How much graphite does Mozambique produce and export?
Mozambique is the 5th largest producer of graphite: 60,000 tonnes in 2025, 3.3% of the world's 1.8 million tonnes (USGS MCS). It is the 3rd largest exporter by value: $44 million in 2024, 8.2% of world exports of natural graphite (HS 2504) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is India, which takes 18% of its graphite exports by value.
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Mozambique's graphite production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 60,000 tonnes | 3.3% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
Mozambique's graphite exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | $44 million | 8.2% | 83,049 t | $529 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 2504 (Natural graphite).
Where Mozambique's graphite goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Mozambique's exports |
|---|---|---|
| India | $8M | 18% |
| Germany | $6M | 13% |
| United States | $6M | 13% |
| Austria | $5M | 12% |
| Indonesia | $5M | 11% |
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "Mozambique graphite: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/MOZ/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.