World's Largest Graphite Producing Countries

Graphite is a crucial raw material in the production of electric vehicle batteries. Graphite is the only non-metallic mineral that conducts electricity. This mineral is also heat-resistant and insoluble in water.

According to data from the United States Geological Survey (USGS), China is the world's largest graphite producer, reaching 820,000 metric tons in 2021, accounting for 0.82% of global graphite production.

Brazil ranks second as the largest graphite producer with a production of 68,000 metric tons. Mozambique is next with a graphite production of 30,000 metric tons.

The USGS recorded total global graphite production in 2021 at 1 million metric tons. This figure represents a 3.52% increase compared to the previous year's production of 966,000 metric tons.

Graphite was named by Abraham Gottlob Werner in 1789, taking the word from Greek meaning "to write." Graphite can also be made into pencil lead.

Here are the top five graphite-producing countries in the world in 2021:

1. China - 820,000 metric tons
2. Brazil - 68,000 metric tons
3. Mozambique - 30,000 metric tons
4. Russia - 27,000 metric tons
5. Madagascar - 22,000 metric tons

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