Key Market Indicators
Kazakhstan's graphite imports are expected to hit $338 million by 2026, up from $321 million in 2021. On average, that's a 0.8% growth year-on-year. Since 2006, demand for graphite in Kazakhstan has risen 20.5%. In 2021, the nation was the 46th largest importer of graphite, overtaken by Singapore's $321 million. South Korea, the US, and Germany took the next three spots in the ranking. Kazakhstan's graphite exports dropped 7.9% from 2020 to 2021, falling from $69 million to $64 million. Since 2010, supply has dropped 14.7% year-on-year. In 2021, Kazakhstan was the 41st largest exporter of graphite, overtaken by New Zealand's $64 million. Brazil, Germany and the US held the next three spots in the ranking.
