280300Carbon (carbon blacks and other forms of carbon not elsewhere specified or included)
炭素（カーボンブラックその他の形態の炭素で、他の項に該当するものを除く。）
HS code 280300 is a Subheading (6-digit) classification number. In Japan's trade statistics (published by Ministry of Finance), it represents import/export items classified as “Carbon (carbon blacks and other forms of carbon not elsewhere specified or included)”.
Latest trade statistics
In May 2026, Japan's imports under HS code 280300 (Carbon (carbon blacks and other forms of carbon not elsewhere specified or included)) totaled ¥3B (YoY +0.5%), with a volume of 10,140,377 KG at about ¥301/KG. The top import sources are Republic of Korea (23.2%), Thailand (22.8%), People's Republic of China (18.4%). Exports totaled ¥3B (YoY +41.5%), with a volume of 4,322,370 KG at about ¥606/KG. The top export destinations are People's Republic of China (26.5%), Thailand (15.1%), Sweden (11.3%).
Top export destinations (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | People's Republic of China | ¥7B | 26.5% | 11,433,025 KG | ¥579/KG |
| 2 | Thailand | ¥4B | 15.1% | 11,908,862 KG | ¥318/KG |
| 3 | Sweden | ¥3B | 11.3% | 2,079,005 KG | ¥1,358/KG |
| 4 | United States of America | ¥2B | 7.7% | 2,272,479 KG | ¥847/KG |
| 5 | Indonesia | ¥2B | 6.9% | 4,976,954 KG | ¥346/KG |
Top import sources (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Republic of Korea | ¥8B | 23.2% | 38,109,079 KG | ¥219/KG |
| 2 | Thailand | ¥8B | 22.8% | 29,060,980 KG | ¥283/KG |
| 3 | People's Republic of China | ¥7B | 18.4% | 30,419,635 KG | ¥217/KG |
| 4 | United States of America | ¥4B | 9.8% | 3,653,497 KG | ¥963/KG |
| 5 | India | ¥2B | 6.9% | 11,631,800 KG | ¥213/KG |
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