[SMM Analysis] Flake Graphite Imports and Exports Both Pull Back MoM in June, with a Mild YoY Decline

Published: Jul 20, 2026 17:13

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[SMM Analysis: Flake Graphite Imports and Exports Both Pull Back MoM in June, with Mild YoY Decline] SMM, July 20, 2026: In June 2026, China's flake graphite imports stood at 4,147 mt, down 30% MoM and 12% YoY.

SMM, July 20:

In June 2026, China's flake graphite imports were 4,147 mt, down 30% MoM and 12% YoY.

Source: China Customs, SMM

In June 2026, China's flake graphite exports were 5,089 mt, down 33% MoM and 5% YoY.

Source: China Customs, SMM

Flake graphite imports and exports both experienced a significant MoM decline in June, mainly due to the high base effect from May and seasonal demand adjustments in and outside China. The YoY declines were relatively mild.

SMM New Energy Research Team

Wang Cong 021-51666838

Ma Rui 021-51595780

Feng Disheng 021-51666714

Lu Yanlin 021-20707875

Zhou Zhicheng 021-51666711

Zhang Haohan 021-51666752

Wang Zihan 021-51666914

Wang Jie 021-51595902

Xu Yang 021-51666760

Xu Mengqi 021-20707868

Hu Xuejie 021-20707858

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