Import Status of Graphite Gaskets from China in Four Continents (Feb-Mar 2026)

Import Status of Graphite Gaskets from China in Four Continents (Feb-Mar 2026) - Condensed Versio

March 20, 2026

Driven by global industrial recovery and adjustments to trade policies, the import of graphite gaskets (HSN Code: 68151990) from China across South America, Africa, Europe, and Southeast Asia exhibited distinct patterns in February-March 2026. Key data and features are as follows:

Southeast Asia

Global core import destination, with Vietnam (accounting for 86% of global imports) and Malaysia as major importing countries

Driving factors: Tariff dividends under the China-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement, expansion of electronics/new energy industries

YoY growth rate exceeding 40%, accounting for 25% of global trade share

Europe

Stable demand with slowed growth, down 15 percentage points from the same period last year

Major importing countries: Germany, France, Italy; demand focused on mid-to-high-end industrial supporting applications

Constraints: Pursuit of supply chain diversification, intense competition in high-end markets; Chinese products hold an 8.5% market share

Africa

Global leading growth rate, with YoY increase exceeding 80%; Tanzania and South Africa as core markets

Demand scenarios: Mining equipment upgrades, infrastructure supporting, petrochemical maintenance

Accounts for 15% of global share; cost-effectiveness aligns with regional demand

South America

Steady growth from a low base, with MoM growth rate of 22%; Brazil and Argentina as major importing countries

Demand derived from equipment maintenance in petrochemical and power industries; accounts for less than 10% of global share

Growth drivers: Adjustments to tariff policies, deepened China-South America energy cooperation

Global Context

The global market size is projected to reach USD 810 million in 2026, with petrochemical (55%) and power (25%) sectors as core demand areas. Leveraging industrial chain advantages, China has seen significant growth in demand for high-temperature resistant and corrosion-resistant high-end graphite gaskets.