Key Market Indicators
Swiss imports and exports of graphite are set to decline between 2021 and 2026. Imports are expected to decrease by 1.4% year on year on average, dropping from nearly $962,000 in 2021 to $883,000 by 2026. Exports are forecast to fall by 4.8% year on year on average, from $424,000 in 2021 to $319,000 by 2026. Since 1993, Swiss demand for graphite has declined by 4.2% year on year, while supply has increased by 17.2% year on year. In 2021, Switzerland ranked 34th in terms of imports and 29th in terms of exports. Pakistan and Laos overtook the country in imports and exports respectively. South Korea, the United States and Germany were the top three importers, while Brazil, Germany and the United States were the top three exporters of graphite.
