Key Market Indicators
Argentina’s graphite exports totaled $6.0 million in 2021, down 7.6% from the previous year. Since 1999, Argentina’s supply has grown an average of 7% each year. In 2021, Argentina ranked 56th in the world for graphite exports, with Uruguay coming in slightly ahead at $6.0 million. Brazil, Germany and the United States ranked second, third and fourth, respectively. Argentina’s graphite imports are forecast to reach $1.1 million by 2026, a 2.3% decrease from 2021’s $1.2 million. Since 1998, the country’s demand for graphite has grown an average of 6.1% per year. In 2021, Argentina ranked 30th in the world for graphite imports, while Australia came in ahead at $1.2 million. South Korea, the United States and Germany ranked second, third and fourth, respectively.
