Key Market Indicators
Namibian Graphite imports are forecast to drop by 2.6% to $35.1 million in 2026. This is down from $41 million in 2021 and a decrease of 24.7% since 2005. In 2021, Namibia was in 80th place in the global ranking, behind Uganda at $41 million. South Korea, the US, and Germany were number two, three, and four, respectively. Namibian Graphite exports are expected to grow 5.2% to $609.3 million in 2026. This is up from $448 million in 2021 and an increase of 183.4% since 2005. In 2021, Namibia was in 28th place in the global ranking, ahead of Switzerland with $448 million. Brazil, Germany, and the US were numbers two, three, and four, respectively.
