Key Market Indicators
Romania is set to see its graphite exports reach $27 million by 2026, up from $26 million in 2021. This growth is estimated to occur at an average rate of 0.9% per year. Since 2002, the annual rate of increase in Romanian supply has been 10.7%. In 2021, Romania placed 48th in the global rankings, with Oman overtaking it with exports of $26 million. Brazil, Germany, and the US came in at numbers two, three, and four, respectively. Meanwhile, Romania's graphite imports are estimated to reach $678 million by 2026, up from $602 million in 2021. This growth is expected to happen at a rate of 2% per year. Since 1994, Romania's demand for graphite has increased by 21.3% annually. In 2021, it was ranked 39th globally, with the United Arab Emirates ahead of it with imports of $602 million. South Korea, the US, and Germany placed second, third, and fourth, respectively.
