Critical Supply Chain Insights:
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China: 48% global production (40,000 t/yr), export
ban Oct 2024
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UK receives 20.6t/year via US (11t), Sweden (9.1t),
Canada (0.5t)
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Final manufacture: Rheinmetall BAE Systems,
Washington, Tyne & Wear
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Most flows route through
Suez, Malacca, and English Channel
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60+ grey zone incidents targeting European
infrastructure (2018-2025)