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854520 (Harmonized System 1992 for 6-digit)

2022
World Trade $655MRnk 2656 / 4648
2022
Top Exporter | Top Importer $103M | $61.9MGermany | United States
2022
Product Complexity 1.2Rnk 493 / 4653
2021 - 2022
Export Growth (CAGR) -5.78%Rnk 3633 / 4648
2022
Share of World Trade 0.0028%Rnk 2656 / 4648

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Carbon and graphite brushes. In 2022, Carbon and graphite brushes were the world's 2656th most traded product, with a total trade of $655M. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Carbon and graphite brushes decreased by -5.78%, from $695M to $655M. Trade in Carbon and graphite brushes represent 0.0028% of total world trade.

Carbon and graphite brushes are a part of Carbon-based Electronics.

Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Carbon and graphite brushes  were Germany ($103M), China ($85.5M), Japan ($61.3M), United States ($60.8M), and Hungary ($54.3M).

Imports In 2022 the top importers of Carbon and graphite brushes were United States ($61.9M), Germany ($58.6M), China ($56.9M), Mexico ($30.5M), and India ($27.8M).

Ranking Carbon and graphite brushes ranks 493rd in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description A carbon brush is a device in which a carbon strip is used to "touch" the stationary armature of a DC electric motor, which transfers the electric current to the armature. This carbon brush is often used in applications where a direct current is converted into an alternating current. The carbon brushes are often used in applications where a direct current is converted into an alternating current.

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* Trade values are converted to USD using each month's exchange rate. For December 2023 data, the exchange rate from December 30, 2023 is used.

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Historical Data

Exporters and Importers

Top Origin (2022)Germany$103M
Top Destination (2022)United States$61.9M

In 2022 Carbon and graphite brushes were the world's 2656th most traded product (out of 4,648).

In 2022, the top exporters of Carbon and graphite brushes were Germany ($103M), China ($85.5M), Japan ($61.3M), United States ($60.8M), and Hungary ($54.3M).

In 2022, the top importers of Carbon and graphite brushes were United States ($61.9M), Germany ($58.6M), China ($56.9M), Mexico ($30.5M), and India ($27.8M).

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Exporters of Carbon and graphite brushes (2022)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2021 -  2022)United States$5.83M
Top Destination Growth (2021 -  2022)Poland$4.46M

Between 2021 and 2022, the exports of Carbon and graphite brushes grew the fastest in United States ($5.83M), Canada ($4.35M), China ($2.33M), United Kingdom ($1.48M), and Mexico ($880k).

Between 2021 and 2022, the fastest growing importers of Carbon and graphite brushes were Poland ($4.46M), Nigeria ($2.91M), United States ($2.83M), Indonesia ($2.67M), and Singapore ($1.77M).

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Exporters of Carbon and graphite brushes (2021 - 2022)

Importers of Carbon and graphite brushes (2021 - 2022)

Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Carbon and graphite brushes.

In 2022, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 4.26. This means that most of the exports of Carbon and graphite brushes are explained by 19 countries.

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Value of Exports in Carbon and graphite brushes

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2022)Japan$45.7M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2022)India$24M

This map shows which countries export or import more of Carbon and graphite brushes. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Carbon and graphite brushes during 2022.

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Carbon and graphite brushes were Japan ($45.7M), Germany ($44.1M), Hungary ($37.8M), China ($28.5M), and Austria ($28.2M).

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Carbon and graphite brushes were India ($24M), Indonesia ($19M), Poland ($16.9M), Philippines ($11.6M), and Hong Kong ($10.3M).

Net Trade (2022)

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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Carbon and graphite brushes.
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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Carbon and graphite brushes by percentage of total exports

Product Complexity

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The Complexity-Relatedness diagram compares the risk and the strategic value of a product's potential export opportunities. Relatedness is predictive of the probability that a country increases its exports in a product. Complexity, is associated with higher levels of income, economic growth potential, lower income inequality, and lower emissions.

Relatedness vs Country Complexity (2022)

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