Synthetic Graphite Market Size
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Market Size (2024) | USD 3.19 Billion |
| Market Size (2029) | USD 4.44 Billion |
| CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 6.83 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia-Pacific |
| Largest Market | Asia Pacific |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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Synthetic Graphite Market Analysis
The Synthetic Graphite Market size is estimated at USD 3.19 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 4.44 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 6.83% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, the chemical sector was negatively affected. Lack of resources, shortage of human resources, and other constraints significantly obstructed the expansion of the industry. In 2021, the market recovered to the pre-COVID-19 level and is expected to recover further over 2022.
- The major factors driving the market's growth are the high purity levels of synthetic graphite and the increasing demand for electric vehicles.
- On the flip side, the high costs compared to natural graphite and stringent environmental regulations are a roadblock to the studied market's growth.
- Metallurgy dominated the application segment of the market and is expected to continue its dominance during the forecast period.
- Asia-Pacific dominated the global market, with the largest consumption seen in China, Japan, and India.
Synthetic Graphite Market Trends
Metallurgy Segment to Drive the Market
- Graphite is used in several forms in metallurgical applications, such as electrodes, refractories, bricks, monolithic crucibles, etc.
- Synthetic graphite is used as an anode in the electric arc furnace (EAF) method while producing steel, ferroalloys, and aluminum.
- Synthetic graphite electrodes are employed in metallurgical applications as a process energy source. It includes melting scrap iron in an electric furnace, refining ceramic materials, manufacturing chemicals like calcium carbide, and other applications requiring high-temperature and clean energy sources.
- The rising crude steel and aluminum production worldwide is expected to drive the application of synthetic graphite in metallurgical applications. However, irregular trends in producing these metals are expected to provide uncertainty to the market demand.
- Synthetic graphite electrodes are made in various grades, like ultra-high power (UHP), high power (HP), and regular power (RP), based on electric current capability.
- According to the World Steel Association, crude steel production in 2022 stood at 1.87 billion tons, with China leading the global steel production. In April 2023, the World Steel Association released its Short Range Outlook (SRO) steel demand forecast for 2023 and 2024. It stated that the steel demand would see a 2.3% rebound to reach 1,822.3 Mt in 2023, and it is forecasted to grow by 1.7% in 2024 to reach 1,854.0 Mt.
- According to the International Aluminum Institute, global aluminum production increased from 67.24 million tons in 2021 to 69 million in 2022.
- Hence, based on the aspects mentioned above, with the increase in the production of major metals and alloys like steel and aluminum, synthetic graphite is also projected to increase, driving the market.
China to Dominate the Asia-Pacific Region
- The Asia-Pacific region dominated the market studied, with more than 50% of the total market by volume and China being the key consumer in the region.
- China continues to dominate the production and demand of synthetic graphite worldwide. Almost all stages of the lithium-ion battery manufacturing chain are focused on China. China is by far the largest and most rapidly growing market for lithium-ion batteries, paving the way for synthetic graphite's market growth.
- China is one of the largest graphite manufacturers in the world, mainly due to the immense demand from budding sectors like lithium-ion batteries, electronics, steel production, the solar industry, and the nuclear industry.
- According to the US Geological Survey, the country accounted for about 65% of the overall graphite production in 2022.
- China's battery manufacturers, led by CATL and BYD, supported by the government's industrial expansion vision, are developing massive battery production plants.
- Furthermore, China was the global leader in lithium-ion batteries the previous year, and according to BloombergNEF (BNEF), the country ranked first in the lithium-ion battery supply chain for 2021. The country is estimated to control 80% of the global battery cell manufacturing, and within five years, the production in the country is estimated to reach 2 TWh. The rise in position is mainly due to encouraging government policies, a huge manufacturing base, and rising demand for batteries.
- There are more than 40 official graphite electrode producers in China, with 30 more new players entering the market in the past two years, making other refractory products and electrodes.
- Therefore, considering the abovementioned factors, the demand for synthetic graphite is expected to increase in China during the forecast period.
Synthetic Graphite Industry Overview
The global market for synthetic graphite is partially consolidated in nature. The top five players in the global synthetic graphite market include Resonac Holdings Corporation (Showa Denko KK), GrafTech International, BTR New Material Group Co. Ltd, Shanshan Technology, and Lianyungang Jinli Carbon Co. Ltd.
Synthetic Graphite Market Leaders
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GrafTech International
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Resonac Holdings Corporation (Showa Denko KK)
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BTR New Material Group Co. Ltd
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Shanshan Technology
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Lianyungang Jinli Carbon Co. Ltd.
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Synthetic Graphite Market News
- October 2022: Imerys Imerys Graphite & Carbon Company announced the launch of a landmark lithium exploitation project ('the EMILI Project'). It may significantly reduce the need to import lithium and aid in producing nearly 700,000 electric vehicle batteries annually.
- April 2022: Chinese lithium battery materials maker Shanshan Corporation announced more investment from its four strategic investors through its wholly-owned subsidiary Shanghai Shanshan Lithium Battery Material Technology Co. Ltd. Wending Investment, BYD, Amperex Technology Limited (ATL), and the Kunlun Fund raised capital of USD 477 million.
Synthetic Graphite Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 Study Assumptions
- 1.2 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET DYNAMICS
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4.1 Drivers
- 4.1.1 Increasing Demand for Electric Vehicles
- 4.1.2 Growing Utilization of Electric ARC Furnace Process for Steel Production
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4.2 Restraints
- 4.2.1 Stringent Environmental Regulations
- 4.2.2 Decreasing Production of Steel
- 4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis
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4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
- 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
- 4.4.5 Degree of Competition
- 4.5 Raw Material Analysis
- 4.6 Regulatory Policies
- 4.7 Technology Landscape - Quick Snapshot
- 4.8 Production Analysis
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size in Value and Volume)
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5.1 Type
- 5.1.1 Graphite Anode
- 5.1.2 Graphite Block (Fine Carbon)
- 5.1.3 Other Types (Graphite Electrode, etc.)
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5.2 Application
- 5.2.1 Metallurgy
- 5.2.2 Parts and Components
- 5.2.3 Batteries
- 5.2.4 Nuclear
- 5.2.5 Other Applications
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5.3 Geography
- 5.3.1 Asia-Pacific
- 5.3.1.1 China
- 5.3.1.2 India
- 5.3.1.3 Japan
- 5.3.1.4 South Korea
- 5.3.1.5 Asean Countries
- 5.3.1.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific
- 5.3.2 North America
- 5.3.2.1 United States
- 5.3.2.2 Canada
- 5.3.2.3 Mexico
- 5.3.3 Europe
- 5.3.3.1 Germany
- 5.3.3.2 United Kingdom
- 5.3.3.3 Italy
- 5.3.3.4 France
- 5.3.3.5 Russia
- 5.3.3.6 Rest of Europe
- 5.3.4 South America
- 5.3.4.1 Brazil
- 5.3.4.2 Argentina
- 5.3.4.3 Rest of South America
- 5.3.5 Middle East and Africa
- 5.3.5.1 Saudi Arabia
- 5.3.5.2 South Africa
- 5.3.5.3 Rest of Middle East and Africa
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
- 6.2 Market Share(%)**/Ranking Analysis
- 6.3 Strategies Adopted by Major Players
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6.4 Company Profiles
- 6.4.1 Asbury Carbons
- 6.4.2 BTR New Materials Group Co. Ltd
- 6.4.3 GrafTech International
- 6.4.4 Graphit Kropfmhl GmbH
- 6.4.5 Graphite India Limited
- 6.4.6 Imerys
- 6.4.7 Jiangxi Zichen Technology Co. Ltd
- 6.4.8 Lianyungang Jinli Carbon Co. Ltd
- 6.4.9 Mersen Property
- 6.4.10 Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
- 6.4.11 Nippon Carbon Co. Ltd
- 6.4.12 Shamokin Carbons
- 6.4.13 Shanghai Shanshan Technology Co. Ltd
- 6.4.14 Shenzhen Sinuo Industrial Development Co. Ltd
- 6.4.15 Resonac Holdings Corporation (Showa Denko KK)
- 6.4.16 Tokai Cobex GmbH
- *List Not Exhaustive
7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
- 7.1 Growing Popularity of Graphene
- 7.2 Biographite as a Sustainable Resource for Battery Material
Synthetic Graphite Industry Segmentation
Synthetic graphite is an artificial substance manufactured by the high-temperature processing of amorphous carbon materials. The types of amorphous carbon used as precursors to graphite are many and can be derived from petroleum, coal, and natural or synthetic organic materials.
The synthetic graphite market is segmented by type, application, and geography. The market is segmented by type into graphite anode, graphite block, and other types. The market is segmented by application into metallurgy, parts and components, batteries, nuclear, and other applications. The report also covers the market size and forecasts for synthetic graphite in 16 countries across major regions. The market sizing and forecasts for each segment are based on volume (kilotons) and revenue (USD million).
| Type | Graphite Anode | |
| Graphite Block (Fine Carbon) | ||
| Other Types (Graphite Electrode, etc.) | ||
| Application | Metallurgy | |
| Parts and Components | ||
| Batteries | ||
| Nuclear | ||
| Other Applications | ||
| Geography | Asia-Pacific | China |
| India | ||
| Japan | ||
| South Korea | ||
| Asean Countries | ||
| Rest of Asia-Pacific | ||
| Geography | North America | United States |
| Canada | ||
| Mexico | ||
| Geography | Europe | Germany |
| United Kingdom | ||
| Italy | ||
| France | ||
| Russia | ||
| Rest of Europe | ||
| Geography | South America | Brazil |
| Argentina | ||
| Rest of South America | ||
| Geography | Middle East and Africa | Saudi Arabia |
| South Africa | ||
| Rest of Middle East and Africa |
Synthetic Graphite Market Research FAQs
How big is the Synthetic Graphite Market?
The Synthetic Graphite Market size is expected to reach USD 3.19 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 6.83% to reach USD 4.44 billion by 2029.
What is the current Synthetic Graphite Market size?
In 2024, the Synthetic Graphite Market size is expected to reach USD 3.19 billion.
Who are the key players in Synthetic Graphite Market?
GrafTech International, Resonac Holdings Corporation (Showa Denko KK), BTR New Material Group Co. Ltd, Shanshan Technology and Lianyungang Jinli Carbon Co. Ltd. are the major companies operating in the Synthetic Graphite Market.
Which is the fastest growing region in Synthetic Graphite Market?
Asia-Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2024-2029).
Which region has the biggest share in Synthetic Graphite Market?
In 2024, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Synthetic Graphite Market.
What years does this Synthetic Graphite Market cover, and what was the market size in 2023?
In 2023, the Synthetic Graphite Market size was estimated at USD 2.99 billion. The report covers the Synthetic Graphite Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Synthetic Graphite Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
What are the key segments and sub-segments in the Synthetic Graphite Market?
The Synthetic Graphite Market can be segmented based on various factors, including a) Product Type: Electrodes, Blocks, Powder and Fiber b) Application: Lithium-ion Batteries, Foundry and Friction Materials c) End-Use Industry: Steel, Automotive and Aerospace
Synthetic Graphite Industry Report
The synthetic graphite market is poised for substantial growth, driven by its diverse applications across various industries. Synthetic graphite, a man-made form of graphite produced through high-temperature treatment of carbon precursors, is valued for its high thermal conductivity, low electrical resistance, and excellent lubricity. Key market segments include lithium-ion batteries, steelmaking, renewable energy, aerospace, and automotive industries. The increasing demand for electric vehicles and energy storage systems significantly boosts the need for synthetic graphite in battery anodes. The steel industry also contributes to market growth, utilizing synthetic graphite to enhance steel quality.
Technological advancements in production methods are expected to enhance the quality and cost-efficiency of synthetic graphite, supporting its expanding applications. The market is segmented by product type, application, end-use industry, and geography, with Asia-Pacific emerging as a dominant region due to its robust industrial base and growing demand for high-performance materials. Statistics for the synthetic graphite market share, market size, and revenue growth rate are provided by Mordor Intelligence™ Industry Reports. Synthetic graphite analysis includes a market forecast outlook and historical overview. Get a sample of this industry analysis as a free report PDF download.
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