Graphite
Which countries have graphite reserves? 8 countries in the Magna Factbook list graphite among their natural resources, ranked and linked.
Last updated: October 2026
8 countries list graphite among their natural resources. South Korea — scored 69.12/100 by the Bureau — is the highest-ranked holder, ahead of Ukraine, North Korea. Control of graphite is geopolitical leverage: whoever holds the resource weighs on supply chains.
| # | Country | Power |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Korea | 69.12/100 |
| 2 | Ukraine | 58.6/100 |
| 3 | North Korea | 58.2/100 |
| 4 | Austria | 56.36/100 |
| 5 | Sri Lanka | 54.57/100 |
| 6 | Czechia | 50.57/100 |
| 7 | Madagascar | 45.96/100 |
| 8 | Mozambique | 29.18/100 |
Graphite is used for batteries, lubricants, pencils, refractories, and electrodes.
Among countries tracked by the Bureau, South Korea is the highest-ranked holder of graphite, with a power score of 69.12/100. The ranking reflects national power, not just production volume — it shows who has leverage, not just who has deposits.
The Bureau does not publish a specific percentage for China's control of graphite. China does not appear on the Bureau's list of countries that list graphite among their natural resources.
Graphite is a natural resource tracked by the Bureau. 8 countries list graphite among their natural resources. South Korea — scored 69.12/100 by the Bureau — is the highest-ranked holder. Control of graphite is geopolitical leverage: whoever holds the resource weighs on the supply chains that depend on it.
Which countries hold graphite?
8 countries list graphite among their natural resources. The page ranks each by its national power score, with a link to its full country profile.
Which country holds the most graphite?
South Korea is the highest-ranked holder, with a power score of 69.12/100. The ranking reflects national power, not just reserves — it shows who has leverage, not just who has deposits.
Why is graphite geopolitically important?
Control of graphite is geopolitical leverage: whoever holds the resource weighs on the supply chains that depend on it. The Bureau's mineral pages show who holds what, ranked by national power.