Graphite Market by Type (Natural, Synthetic), Application (Electrode, Refractory and Foundry, Battery, Friction Products, Lubricants), Purity (High, Low), and Region - Global Forecast to 2030
The graphite market value is expected to grow from 15.67 billion USD in 2024 to USD 36.40 billion in 2030 at a CAGR of 15.1% from 2024 to 2030. One of the significant drivers of the graphite is a growing battery market. The battery graphite has become the ultimate and most used anode material in lithium-ion batteries, mainly for its unique characteristics, including high energy density, excellent chemical stability, and low lithium ion potential. It is the material taking up approximately 95% of the anode market and is a critical component in every lithium-ion battery, whether it be lithium iron phosphate (LFP) or nickel cobalt manganese (NCM) chemistry..
Scope of the Report
Years Considered for the Study
2020-2030
Base Year
2023
Forecast Period
2024-2030
Units Considered
Value (USD Billion and USD Million) and Volume (Kiloton)
Segments
Graphite Type, Graphite Purity, Application, End Use Industry and Region
Regions covered
Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Middle East & Africa and South America
"By Graphite type, the synthetic graphite segment is estimated to be the largest segment of the graphite market from 2024 to 2030."
Synthetic graphite mainly leads the graphite market due to preference in the anodes of lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles. Synthesized from graphitizing petroleum coke in high-temperature furnaces, synthetic graphite's carbon purity ranges up to 99-99.9%. It carries more energy density per unit mass compared with natural flake graphite but is highly energy-intensive in terms of production, which indirectly contributes to a greater carbon footprint. China commands dominant global market share of synthetic graphite, with about 80% of its supply, justifying its dominance position in this critical battery component. Synthetic graphite is where demand for high-performance lithium-ion batteries, especially in the electric vehicle space, has been fueling..
"By Graphite purity, high purity graphite is estimated to be the largest segment of the graphite market from 2024 to 2030 by CAGR."
High purity graphite has the greatest CAGR by graphite purity segment, with several key benefits, including a highly stable, electrically conductive, and thermally resilient material. High purity graphite has 99% or higher carbon content, this element is produced through rigorous refining and purification processes-these include thermal and chemical treatments. This process removes impurities such as silicon, aluminum, and iron. High-purity graphite has applications in a range of high-tech industries. For instance, it is used as the preferred anode material in lithium-ion batteries to improve energy storage capacity and cycle life, which are critical for the efficacy of EVs and grid energy storage systems. The high thermal and electrical conductivity makes it useful in aerospace and electronics applications.
"The Asia Pacific region's graphite market is projected to have the highest share in 2024."
Asia Pacific is expected to lead the highest share of market in 2024| This is due to its leadership in EV battery production, industrial growth, and government-backed green initiatives. China is also a global supply chain that accounts for more than 70% of the global production of EV batteries. Subsidies, inclusive charging infrastructure, and supporting license policies followed by the APAC region's market, especially China, have electric vehicle government initiatives. Recycling is also on the rise with Chinese companies leading the graphite recovery from spent batteries. Moreover, the momentum in India's growing steel industry and infrastructure projects under the National Infrastructure Pipeline are also raising demand for synthetic graphite, and initiatives like PLI Scheme for battery manufacturing increase graphite use in the energy sector.
Profile break-up of primary participants for the report:
By Company Type: Tier 1 - 40%, Tier 2 - 20%, and Tier 3 - 40%
By Designation: C-level Executives - 10%, Directors - 70%, and Others - 20%
By Region: North America - 20%, Europe -20%, Asia Pacific - 45%, South America -10%, and Middle East & Asia -5%
The Graphite report is dominated by players such as
AMG (Germany), Asbury Carbons (US), Grafitbergbau Kaisersberg GmbH (Austria), BTR New Material Group Co.,Ltd.(China), Imerys (France), Nacional de Grafite (Brazil), SGL Carbon (Germany), Mineral Commodities Ltd. (Australia), Resonac Holdings Corporation(Japan), Toyo Tanso Co.,Ltd.(Japan), Mersen Property (France), Shanshan Co (China), Syrah Resources Limited(Australia), Graphite India Limited (India), ECO GRAF (Australia), GrafTech International (US), Tokai Carbon Co., Ltd.(Japan) and Others.
Research Coverage:
The report defines, segments, and projects the graphite market size based on Graphite Type, Graphite Purity, Application, End Use Industry and Region. It strategically profiles the key players and comprehensively analyzes their market share and core competencies. It also tracks and analyzes competitive developments, such as expansions, agreements, and acquisitions undertaken by them in the market.
Reasons to Buy the Report:
The report is expected to help the market leaders/new entrants by providing them with the closest approximations of revenue numbers of the graphite market and its segments. This report is also expected to help stakeholder businesses and the market's competitive landscape better, gain insights to improve the position of their companies, and make suitable go-to-market strategies. It also enables stakeholders to understand the market's pulse and provides information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.
The report provides insights on the following pointers:
Analysis of key drivers (High production of EVs, and renewable energy storage and Rising demand for synthetic graphite and decarbonization), restraints (Supply chain volatility and resource limitations, Safety and environmental concerns, and high production costs), opportunities (Expansion in renewable energy storage and development of new graphene based applications), and challenges (expected utilization of silicon-based anodes in batteries, Carbon nanomaterials and other substitutes) influencing the growth of the graphite market.
New Product and Innovation: The report includes detailed analysis of latest products of graphite (graphitic hard carbon, palm kernel shell-based graphite, and battery-grade graphite) and innovations (graphene-enhanced electrodes, silicon-graphite composite anodes, and additive manufacturing with graphite)
Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets - the report analyses
The graphite market is across varied regions.
Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products & services, untapped
geographies, recent developments, and investments in the graphite market.
Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, and service
offerings of leading players AMG (Germany), Asbury Carbons (US), Grafitbergbau Kaisersberg GmbH (Austria), BTR New Material Group Co.,Ltd.(China), Imerys (France), Nacional de Grafite (Brazil), SGL Carbon (Germany), Mineral Commodities Ltd. (Australia), Resonac Holdings Corporation(Japan), Toyo Tanso Co.,Ltd.(Japan), Mersen Property (France), Shanshan Co (China), Syrah Resources Limited(Australia), Graphite India Limited (India), ECO GRAF (Australia), GrafTech International (US), and Tokai Carbon Co., Ltd.(Japan) are among the key players leading the market through their innovative offerings, enhanced production capacities, and efficient distribution channels.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
1.2.1 INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
1.3 STUDY SCOPE
1.3.1 MARKETS COVERED
1.3.2 YEARS CONSIDERED
1.4 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
1.5 UNIT CONSIDERED
1.6 STAKEHOLDERS
1.7 SUMMARY OF CHANGES
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 RESEARCH DATA
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
2.1.1.1 Key data from secondary sources
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
2.1.2.1 Primary participants
2.1.2.2 Key data from primary sources
2.1.2.3 Breakdown of primary interviews
2.1.2.4 Insights from industry experts
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
2.2.1 CALCULATIONS FOR SUPPLY-SIDE ANALYSIS
2.2.2 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
2.2.3 TOP-DOWN APPROACH
2.3 DATA TRIANGULATION
2.4 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS
2.5 RESEARCH LIMITATIONS
2.6 RISK ASSESSMENT
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN GRAPHITE MARKET
4.2 GRAPHITE MARKET, BY TYPE
4.3 ASIA PACIFIC GRAPHITE MARKET, BY APPLICATION AND COUNTRY
4.4 GRAPHITE MARKET, BY COUNTRY
5 MARKET OVERVIEW
5.1 MARKET DYNAMICS
5.1.1 DRIVERS
5.1.1.1 Growing electric vehicle sales
5.1.1.2 Booming steel and aluminum industries
5.1.1.3 Decarbonization of economy
5.1.2 RESTRAINTS
5.1.2.1 Supply chain volatility and resource constraints
5.1.2.2 Environmental concerns about graphite production
5.1.2.3 High production cost of synthetic graphite
5.1.3 OPPORTUNITIES
5.1.3.1 Expansion of renewable energy storage technologies
5.1.3.2 Emergence of graphene-based applications
5.1.4 CHALLENGES
5.1.4.1 Rapid adoption of silicon-based anodes in battery technology
5.1.4.2 Potential substitution of graphite by carbon nanomaterials
5.2 PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
5.2.1 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
5.2.2 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
5.2.3 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
5.2.4 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
5.2.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY
5.3 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
5.4 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
5.5 TRENDS AND DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS
5.6 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
5.6.1 TIRUPATI GRAPHITE DIGITIZES FLAKE GRAPHITE VALUE CHAIN FOR IMPROVED DECISION-MAKING ACROSS OPERATIONS
5.6.2 SYRAH RESOURCES PROVIDES MINING COMPANY WITH INSIGHTS ON ACHIEVING GROWTH THROUGH SUSTAINABLE INITIATIVES
5.6.3 DEPLOYMENT OF SPICER GRAPH LITE DRIVESHAFT TO SIMPLIFY ASSEMBLY IN AUTOMOTIVE AND AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES
5.7 PATENT ANALYSIS
5.8 REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
5.8.1 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
5.8.2 REGULATIONS ON ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERIES
5.8.3 EUROPE AND US REGULATIONS ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERY PRODUCTION
5.8.4 REGULATIONS ON BATTERIES AND ACCUMULATORS
5.8.5 REGULATIONS ON TRANSPORT OF LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
5.9 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
5.9.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES
5.9.1.1 Electrothermal treatment and purification
5.9.1.2 Graphitization and heat treatment
5.9.2 COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES
5.9.2.1 Spheroidization of graphite
5.9.2.2 Air classification
5.9.3 ADJACENT TECHNOLOGIES
5.9.3.1 Chemical vapor deposition
5.9.3.2 Bioleaching
5.10 TRADE ANALYSIS
5.10.1 IMPORT DATA (HS CODE 2504)
5.10.2 EXPORT DATA (HS CODE 2504)
5.11 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, 2024-2025
5.12 PRICING ANALYSIS
5.13 GLOBAL MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK
5.13.1 GDP
5.13.2 FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT
5.14 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO
5.15 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA
5.15.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS
5.15.2 BUYING CRITERIA
6 GRAPHITE MARKET, BY APPLICATION
6.1 INTRODUCTION
6.2 ELECTRODE
6.2.1 INCREASED ADOPTION OF GRAPHITE ELECTRODES IN PRODUCTION OF ELECTRIC ARC FURNACES TO DRIVE MARKET
6.3 REFRACTORY & FOUNDRY
6.3.1 STEELMAKING AND OTHER HIGH-TEMPERATURE INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES TO DRIVE ADOPTION OF GRAPHITE
6.4 BATTERY
6.4.1 SURGE IN DEMAND FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES AND ADVANCEMENTS IN RECYCLING TECHNOLOGY TO PROPEL GROWTH
6.5 FRICTION PRODUCT
6.5.1 FOCUS OF AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY ON SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE TO PROPEL GROWTH
6.6 LUBRICANT
6.6.1 NEED FOR ADVANCED LUBRICANTS IN HIGH-TEMPERATURE, HIGH-PRESSURE ENVIRONMENTS TO DRIVE MARKET
6.7 OTHER APPLICATIONS
7 GRAPHITE MARKET, BY PURITY
7.1 INTRODUCTION
7.2 HIGH PURITY
7.2.1 DEMAND FOR PRECISION AND PERFORMANCE ACROSS INDUSTRIES TO BOOST GROWTH
7.3 LOW PURITY
7.3.1 NEED TO POWER COST-EFFECTIVE INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS TO DRIVE MARKET
8 GRAPHITE MARKET, BY TYPE
8.1 INTRODUCTION
8.2 NATURAL GRAPHITE
8.2.1 VERSATILE APPLICATIONS OF NATURAL GRAPHITE TO DRIVE ITS DEMAND IN BATTERIES
8.2.2 FLAKE
8.2.3 AMORPHOUS
8.2.4 VEIN
8.3 SYNTHETIC GRAPHITE
8.3.1 EXTENSIVE USE OF LITHIUM BATTERIES IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES TO DRIVE MARKET
8.3.2 GRAPHITE ELECTRODE
8.3.3 CARBON FIBER
8.3.4 GRAPHITE BLOCK
8.3.5 GRAPHITE POWDER
8.3.6 OTHERS
9 GRAPHITE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
9.1 INTRODUCTION
9.2 METALLURGY
9.3 AUTOMOTIVE
9.4 ELECTRONICS
9.5 OTHER END-USE INDUSTRIES
10 GRAPHITE MARKET, BY REGION
10.1 INTRODUCTION
10.2 ASIA PACIFIC
10.2.1 CHINA
10.2.1.1 Expansion of EV battery production to boost growth
10.2.2 INDIA
10.2.2.1 Rising demand for graphite from infrastructure, energy, and manufacturing sectors to drive market
10.2.3 JAPAN
10.2.3.1 Government policies promoting green technologies to propel demand
10.2.4 SOUTH KOREA
10.2.4.1 Strategic focus on EV battery production and technological innovation to boost growth
10.2.5 AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
10.2.5.1 Emphasis on sustainable mining to drive growth
10.2.6 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC
10.3 NORTH AMERICA
10.3.1 US
10.3.1.1 Booming automotive industry to drive market
10.3.2 CANADA
10.3.2.1 Strategic government initiatives to propel market
10.3.3 MEXICO
10.3.3.1 Shift toward electromobility to drive market
10.4 EUROPE
10.4.1 GERMANY
10.4.1.1 Presence of key battery and EV manufacturers to propel market
10.4.2 UK
10.4.2.1 Transition to renewable energy and green transportation to drive market
10.4.3 FRANCE
10.4.3.1 Adoption of environment-friendly vehicles to boost market
10.4.4 ITALY
10.4.4.1 Domestic focus on grid stabilization through energy storage projects to propel market
10.4.5 SPAIN
10.4.5.1 Government's strong commitment to green energy to drive growth
10.4.6 REST OF EUROPE
10.5 SOUTH AMERICA
10.5.1 BRAZIL
10.5.1.1 Strategic investments and growing demand from EVs to boost growth
10.5.2 CHILE
10.5.2.1 Country's role in lithium-ion battery supply chain to boost market
10.5.3 ARGENTINA
10.5.3.1 Abundant mineral resources, government-backed initiatives, and international partnerships to propel growth
10.5.4 REST OF SOUTH AMERICA
10.6 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
10.6.1 GCC COUNTRIES
10.6.1.1 SAUDI ARABIA
10.6.1.1.1 Vision 2030 initiative to fuel demand for graphite across industries
10.6.1.2 UAE
10.6.1.2.1 Renewable energy ambitions and industrial innovation to propel market
10.6.1.3 Rest of GCC Countries
10.6.1.4 SOUTH AFRICA
10.6.1.4.1 Rapid steel production to drive adoption of graphite electrodes
10.6.2 REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
11 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
11.1 INTRODUCTION
11.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN, 2020-2024
11.3 REVENUE ANALYSIS, 2019-2023
11.4 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS, 2023
11.5 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2023
11.5.1 STARS
11.5.2 EMERGING LEADERS
11.5.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS
11.5.4 PARTICIPANTS
11.5.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT
11.5.5.1 Company footprint
11.5.5.2 Type footprint
11.5.5.3 Purity footprint
11.5.5.4 Application footprint
11.5.5.5 End-use industry footprint
11.5.5.6 Region footprint
11.6 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: START-UPS/SMES, 2023
11.6.1 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES
11.6.2 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES
11.6.3 DYNAMIC COMPANIES
11.6.4 STARTING BLOCKS
11.6.5 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING
11.6.5.1 List of start-ups/SMEs
11.6.5.2 Competitive benchmarking of start-ups/SMEs
11.7 BRAND/PRODUCT COMPARISON
11.8 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS
11.9 COMPETITIVE SCENARIO
11.9.1 DEALS
11.9.2 EXPANSIONS
12 COMPANY PROFILES
12.1 KEY PLAYERS
12.1.1 SHANSHAN CO
12.1.1.1 Business overview
12.1.1.2 Products offered
12.1.1.3 MnM view
12.1.1.3.1 Right to win
12.1.1.3.2 Strategic choices
12.1.1.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
12.1.2 SGL CARBON
12.1.2.1 Business overview
12.1.2.2 Products offered
12.1.2.3 Recent developments
12.1.2.3.1 Deals
12.1.2.3.2 Expansions
12.1.2.4 MnM view
12.1.2.4.1 Right to win
12.1.2.4.2 Strategic choices
12.1.2.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
12.1.3 RESONAC HOLDINGS CORPORATION
12.1.3.1 Business overview
12.1.3.2 Products offered
12.1.3.3 Recent developments
12.1.3.3.1 Deals
12.1.3.4 MnM view
12.1.3.4.1 Right to win
12.1.3.4.2 Strategic choices
12.1.3.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
12.1.4 GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL
12.1.4.1 Business overview
12.1.4.2 Products offered
12.1.4.3 Recent developments
12.1.4.3.1 Expansions
12.1.4.4 MnM view
12.1.4.4.1 Right to win
12.1.4.4.2 Strategic choices
12.1.4.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
12.1.5 IMERYS
12.1.5.1 Business overview
12.1.5.2 Products offered
12.1.5.3 MnM view
12.1.5.3.1 Right to win
12.1.5.3.2 Strategic choices
12.1.5.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
12.1.6 AMG
12.1.6.1 Business overview
12.1.6.2 Products offered
12.1.6.3 Recent developments
12.1.6.3.1 Deals
12.1.7 ASBURY CARBONS
12.1.7.1 Business overview
12.1.7.2 Products offered
12.1.7.3 Recent developments
12.1.7.3.1 Deals
12.1.8 GRAFITBERGBAU KAISERSBERG GMBH
12.1.8.1 Business overview
12.1.8.2 Products offered
12.1.9 BTR NEW MATERIAL GROUP CO., LTD.
12.1.9.1 Business overview
12.1.9.2 Products offered
12.1.9.3 Recent developments
12.1.9.3.1 Deals
12.1.10 NACIONAL DE GRAFITE
12.1.10.1 Business overview
12.1.10.2 Products offered
12.1.11 MINERAL COMMODITIES LTD.
12.1.11.1 Business overview
12.1.11.2 Products offered
12.1.11.3 Recent developments
12.1.11.3.1 Deals
12.1.12 TOKAI CARBON CO., LTD
12.1.12.1 Business overview
12.1.12.2 Products offered
12.1.12.3 Recent developments
12.1.12.3.1 Deals
12.1.13 TOYO TANSO CO., LTD.
12.1.13.1 Business overview
12.1.13.2 Products offered
12.1.14 MERSEN PROPERTY
12.1.14.1 Business overview
12.1.14.2 Products offered
12.1.15 GRAPHITE INDIA LIMITED
12.1.15.1 Business overview
12.1.15.2 Products offered
12.1.16 SYRAH RESOURCES LIMITED
12.1.16.1 Business overview
12.1.16.2 Products offered
12.1.17 ECOGRAF
12.1.17.1 Business overview
12.1.17.2 Products offered
12.2 OTHER PLAYERS
12.2.1 TIRUPATI CARBONS & CHEMICALS PVT LTD
12.2.2 NORTHERN GRAPHITE
12.2.3 NOVONIX LIMITED
12.2.4 TALGA GROUP
12.2.5 HEBEI KUNTIAN NEW ENERGY CO. LTD.
12.2.6 ZENTEK LTD.
12.2.7 NIPPON CARBON CO., LTD.
12.2.8 POCO
12.2.9 HEG LIMITED
12.2.10 PINGDINGSHAN ORIENTAL CARBON CO., LTD.
13 ADJACENT AND RELATED MARKETS
13.1 INTRODUCTION
13.2 LIMITATIONS
13.3 INTERCONNECTED MARKETS
13.4 LITHIUM-ION BATTERY MARKET
13.4.1 MARKET DEFINITION
13.4.2 MARKET OVERVIEW
13.4.3 LITHIUM-ION BATTERY MARKET, BY VOLTAGE
13.5 LOW
13.5.1 ONGOING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TO IMPROVE BATTERY PERFORMANCE TO DRIVE MARKET
13.6 MEDIUM
13.6.1 RISING ADOPTION OF SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS TO DRIVE MARKET
13.7 HIGH
13.7.1 INCREASING DEMAND FROM MARINE AND MILITARY SECTORS TO DRIVE MARKET