How much graphite does Brazil produce and export?
Brazil is the 4th largest producer of graphite: 65,000 tonnes in 2025, 3.6% of the world's 1.8 million tonnes (USGS MCS). It is the 5th largest exporter by value: $23.1 million in 2024, 4.3% of world exports of natural graphite (HS 2504) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Germany, which takes 30% of its graphite exports by value.
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Brazil's graphite production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 65,000 tonnes | 3.6% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
Brazil's graphite exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | $23.1 million | 4.3% | 12,196 t | $1,890 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 2504 (Natural graphite).
Where Brazil's graphite goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Brazil's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $7M | 30% |
| United States | $4M | 19% |
| Poland | $3M | 14% |
| Belgium | $3M | 13% |
| Thailand | $1M | 4.7% |
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "Brazil graphite: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/BRA/graphite/ (CC BY 4.0). Rankings count only countries reporting to the sources named; this page is shown only for top-five producers or exporters with at least 3% of the world total. Report an issue with this page.