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In 2021, Zambian graphite import was worth $63 million, a decline of 0.9% compared to the previous year. By 2026, it is expected to reach $64 million. Zambia's demand for graphite is set to decline slightly in the coming years. By 2026, it is expected to reach $63 million, a decrease of 0.9% compared to 2021. This marks a downward trend in the country's graphite import since 2000, when it was growing at an average of 2.7% year on year. In 2021, Zambia was the 74th biggest graphite importer in the world, with imports of $63 million. Kyrgyzstan overtook them, coming in at 73rd place with imports of $67 million. South Korea, the United States and Germany followed in 2nd, 3rd and 4th place, respectively. Since 2003, Zambia's graphite imports have declined by an average of 37.3% year on year. In 2021, they were worth $63 million, a 0.9% decrease compared to the previous year. By 2026, they are expected to reach $64 million.
