China’s graphite electrode exports fall by 38% in Apr’21

China customs data shows that the country’s graphite electrode (GE) exports have plunged 38% m-o-m in Apr’21 to 32,855 t compared to 52,852 t in Mar’21. Export volumes have decreased for counties like Germany, Russia and Japan. However, exports to Turkey and Malaysia remain buoyant. Market participants have informed SteelMint that China has continued to export GE to Iran via Turkey and Malaysia after the US imposed sanctions on the Islamic Republic.