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World - Graphite (Natural) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Feb 28, 2022

Global Natural Graphite Market: China’s Share in World Output Reaches 82%

IndexBox has just published a new report: 'World - Graphite (Natural) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights'. Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

Global natural graphite production increased by 3.5% to 1M tons in 2021. China, the leading graphite manufacturer worldwide, boosted output by 7.6% to 820K tons. China's share in global natural graphite manufacture rose from 79% in 2020 to 82% in 2021.

Among other countries, significant increases in output were recorded in Brazil, Canada, India, North Korea, Mozambique, Russia, Norway, and Ukraine. Brazil's output rose by 7% to 68K tons, while production in Russia and Ukraine grew by 8% to 27K tons and 6% to 17K tons, respectively.

Global Natural Graphite Exports by Country

In 2020, approx. 409K tons of graphite (natural) were exported worldwide; with a decrease of -6.1% on the previous year. In value terms, graphite exports fell to $501M.

China was the main exporter of natural graphite in the world, with the volume of exports accounting for 238K tons, which was near 58% of total supplies in 2020. Madagascar (48K tons) took a 12% share of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Mozambique (5.3%). Brazil (17K tons), the Netherlands (17K tons), Russia (16K tons), Germany (16K tons) and the U.S. (6.4K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

In value terms, China ($328M) remains the largest graphite supplier worldwide, comprising 65% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($27M), with a 5.3% share of total value. It was followed by Brazil, with a 5.1% share.

Natural Graphite Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average graphite export price amounted to $1,225 per ton, picking up by 5.4% against the previous year. Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($3,354 per ton), while Russia ($162 per ton) was amongst the lowest. In 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Leading Natural Graphite Importers

In 2020, the Dominican Republic (259K tons) was the major importer of natural graphite, achieving 41% of total purchases. South Korea (47K tons) held a 7.4% share of total volume, which put it in second place, followed by Japan (6.8%), India (6.1%), the U.S. (5.9%) and Germany (5.9%). China (26K tons), the Netherlands (17K tons), Austria (15K tons) and Turkey (12K tons) held a minor share of total imports.

In value terms, the largest graphite importing markets worldwide were South Korea ($102M), Japan ($66M) and the U.S. ($48M), with a combined 45% share of global purchases. These countries were followed by Germany, India, the Dominican Republic, China, the Netherlands, Austria and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 28%.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global graphite market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

    Country coverage:

    Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

    + the largest producing countries

    Data coverage:

    • Global market volume and value
    • Per Capita consumption
    • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
    • Global production, split by region and country
    • Global trade (exports and imports)
    • Export and import prices
    • Market trends, drivers and restraints
    • Key market players and their profiles

    Reasons to buy this report:

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    • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

    This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

    In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

    1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
    2. How to load your idle production capacity
    3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
    4. How to increase your profit margins
    5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
    6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
    7. How to outsource production to other countries
    8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

    While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

    1. 1. INTRODUCTION

      Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

      1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
      2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
      3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
      4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

    2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

      A Quick Overview of Market Performance

      1. KEY FINDINGS
      2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

    3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

      Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

      1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

    4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

      Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

      1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
      2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
      3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
      4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
      5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORT

    5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

      Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

      1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
      3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
      4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

    6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

      Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

      1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
      3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
      4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
      5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

    7. 7. PRODUCTION

      The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

      1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

    8. 8. IMPORTS

      The Largest Import Supplying Countries

      1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

    9. 9. EXPORTS

      The Largest Destinations for Exports

      1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

    10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

      The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

      The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

      This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
      • United States
      • China
      • Japan
      • Germany
      • United Kingdom
      • France
      • Brazil
      • Italy
      • Russian Federation
      • India
      • Canada
      • Australia
      • Republic of Korea
      • Spain
      • Mexico
      • Indonesia
      • Netherlands
      • Turkey
      • Saudi Arabia
      • Switzerland
      • Sweden
      • Nigeria
      • Poland
      • Belgium
      • Argentina
      • Norway
      • Austria
      • Thailand
      • United Arab Emirates
      • Colombia
      • Denmark
      • South Africa
      • Malaysia
      • Israel
      • Singapore
      • Egypt
      • Philippines
      • Finland
      • Chile
      • Ireland
      • Pakistan
      • Greece
      • Portugal
      • Kazakhstan
      • Algeria
      • Czech Republic
      • Qatar
      • Peru
      • Romania
      • Vietnam

    12. LIST OF TABLES

      1. Key Findings In 2024
      2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      4. Per Capita Consumption, by Country, 2022–2024
      5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      8. Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      11. Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)

    13. LIST OF FIGURES

      1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      3. Consumption, by Country, 2024
      4. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
      5. Market Value Forecast to 2035
      6. Market Size and Growth, By Product
      7. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
      8. Exports and Growth, By Product
      9. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
      10. Production Volume and Growth
      11. Exports and Growth
      12. Export Prices and Growth
      13. Market Size and Growth
      14. Per Capita Consumption
      15. Imports and Growth
      16. Import Prices
      17. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      18. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      19. Production, by Country, 2024
      20. Production, In Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      21. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      22. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
      24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      26. Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      27. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      28. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
      30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      32. Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)

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