Abstract: Graphite, which is also a kind of strategic emerging mineral, is an important strategic resource supporting for new and high technology development.From the global perspective,the paper analyzes China’s graphite resource reserves and its global status, and the global and Chinese graphite trade patterns are analyzed.The study found that:firstly, China is rich in graphite resources, ranking third in the world and outstanding in resource status; secondly, the main characteristics of international graphite trade are that the demand side is relatively dispersed and the supply side is highly concentrated, with Japan, Germany, the United States, India and other countries being importers, China being the only exporter; thirdly, China’s graphite trade “high import price and low export price” phenomenon is obvious, and graphite products have low added value, and graphite industry development is relatively backward.In view of the above problems, the paper puts forward by countries should improve the industry standard and improve the level of science and technology and measures to promote the development of China’s graphite industry and its position in global trade.