2,209.71 tonnes, down 65.91%