The import of natural graphite in powder or flakes to Poland has shown considerable growth since 2013. In 2023, the import value stood at 27.238 million US dollars. From 2013 to 2023, imports experienced fluctuating year-on-year changes, including dips and rebounds. Notable increases include a 65.49% rise in 2019 and a 58.46% increase in 2017, while 2020 saw a significant decline of 22.09%. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years up to 2023 was 12.96%, indicating healthy growth in the market. Forecasts suggest a continued upward trajectory, with a CAGR of 3.68% from 2024 to 2028, reaching 34.454 million US dollars by 2028.
Future trends to watch for include potential market fluctuations due to global supply chain disruptions, technological advancements favoring synthetic graphite, and environmental regulations impacting natural graphite mining and processing.