Key Market Indicators
Maltese graphite imports are expected to reach around $90,000 by 2026, after growing at a rate of 4.5% every year since 2021. This is a significant increase from the $70,000 recorded in 2021 - an 82% rise since 1999. In 2021, Malta was ranked 73rd in the world for graphite imports, behind Zambia at $70,000. South Korea, the United States and Germany were the second, third and fourth largest importers, respectively.