Destination
Hungary
- Latest exports
- $8.6M
- Market share
- 22.8%
- Growth
- +18.4%
- Access
- 0.1% tariff
- Signal
- Accelerating
T3 · Product exporter position
China exports of Friction material and articles thereof (e.g. sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads) not mounted: for clutches or the like (not brake linings and pads), with a basis of mineral substances or cellulose (other than asbestos) (HS 681389)
See where China stands in friction material and articles thereof (e.g. sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads) not mounted: for clutches or the like (not brake linings and pads), with a basis of mineral substances or cellulose (other than asbestos): export scale, destination breadth, market position, growth, and reported trade history.
Latest exports
$71.1MLatest observed lane totalDestination markets
181Reported active marketsThree-year growth
+6.4%Annualized changeDestination HHI
467Destination concentrationWeighted share
38.4%Reported market positionExporter evidence
How strong is China in Friction material and articles thereof (e.g. sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads) not mounted: for clutches or the like (not brake linings and pads), with a basis of mineral substances or cellulose (other than asbestos)?
Reported exporter totals and calculated indicators for HS 681389. Values retain their observed coverage period.
Exporter scale
Latest exports$71.1M
Current 2024 exports$71.1M
Three-year average$68.3M
Historical peak$112.1M
Market position
Active destinations181
Destination HHI467
Weighted share38.4%
Share change+4.4 pp
Competitiveness
Three-year growth+6.4%
Volatility1.2
Maximum drawdown85.6%
TrendGrowing
| Measure | Value | What it describes |
|---|---|---|
| Exporter | China | Country represented by this profile |
| Latest observed exports | $71.1M | Sum of latest observed destination-lane values |
| Current 2024 exports | $71.1M | Common-year comparison where reported |
| Three-year growth | +6.4% | Annualized change in exporter totals |
| Five-year growth | +14.7% | Annualized change in exporter totals |
| Leading destination | HUN | Destination with the largest observed export value |
| Leading destination share | 12.1% | Share of observed exporter totals |
| Destination concentration | 467 | HHI across destination markets |
| Weighted share change | +4.4 pp | Value-weighted latest change in market share |
| Limited-history lanes | 7.7% | Share of lanes with shorter history |
Destination markets
Where does China sell friction material and articles thereof (e.g. sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads) not mounted: for clutches or the like (not brake linings and pads), with a basis of mineral substances or cellulose (other than asbestos)?
Leading destination observations ranked by reported export value, with market position and access context.
| Destination | Latest exports | Market share | Growth | Access | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $8.6M | 22.8% | +18.4% | 0.1% tariff | Accelerating |
| Japan | $6.5M | 31.6% | -9.2% | 0% tariff | Growing |
| Mexico | $4.6M | 15.7% | +6.3% | 0.1% tariff | Accelerating |
| Italy | $3.5M | 22.3% | +61% | 0% tariff | Accelerating |
| Indonesia | $3.3M | 27.7% | +18.3% | FTA reported | Accelerating |
| Turkey | $2.7M | 8.3% | +13.8% | 0.1% tariff | Accelerating |
| Thailand | $2.7M | 24.6% | -17.2% | FTA reported | Growing |
| Brazil | $2.5M | 17.3% | +5.2% | 0.3% tariff | Accelerating |
| USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands | $1.8M | 6.1% | +15.8% | 0% tariff | Accelerating |
| India | $815.8K | 2.1% | -1.6% | 0.5% tariff | Accelerating |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | $607.8K | 4.5% | +15.2% | FTA reported | Growing |
| Republic of Korea | $504.0K | 2.4% | -1.7% | FTA reported | Accelerating |
Destination
Japan
- Latest exports
- $6.5M
- Market share
- 31.6%
- Growth
- -9.2%
- Access
- 0% tariff
- Signal
- Growing
Destination
Mexico
- Latest exports
- $4.6M
- Market share
- 15.7%
- Growth
- +6.3%
- Access
- 0.1% tariff
- Signal
- Accelerating
Destination
Italy
- Latest exports
- $3.5M
- Market share
- 22.3%
- Growth
- +61%
- Access
- 0% tariff
- Signal
- Accelerating
Destination
Indonesia
- Latest exports
- $3.3M
- Market share
- 27.7%
- Growth
- +18.3%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Accelerating
Destination
Turkey
- Latest exports
- $2.7M
- Market share
- 8.3%
- Growth
- +13.8%
- Access
- 0.1% tariff
- Signal
- Accelerating
Destination
Thailand
- Latest exports
- $2.7M
- Market share
- 24.6%
- Growth
- -17.2%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Growing
Destination
Brazil
- Latest exports
- $2.5M
- Market share
- 17.3%
- Growth
- +5.2%
- Access
- 0.3% tariff
- Signal
- Accelerating
Destination
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
- Latest exports
- $1.8M
- Market share
- 6.1%
- Growth
- +15.8%
- Access
- 0% tariff
- Signal
- Accelerating
Destination
India
- Latest exports
- $815.8K
- Market share
- 2.1%
- Growth
- -1.6%
- Access
- 0.5% tariff
- Signal
- Accelerating
Destination
China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
- Latest exports
- $607.8K
- Market share
- 4.5%
- Growth
- +15.2%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Growing
Destination
Republic of Korea
- Latest exports
- $504.0K
- Market share
- 2.4%
- Growth
- -1.7%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Accelerating
Price intelligence
How does China's price position vary?
Price comparisons are shown where market-level unit-value observations are available. They describe reported trade values and quantities, not quoted selling prices.
Highest reported price
Kuwait: $383.8K / ton.
Lowest reported price
Gabon: $184.9 / ton.
Median price
$5.8K / ton across reported markets.
Export trend
Reported export history
Annual observations for China and HS 681389 where available.
| Year | Exports | Year-on-year change | Active destinations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $21.5M | +26.9% | 125 |
| 2011 | $29.3M | +36.1% | 135 |
| 2012 | $42.1M | +43.9% | 140 |
| 2013 | $36.6M | -13.3% | 139 |
| 2014 | $43.4M | +18.7% | 148 |
| 2015 | $38.2M | -11.9% | 155 |
| 2016 | $29.0M | -24.3% | 156 |
| 2017 | $41.2M | +42.3% | 156 |
| 2018 | $35.5M | -14% | 166 |
| 2019 | $35.7M | +0.8% | 174 |
| 2020 | $39.7M | +11.2% | 167 |
| 2021 | $59.0M | +48.4% | 165 |
| 2022 | $63.6M | +7.8% | 170 |
| 2023 | $70.1M | +10.3% | 175 |
| 2024 | $71.1M | +1.3% | 181 |
Exporter context
China economy and trade network
The exporter profile adds country-level trade and structural context to the selected product position. These indicators describe the country overall and are not limited to HS 681389.
China has reported exports of $3.5T and a trade balance of $1.2T in 2024.
Available structural indicators include 34.6% trade openness, 44.5% investment, and 270 active trade partners.
Reported values
Export totals and destination values describe reported merchandise trade for the stated exporter, HS6 classification, and available year.
Calculated indicators
Growth, concentration, weighted share, volatility, drawdown, and price comparisons are calculated from reported observations.
Coverage
Missing values remain “Not reported”. Country-level indicators are presented separately from product-level observations.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about China friction material and articles thereof (e.g. sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads) not mounted: for clutches or the like (not brake linings and pads), with a basis of mineral substances or cellulose (other than asbestos) exports
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