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Table of Contents
1.1 Trends: Current and Future Impact Assessment
1.1.1 Trends: Overview
1.1.2 Surging Electric Vehicle Sales
1.1.3 Growing Demand for Solid-State Lithium-Metal Batteries
1.2 Supply Chain Overview
1.2.1 Value Chain Analysis
1.2.2 Market Map
1.3 Research and Development Review
1.3.1 Patent Filing Trend (by Number of Patents and Country)
1.4 Regulatory Landscape
1.5 Impact Analysis for Key Global Events - COVID-19 and Russia-Ukraine War
1.6 Recent Developments by Key Players in the Global Needle Coke Market
1.7 Market Dynamics Overview
1.7.1 Market Drivers
1.7.1.1 Carbon Reduction Mandates and Environmental Standards
1.7.1.2 Surging Demand for Graphite Electrodes
1.7.1.3 Growth in Aluminum Production
1.7.2 Market Challenges
1.7.2.1 Spiraling Raw Material Prices
1.7.2.2 Expansion of Production Capacity
1.7.3 Market Opportunities
1.7.3.1 Vertical Integration of Needle Coke Business
1.7.3.2 Evolution of Needle Coke in UHP Graphite Electrode Applications
2.1 Application Segmentation
2.2 Application Summary
2.3 Needle Coke Market (by Application)
2.3.1 Application
2.3.1.1 Graphite Electrodes
2.3.1.2 Lithium-Ion Battery Anode
2.3.1.3 Specialty Carbon Products
2.3.1.3.1 Atomic Power Core Materials
2.3.1.3.2 Others Specialty Carbon Products
2.3.1.4 Others
2.4 Needle Coke Market (by End Use)
2.4.1 End Use
2.4.1.1 Aluminum and Steel Industry
2.4.1.2 Automotive Industry
2.4.1.3 Other Industrial
3.1 Product Segmentation
3.2 Product Summary
3.3 Global Needle Coke Market (by Type)
3.3.1 Type
3.3.1.1 Oil-Based
3.3.1.2 Coal-Based
3.4 Needle Coke Market (by Grade)
3.4.1 Grade
3.4.1.1 Intermittent Grade
3.4.1.2 Premium Grade
3.4.1.3 Super-Premium Grade
4.1 Regional Summary
4.2 North America
4.2.1 Regional Overview
4.2.2 Driving Factors for Market Growth
4.2.3 Factors Challenging the Market
4.2.4 Demand-Supply Analysis in North America
4.2.5 Application
4.2.6 Product
4.2.7 North America (by Country)
4.2.7.1 U.S.
4.2.7.2 Canada
4.2.7.3 Mexico
4.3 Europe
4.3.1 Regional Overview
4.3.2 Driving Factors for Market Growth
4.3.3 Factors Challenging the Market
4.3.4 Demand-Supply Analysis in Europe
4.3.5 Application
4.3.6 Product
4.3.7 Europe (by Country)
4.3.7.1 Germany
4.3.7.2 France
4.3.7.3 U.K.
4.3.7.4 Italy
4.3.7.5 Rest-of-Europe
4.4 Asia-Pacific
4.4.1 Regional Overview
4.4.2 Driving Factors for Market Growth
4.4.3 Factors Challenging the Market
4.4.4 Demand-Supply Analysis in Asia-Pacific
4.4.5 Application
4.4.6 Product
4.4.7 Asia-Pacific (by Country)
4.4.7.1 China
4.4.7.2 Japan
4.4.7.3 India
4.4.7.4 South Korea
4.4.7.5 Rest-of-Asia-Pacific
4.5 Rest-of-the-World
4.5.1 Driving Factors for Market Growth
4.5.2 Factors Challenging the Market
4.5.3 Regional Overview
4.5.4 Demand-Supply Analysis in Rest-of-the-World
4.5.5 Application
4.5.6 Product
4.5.7 South America
4.5.8 Middle East and Africa
5.1 Next Frontiers
5.2 Geographic Assessment
5.2.1 Asbury Carbons
5.2.1.1 Overview
5.2.1.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio
5.2.1.3 Top Competitors
5.2.1.4 Target Customers
5.2.1.5 Key Personnel
5.2.1.6 Analyst View
5.2.2 Gazpromneft
5.2.2.1 Overview
5.2.2.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio
5.2.2.3 Top Competitors
5.2.2.4 Target Customers
5.2.2.5 Key Personnel
5.2.2.6 Analyst View
5.2.3 China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation
5.2.3.1 Overview
5.2.3.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio
5.2.3.3 Top Competitors
5.2.3.4 Target Customers
5.2.3.5 Key Personnel
5.2.3.6 Analyst View
5.2.3.7 Market Share, 222
5.2.4 Shangdong Jingyang Technology Co. Ltd.
5.2.4.1 Overview
5.2.4.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio
5.2.4.3 Top Competitors
5.2.4.4 Target Customers
5.2.4.5 Key Personnel
5.2.4.6 Analyst View
5.2.5 GrafTech International Ltd.
5.2.5.1 Overview
5.2.5.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio
5.2.5.3 Top Competitors
5.2.5.4 Target Customers
5.2.5.5 Key Personnel
5.2.5.6 Analyst View
5.2.6 Shanxi Hongte Coal Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
5.2.6.1 Overview
5.2.6.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio
5.2.6.3 Top Competitors
5.2.6.4 Target Customers
5.2.6.5 Key Personnel
5.2.6.6 Analyst View
5.2.7 Indian Oil Corporation Ltd
5.2.7.1 Overview
5.2.7.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio
5.2.7.3 Top Competitors
5.2.7.4 Target Customers
5.2.7.5 Key Personnel
5.2.7.6 Analyst View
5.2.8 Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
5.2.8.1 Overview
5.2.8.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio
5.2.8.3 Top Competitors
5.2.8.4 Target Customers
5.2.8.5 Key Personnel
5.2.8.6 Analyst View
5.2.8.7 Market Share, 222
5.2.9 NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION
5.2.9.1 Overview
5.2.9.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio
5.2.9.3 Top Competitors
5.2.9.4 Target Customers
5.2.9.5 Key Personnel
5.2.9.6 Analyst View
5.2.9.7 Market Share, 222
5.2.10 Sumitomo Corporation
5.2.10.1 Overview
5.2.10.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio
5.2.10.3 Top Competitors
5.2.10.4 Target Customers
5.2.10.5 Key Personnel
5.2.10.6 Analyst View
5.2.11 Baotailong New Materials Co., Ltd.
5.2.11.1 Overview
5.2.11.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio
5.2.11.3 Top Competitors
5.2.11.4 Target Customers
5.2.11.5 Key Personnel
5.2.11.6 Analyst View
5.2.12 Phillips 66
5.2.12.1 Overview
5.2.12.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio
5.2.12.3 Top Competitors
5.2.12.4 Target Customers
5.2.12.5 Key Personnel
5.2.12.6 Analyst View
5.2.12.7 Market Share, 222
5.2.13 POSCO FUTURE M
5.2.13.1 Overview
5.2.13.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio
5.2.13.3 Top Competitors
5.2.13.4 Target Customers
5.2.13.5 Key Personnel
5.2.13.6 Analyst View
5.2.14 TAQAT
5.2.14.1 Overview
5.2.14.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio
5.2.14.3 Top Competitors
5.2.14.4 Target Customers
5.2.14.5 Key Personnel
5.2.14.6 Analyst View
5.2.15 Arak Oil Refinery
5.2.15.1 Overview
5.2.15.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio
5.2.15.3 Top Competitors
5.2.15.4 Target Customers
5.2.15.5 Key Personnel
5.2.15.6 Analyst View
6.1 Data Sources
6.1.1 Primary Data Sources
6.1.2 Secondary Data Sources
6.1.3 Data Triangulation
6.2 Market Estimation and Forecast
Table 1: Market Snapshot
Table 2: Needle Coke Market, Opportunities across Regions
Table 3: Major Key Investor of Solid-State Batteries
Table 4: Global Needle Coke Market (by Region), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 5: Global Needle Coke Market (by Region), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 6: Global Needle Coke Supply (by Region), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 7: Global Needle Coke Demand-Supply (by Type), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 8: North America Needle Coke Demand and Supply, Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 9: North America Needle Coke Market (by Application), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 10: North America Needle Coke Market (by Application), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 11: North America Needle Coke Market (by End Use), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 12: North America Needle Coke Market (by End Use), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 13: North America Needle Coke Market (by Type), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 14: North America Needle Coke Market (by Type), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 15: North America Needle Coke Market (by Grade), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 16: North America Needle Coke Market (by Grade), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 17: U.S. Needle Coke Market (by Application), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 18: U.S. Needle Coke Market (by Application), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 19: U.S. Needle Coke Market (by End Use), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 20: U.S. Needle Coke Market (by End Use), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 21: U.S. Needle Coke Market (by Type), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 22: U.S. Needle Coke Market (by Type), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 23: U.S. Needle Coke Market (by Grade), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 24: U.S. Needle Coke Market (by Grade), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 25: Canada Needle Coke Market (by Application), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 26: Canada Needle Coke Market (by Application), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 27: Canada Needle Coke Market (by End Use), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 28: Canada Needle Coke Market (by End Use), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 29: Canada Needle Coke Market (by Type), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 30: Canada Needle Coke Market (by Type), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 31: Canada Needle Coke Market (by Grade), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 32: Canada Needle Coke Market (by Grade), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 33: Mexico Needle Coke Market (by Application), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 34: Mexico Needle Coke Market (by Application), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 35: Mexico Needle Coke Market (by End Use), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 36: Mexico Needle Coke Market (by End Use), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 37: Mexico Needle Coke Market (by Type), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 38: Mexico Needle Coke Market (by Type), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 39: Mexico Needle Coke Market (by Grade), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 40: Mexico Needle Coke Market (by Grade), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 41: Europe Needle Coke Demand-Supply (Supply - Demand), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 42: Europe Needle Coke Market (by Application), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 43: Europe Needle Coke Market (by Application), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 44: Europe Needle Coke Market (by End Use), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 45: Europe Needle Coke Market (by End Use), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 46: Europe Needle Coke Market (by Type), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 47: Europe Needle Coke Market (by Type), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 48: Europe Needle Coke Market (by Grade), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 49: Europe Needle Coke Market (by Grade), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 50: Germany Needle Coke Market (by Application), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 51: Germany Needle Coke Market (by Application), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 52: Germany Needle Coke Market (by End Use), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 53: Germany Needle Coke Market (by End Use), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 54: Germany Needle Coke Market (by Type), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 55: Germany Needle Coke Market (by Type), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 56: Germany Needle Coke Market (by Grade), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 57: Germany Needle Coke Market (by Grade), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 58: France Needle Coke Market (by Application), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 59: France Needle Coke Market (by Application), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 60: France Needle Coke Market (by End Use), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 61: France Needle Coke Market (by End Use), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 62: France Needle Coke Market (by Type), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 63: France Needle Coke Market (by Type), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 64: France Needle Coke Market (by Grade), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 65: France Needle Coke Market (by Grade), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 66: U.K. Needle Coke Market (by Application), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 67: U.K. Needle Coke Market (by Application), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 68: U.K. Needle Coke Market (by End Use), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 69: U.K. Needle Coke Market (by End Use), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 70: U.K. Needle Coke Market (by Type), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 71: U.K. Needle Coke Market (by Type), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 72: U.K. Needle Coke Market (by Grade), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 73: U.K. Needle Coke Market (by Grade), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 74: Italy Needle Coke Market (by Application), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 75: Italy Needle Coke Market (by Application), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 76: Italy Needle Coke Market (by End Use), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 77: Italy Needle Coke Market (by End Use), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 78: Italy Needle Coke Market (by Type), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 79: Italy Needle Coke Market (by Type), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 80: Italy Needle Coke Market (by Grade), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 81: Italy Needle Coke Market (by Grade), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 82: Rest-of-Europe Needle Coke Market (by Application), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 83: Rest-of-Europe Needle Coke Market (by Application), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 84: Rest-of-Europe Needle Coke Market (by End Use), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 85: Rest-of-Europe Needle Coke Market (by End Use), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 86: Rest-of-Europe Needle Coke Market (by Type), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 87: Rest-of-Europe Needle Coke Market (by Type), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 88: Rest-of-Europe Needle Coke Market (by Grade), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 89: Rest-of-Europe Needle Coke Market (by Grade), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 90: Asia-Pacific Needle Coke Demand-Supply (Supply - Demand), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 91: Asia-Pacific Needle Coke Market (by Application), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 92: Asia-Pacific Needle Coke Market (by Application), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 93: Asia-Pacific Needle Coke Market (by End Use), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 94: Asia-Pacific Needle Coke Market (by End Use), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 95: Asia-Pacific Needle Coke Market (by Type), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 96: Asia-Pacific Needle Coke Market (by Type), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 97: Asia-Pacific Needle Coke Market (by Grade), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 98: Asia-Pacific Needle Coke Market (by Grade), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 99: China Needle Coke Market (by Application), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 100: China Needle Coke Market (by Application), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 101: China Needle Coke Market (by End Use), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 102: China Needle Coke Market (by End Use), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 103: China Needle Coke Market (by Type), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 104: China Needle Coke Market (by Type), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 105: China Needle Coke Market (by Grade), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 106: China Needle Coke Market (by Grade), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 107: Japan Needle Coke Market (by Application), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 108: Japan Needle Coke Market (by Application), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 109: Japan Needle Coke Market (by End Use), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 110: Japan Needle Coke Market (by End Use), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 111: Japan Needle Coke Market (by Type), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 112: Japan Needle Coke Market (by Type), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 113: Japan Needle Coke Market (by Grade), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 114: Japan Needle Coke Market (by Grade), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 115: India Needle Coke Market (by Application), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 116: India Needle Coke Market (by Application), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 117: India Needle Coke Market (by End Use), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 118: India Needle Coke Market (by End Use), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 119: India Needle Coke Market (by Type), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 120: India Needle Coke Market (by Type), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 121: India Needle Coke Market (by Grade), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 122: India Needle Coke Market (by Grade), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 123: South Korea Needle Coke Market (by Application), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 124: South Korea Needle Coke Market (by Application), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 125: South Korea Needle Coke Market (by End Use), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 126: South Korea Needle Coke Market (by End Use), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 127: South Korea Needle Coke Market (by Type), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 128: South Korea Needle Coke Market (by Type), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 129: South Korea Needle Coke Market (by Grade), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 130: South Korea Needle Coke Market (by Grade), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 131: Rest-of-Asia-Pacific Needle Coke Market (by Application), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 132: Rest-of-Asia-Pacific Needle Coke Market (by Application), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 133: Rest-of-Asia-Pacific Needle Coke Market (by End Use), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 134: Rest-of-Asia-Pacific Needle Coke Market (by End Use), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 135: Rest-of-Asia-Pacific Needle Coke Market (by Type), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 136: Rest-of-Asia-Pacific Needle Coke Market (by Type), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 137: Rest-of-Asia-Pacific Needle Coke Market (by Grade), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 138: Rest-of-Asia-Pacific Needle Coke Market (by Grade), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 139: Rest-of-the-World Needle Coke Demand-Supply (Supply - Demand), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 140: Rest-of-the-World Needle Coke Market (by Application), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 141: Rest-of-the-World Needle Coke Market (by Application), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 142: Rest-of-the-World Needle Coke Market (by End Use), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 143: Rest-of-the-World Needle Coke Market (by End Use), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 144: Rest-of-the-World Needle Coke Market (by Type), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 145: Rest-of-the-World Needle Coke Market (by Type), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 146: Rest-of-the-World Needle Coke Market (by Grade), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 147: Rest-of-the-World Needle Coke Market (by Grade), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 148: South America Needle Coke Market (by Application), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 149: South America Needle Coke Market (by Application), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 150: South America Needle Coke Market (by End Use), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 151: South America Needle Coke Market (by End Use), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 152: South America Needle Coke Market (by Type), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 153: South America Needle Coke Market (by Type), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 154: South America Needle Coke Market (by Grade), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 155: South America Needle Coke Market (by Grade), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 156: Middle East and Africa Needle Coke Market (by Application), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 157: Middle East and Africa Needle Coke Market (by Application), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 158: Middle East and Africa Needle Coke Market (by End Use), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 159: Middle East and Africa Needle Coke Market (by End Use), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 160: Middle East and Africa Needle Coke Market (by Type), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 161: Middle East and Africa Needle Coke Market (by Type), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 162: Middle East and Africa Needle Coke Market (by Grade), Kilotons, 2022-2033
Table 163: Middle East and Africa Needle Coke Market (by Grade), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 164: Market Share, 2022
Figure 1: Region with Largest Share of Market, 2022, 2026, and 2033
Figure 2: Global Needle Coke Market (by Application), 2022, 2026, and 2033
Figure 3: Global Needle Coke Market (by End Use), 2022, 2026, and 2033
Figure 4: Global Needle Coke Market (by Type), 2022, 2026, and 2033
Figure 5: Global Needle Coke Market (by Grade), 2022, 2026, and 2033
Figure 6: Needle Coke Market, Recent Developments
Figure 7: Sale of Electric Cars, Million Units, 2020-2022
Figure 8: Supply Chain and Risks within the Supply Chain
Figure 9: Value Chain Analysis
Figure 10: Patent Analysis (by Number of Patents), January 2020-December 2023
Figure 11: Patent Analysis (by Countries), January 2020-December 2023
Figure 12: Impact Analysis of Market Navigating Factors, 2023-2033
Figure 13: Primary Aluminum Production, Thousand Metric Tons, 2020-2023
Figure 14: Needle Coke Specification by Grade
Figure 15: U.S. Needle Coke Market, $Million, 2022-2033
Figure 16: Canada Needle Coke Market, $Million, 2022-2033
Figure 17: Mexico Needle Coke Market, $Million, 2022-2033
Figure 18: Germany Needle Coke Market, $Million, 2022-2033
Figure 19: France Needle Coke Market, $Million, 2022-2033
Figure 20: U.K. Needle Coke Market, $Million, 2022-2033
Figure 21: Italy Needle Coke Market, $Million, 2022-2033
Figure 22: Rest-of-Europe Needle Coke Market, $Million, 2022-2033
Figure 23: China Needle Coke Market, $Million, 2022-2033
Figure 24: Japan Needle Coke Market, $Million, 2022-2033
Figure 25: India Needle Coke Market, $Million, 2022-2033
Figure 26: South Korea Needle Coke Market, $Million, 2022-2033
Figure 27: Rest-of-Asia-Pacific Needle Coke Market, $Million, 2022-2033
Figure 28: South America Needle Coke Market, $Million, 2022-2033
Figure 29: Middle East and Africa Needle Coke Market, $Million, 2022-2033
Figure 30: Strategic Initiatives, 2020-2023
Figure 31: Share of Strategic Initiatives, 2020-2023
Figure 32: Data Triangulation
Figure 33: Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 34: Assumptions and Limitations
Global Needle Coke Market Report Coverage:
Global Needle Coke Market |
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Base Year |
2022 |
Market Size in 2023 |
$3.05 Billion |
Forecast Period |
2023-2033 |
Value Projection and Estimation by 2033 |
$6.58 Billion |
CAGR During Forecast Period |
7.99% |
Number of Pages |
167 |
Number of Tables | 164 |
Number of Figures |
34 |
Key Market Players and Competition Synopsis
The companies that are profiled in the needle coke market have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analyzing company coverage, product portfolio, and market penetration.
Some of the prominent names in this market are:
• Asbury Carbons
• Grazpromneft
• China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation
• Shandong Jingyang Technology Co. Ltd
• GrafTech International
• Shanxi Hongte Coal Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
• Indian Oil Corporation Ltd
• Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
• NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION
• Sumitomo Corporation
• Baotailong New Materials Co., Ltd.
• Phillips 66
• POSCO FUTURE M
• TAQAT
• Arak Oil Refinery
Companies that are not a part of the aforementioned pool have been well represented across different sections of the report (wherever applicable).
How can this report add value to an organization?
Product/Innovation Strategy: The product segment helps the reader understand the different grades and types. Moreover, the study provides the reader with a detailed understanding of the needle coke market based on the end user.
Growth/Marketing Strategy: The needle coke market has seen major development by key players operating in the market, such as business expansions, partnerships, collaborations, mergers and acquisitions, and joint ventures. The company's favored strategy has been product developments, business expansions, and acquisitions to strengthen its position in the needle coke market.
Competitive Strategy: Key players in the needle coke market analyzed and profiled in the study involve needle coke manufacturers and the overall ecosystem. Moreover, a detailed competitive benchmarking of the players operating in the needle coke market has been done to help the reader understand how players stack against each other, presenting a clear market landscape. Additionally, comprehensive competitive strategies such as partnerships, agreements, acquisitions, and collaborations will aid the reader in understanding the untapped revenue pockets in the market.
Research Methodology
Factors for Data Prediction and Modeling
• The scope of the needle coke market report has been focused on both oil-based and coal-based needle coke types.
• In the grade segment, intermittent grade, premium grade, and super-premium grade are considered in the scope. In the application segment, specialty carbon products are subdivided into atomic power core materials and others. Moreover, in the other industrial segment, the semiconductor industry is considered under the scope of the report.
• The base currency considered for the market analysis is US$. Currencies other than the US$ have been converted to the US$ for all statistical calculations, considering the average conversion rate for that particular year.
• The currency conversion rate has been taken from the historical exchange rate of the Oanda website.
• Nearly all the recent developments from January 2020 to December 2023 have been considered in this research study.
• The information rendered in the report is a result of in-depth primary interviews, surveys, and secondary analysis.
• Where relevant information was not available, proxy indicators and extrapolation were employed.
• Any economic downturn in the future has not been taken into consideration for the market estimation and forecast.
• Technologies currently used are expected to persist through the forecast with no major breakthroughs in technology.
Market Estimation and Forecast
This research study involves the usage of extensive secondary sources, such as certified publications, articles from recognized authors, white papers, annual reports of companies, directories, and major databases to collect useful and effective information for an extensive, technical, market-oriented, and commercial study of the global needle coke market.
The process of market engineering involves the calculation of the market statistics, market size estimation, market forecast, market crackdown, and data triangulation (the methodology for such quantitative data processes is explained in further sections). The primary research study has been undertaken to gather information and validate the market numbers for segmentation types and industry trends of the key players in the market.
Primary Research
The primary sources involve industry experts from the needle coke market and various stakeholders in the ecosystem. Respondents such as CEOs, vice presidents, marketing directors, and technology and innovation directors have been interviewed to obtain and verify both qualitative and quantitative aspects of this research study.
The key data points taken from primary sources include:
• validation and triangulation of all the numbers and graphs
• validation of reports segmentation and key qualitative findings
• understanding the competitive landscape
• validation of the numbers of various markets for market type
• percentage split of individual markets for geographical analysis
Secondary Research
This research study of the needle coke market involves extensive secondary research, directories, company websites, and annual reports. It also makes use of databases, such as Hoovers, Bloomberg, Businessweek, and Factiva, to collect useful and effective information for an extensive, technical, market-oriented, and commercial study of the global market. In addition to the aforementioned data sources, the study has been undertaken with the help of other data sources and websites, such as the U.S. Geological Survey and Natural Resources Canada.
Secondary research was done in order to obtain crucial information about the industry’s value chain, revenue models, the market’s monetary chain, the total pool of key players, and the current and potential use cases and applications.
The key data points taken from secondary research include:
• segmentations and percentage shares
• data for market value
• key industry trends of the top players of the market
• qualitative insights into various aspects of the market, key trends, and emerging areas of innovation
• quantitative data for mathematical and statistical calculations
Global Needle Coke Market Overview
The global needle coke market was valued at $3.05 billion in 2023, and it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.99% and reach $6.58 billion by 2033. This market is shaped by infrastructural advancements, economic growth, urbanization, industrialization, and growing demand for steel and electric vehicles. Conversely, challenges such as global uncertainties, regulatory discrepancies, economic instability, and infrastructural limitations pose hurdles to growth.
Introduction of Needle Coke
Needle coke is a purposely structured carbon material with a needle-like microstructure obtained from delayed coking of petroleum or coal feedstocks. Needle coke is a high-quality petroleum coke with a distinct needle-like structure characterized by its high carbon content, low sulfur and metals content, and excellent thermal conductivity. It is produced during the refining of crude oil or from coal tar pitch via a complex process known as delayed coking.
Market Introduction
The needle coke market has been consistently growing with the growing demand for graphite electrodes for the steelmaking process. With the rapid expansion of the electric vehicle industry, the market is gaining more revenue. The unique properties of needle coke make it highly desirable for the production of graphite electrodes, which are essential components in electric arc furnaces used in steel production. Graphite electrodes made from needle coke exhibit high thermal resistance, mechanical strength, and electrical conductivity, making them ideal for withstanding the extreme conditions inside electric arc furnaces. In addition to steelmaking, needle coke is also used in the production of other carbon-based materials, such as lithium-ion battery anodes, specialty carbon products, and various high-performance materials in industries such as aerospace and electronics.
Industrial Impact
Given the increasing demand for steel and the growing market for lithium-ion batteries and other advanced materials, the demand for needle coke is expected to continue to rise. However, concerns about environmental impacts associated with its production and the need for sustainable alternatives are prompting research and development efforts aimed at improving the efficiency and environmental performance of needle coke production processes, as well as exploring alternative sources of carbon for its manufacture.
The key players operating in the needle coke market include Asbury Carbons, Grazpromneft, China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, Shandong Jingyang Technology Co. Ltd, GrafTech International, Shanxi Hongte Coal Chemical Co Ltd, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, NIPPON STEEL Chemical & Material Co., Ltd., Sumitomo Corporation, Baotailong New Materials Co., Ltd., Phillips 66, POSCO FUTURE M, TAQAT, Arak Oil Refinery, among others. These companies are focusing on strategic partnerships and market expansion to expand their market presence.
Market Segmentation:
Segmentation 1: by Application
• Graphite Electrodes
• Lithium-Ion Battery Anode
• Specialty Carbon Products
• Others
Graphite Electrode to Dominate the Needle Coke Market (by Application)
The demand for needle coke in the production of graphite electrodes is significant and closely tied to the steel industry. Graphite electrodes are crucial components used in electric arc furnaces (EAFs) for the production of steel via the secondary route, which involves melting scrap steel. Electric arc furnaces require high-performance graphite electrodes to conduct electricity and generate the extreme heat necessary to melt scrap steel and other raw materials. Needle coke is the preferred raw material for manufacturing graphite electrodes due to its exceptional properties, including high thermal conductivity, low coefficient of thermal expansion, high mechanical strength, and low electrical resistance. All this is expected to drive the needle coke market during the forecast period 2023-2033.
Segmentation 2: by End Use
• Aluminium and Steel Industry
• Automotive Industry
• Other Industrial
Aluminium and Steel Industry to Dominate the Needle Coke Market (by End Use)
The steel industry is the primary consumer of needle coke, where it is used in the production of graphite electrodes. Electric arc furnaces (EAFs) utilize graphite electrodes to generate the high temperatures necessary to melt scrap steel and other raw materials for steelmaking. Needle coke's unique properties, including high thermal conductivity and mechanical strength, make it indispensable for manufacturing high-quality graphite electrodes capable of withstanding the extreme conditions within EAFs. As the steel industry grows, so does the demand for needle coke. In the aluminum industry, needle coke is used in the production of certain carbon-based materials, such as cathodes for aluminum electrolysis cells. Carbon cathodes play a crucial role in the Hall-Héroult process, which is the primary method for producing aluminum. However, the demand for needle coke in the aluminum industry is relatively smaller compared to its demand in the steel industry.
Segmentation 3: by Type
• Oil-Based
• Coal-Based
Oil-Based to be Dominant in the Needle Coke Market (by Type)
Needle coke demand in the oil-based sector primarily stems from its use in the production of graphite electrodes, which are essential components in electric arc furnaces (EAFs) used for steelmaking. Needle coke's unique properties, including high carbon content, low impurities, and excellent thermal conductivity, make it the preferred material for manufacturing high-quality graphite electrodes.
Segmentation 4: by Grade
• Intermittent Grade
• Premium Grade
• Super-Premium Grade
Super-Premium Grade to Dominate the Needle Coke Market (by Grade)
The shift toward high-efficiency steel production and increasingly demanding quality standards creates a strategic opening for suppliers of super-premium grade needle coke. This material's unique properties are essential for ultra-high-power graphite electrodes. Additionally, the rapidly expanding demand in nuclear, aerospace, semiconductor, and other high-tech sectors makes this market segment promising for further growth.
Segmentation 5: by Region
• North America: U.S., Canada, and Mexico
• Europe: Germany, France, Italy, U.K., and Rest-of-Europe
• Asia-Pacific: China, Japan, South Korea, India, and Rest-of-Asia-Pacific
• Rest-of-the-World: Middle East and Africa and South America
The demand for needle coke in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region has been growing steadily in recent years. The Asia-Pacific region is a major hub for steel production, with countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, and India being significant contributors. Electric arc furnaces (EAFs) are widely used in steelmaking in this region, and needle coke is a critical raw material for producing graphite electrodes used in EAFs. The expansion of steel production capacity in Asia-Pacific countries has led to an increased demand for needle coke. With the push for electric vehicles to combat air pollution and reduce carbon emissions, there has been a surge in demand for lithium-ion batteries, which require needle coke-derived graphite as an anode material. As APAC countries such as China and South Korea lead the way in EV production and adoption, the demand for needle coke for battery production has been on the rise.
Recent Developments in the Needle Coke Market
• In September 2020, Indian Oil Corporation planned to allocate $171.2 million toward establishing a new needle coke facility at the Paradip Refinery, located in Odisha. This investment aimed to enhance the refinery's capabilities in producing high-grade needle coke, a crucial material for the steel and aluminum industries.
• In December 2021, POSCO FUTURE M acquired a stake in a Chinese manufacturer, SINUO, of artificial graphite anode materials. This is expected to help the company with the required properties of battery anode material.
• In December 2022, Gazprom Neft planned to launch a project to produce needle coke used in the manufacturing of graphitized electrodes for the steelmaking industry and lithium-ion batteries at the Omsk Refinery.
Demand - Driver, Limitation, and Opportunity
Market Demand Driver: Carbon Reduction Mandates and Environmental Standards
The needle coke market is poised for significant growth, propelled by the increasing adoption of the electric arc furnace (EAF) steelmaking process and the mounting pressure to achieve carbon neutrality targets. Sustainability considerations are reshaping the steel industry; the EAF process offers a more environmentally conscious approach compared to the traditional basic oxygen furnace (BOF) method. This shift favors needle coke, a critical material for EAF graphite electrode production. Carbon neutrality targets are rising in prominence due to a mix of factors, including tightening environmental regulations, growing consumer demand for sustainable products, and investor pressure for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) responsibility. Industries with high carbon footprints, such as steel manufacturing, are urgently seeking ways to decarbonize their operations. The needle coke market stands to benefit substantially from this trend as EAF adoption accelerates, thereby expected to drive the needle coke market over the forecast period from 2023 to 2033.
Market Challenge: Rising Raw Material Prices
Surging prices for raw materials, notably coal tar and crude oil, pose a considerable challenge to the needle coke industry. The production of needle coke is critically dependent on these feedstocks, rendering it highly sensitive to their price volatility. The Russia-Ukraine war, trade wars, and other global uncertainties are leading to supply chain disruptions, resulting in ups and downs of raw material prices for needle coke manufacturing. An upward trend in coal tar prices, influenced by supply chain disruptions and heightened demand from other sectors, is compressing profit margins for needle coke manufacturers. Similarly, the unpredictable crude oil market is directly affecting the cost of petroleum-based needle coke feedstocks. These rising expenses generate a cascading effect, leading to increased needle coke prices and potentially reducing demand from key industries such as steel and aluminum.
Market Opportunity: Vertical Integration of Needle Coke Business
Vertical integration represents a compelling opportunity for needle coke manufacturers and their customers in the sector. Amid fluctuating costs of raw materials, especially needle coke, adopting vertical integration tactics can solidify supply chains, counteract price volatility, and enhance profitability for all involved parties. By venturing upstream into needle coke production, through either the establishment of new plants or through strategic acquisitions, graphite electrode producers can secure a critical input. This opportunity diminishes dependence on third-party suppliers and shields against market fluctuations. Ensuring access to a dependable, high-quality needle coke supply leads to cost efficiencies and fortifies a competitive edge in the graphite electrode industry. Moreover, needle coke consumers also stand to gain from vertical integration. This approach promises enhanced supply chain reliability, guaranteeing the steady availability of vital materials. Furthermore, tighter integration between producers and consumers can spur innovation in both product development and process efficiency, bolstering growth and competitive positioning in the market.
Analyst View
According to Debraj Chakraborty, Principal Analyst, BIS Research, “Environmental regulations and sustainability initiatives are exerting a significant influence on the needle coke market. The preference for electric arc furnaces (EAFs) in steel production, driven by their energy efficiency and operational flexibility, underscores the pivotal role of needle coke as a critical raw material for high-quality graphite electrode production, essential for EAF operation. Consequently, the demand for needle coke is intricately linked with steel production, which acts as a barometer for global economic health. The ongoing industrialization and urbanization in emerging economies further fuel this demand trajectory. Moreover, the global transition toward electric vehicles (EVs) as a means to mitigate carbon emissions amplifies the demand for needle coke, particularly in the production of lithium-ion batteries. This burgeoning demand underscores the multifaceted role of needle coke in facilitating sustainable technological advancements across industries, aligning with broader environmental imperatives.”
Global Needle Coke Market
Focus on Application, Type, Grade, End Use, and Country-Level Analysis - Analysis and Forecast, 2023-2033
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