In 2023, China led the global import of natural graphite, except powder or flakes, with a significant value of 8.9498 million USD and a robust year-on-year growth rate of 9.68%. The United States followed with 7.3641 million USD, showing a moderate increase of 1.56%. Malaysia and Germany also exhibited notable increases, recording variations of 8.75% and 8.6%, respectively. Conversely, Japan experienced a steep decline of 25.14%, highlighting a downward trend. Among other countries, Norway (43.46%) and Mozambique (11.7%) demonstrated significant growth, while Canada faced a dramatic reduction of 61.52%.
Future trends to watch in the global import of natural graphite, except powder or flakes, include the consistent demand from emerging markets in Southeast Asia and Africa. Technological advancements and shifts in major economies' industrial policies, especially in the U.S., China, and the EU, are likely to influence import patterns. Furthermore, sustainability initiatives and the growing importance of graphite in battery technologies for electric vehicles will drive changes in the demand landscape globally.
Top countries in Import of Natural Graphite, Except Powder or Flakes by Country
| # | 10 Countries | US Dollars | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 8,949,800 | 2023 | +3.45% | +9.68% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 7,364,100 | 2023 | +2.19% | +1.56% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Malaysia | 3,339,600 | 2023 | +2.49% | +8.75% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Japan | 2,026,300 | 2023 | -28.44% | -25.14% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 1,837,500 | 2023 | -0.71% | -3.35% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Myanmar | 1,639,100 | 2023 | +4.97% | -1.39% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 1,477,700 | 2023 | -10.11% | +8.6% | View data |
| 8 | 8 India | 1,328,400 | 2023 | +0.88% | +1.37% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Thailand | 1,323,500 | 2023 | +2.82% | +3.02% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Argentina | 986,300 | 2023 | +3.08% | -1.73% | View data |
