Key Market Indicators
By 2026, the British graphite export market is expected to reach around $3.7 million, a 1.4% drop from 2021's figure of $4 million. Since 1998, the country has seen a 2.9% decrease in supply. Sri Lanka led the 2021 rankings with $4 million, followed by Brazil, Germany and the US. Meanwhile, British graphite imports are estimated to reach $5.3 million by 2026, a 3.6% drop from 2021's figure of $6.6 million. Demand has grown by 1.9% since 1998. Iran led the 2021 rankings with $6.6 million, followed by South Korea, the US and Germany.