The graphite market is anticipated to grow from USD 15.67 billion in 2024 to USD 36.40 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 15.1% during the forecast period. The report provides key insights into current graphite market trends, growth drivers, challenges, and opportunities shaping the market landscape. Due to the increasing number of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs), Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs), and Extended Range Electric Vehicles (EREVs) in the market, graphite demand has therefore increased accordingly. Growing adoption of EVs coupled with other industries such as renewable energy storage and consumer electronics means a continuous increase in graphite requirement.
By type, the synthetic graphite segment is estimated to be the fastest-growing type segment from 2024 to 2030 in terms of value.
Synthetic graphite retains domination in the global graphite market supply due to the uniform and very high quality of this material, which makes it indispensable for critical applications. Such a controlled production process ensures purity and uniformity that natural graphite cannot provide for specialized uses. Essential utilization in lithium-ion batteries, one of the key components of electric vehicles and renewable energy storage systems, begins to significantly drive demand. Moreover, in comparison with natural graphite, such synthetic variants assure better thermal and electrical conductivity; this, in turn, improves the performances of energy and electronic devices.
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Apart from that, it owes its industrial choice for such processes as steel-making, crucibles, and refractory products to its resistance against high temperatures and durability. Increasing usage of advanced materials in aerospace and nuclear industries has even elevated its demand more. When industries are relishing efficiency and sustainability, synthetic graphite possesses tailored properties, hence standing out in competition. The independency of its supply chain from mining constraints also guarantees availability for large-scale industrial projects. In addition, as technology continues to improve production and cost, synthetic graphite is gradually consolidating its leading position in the market with its versatility.
By application, the electrode segment will be the largest in the graphite market 2023.
The application segment of electrodes holds the largest share in the global graphite market due to its centrality in high-temperature industrial processes, especially in electric arc furnaces for the production of steel. Electric arc furnaces rely on graphite electrodes because of their exceptional thermal and electrical conductivity, which enables efficient melting of scrap steel and raw materials. This is an application sector witnessing a rise in demand due to the growth of the steel industry at rapid paces, especially in emerging economies.
Graphite electrodes are important for modern green steelmaking technologies, meeting global sustainability objectives and further diffusing the technology. In addition, their ability to support extremely high temperatures and not oxidize conditions guarantees their use in power-intensive processes. The increase in EAF steel production, given its much lower environmental impact compared to blast furnaces, stimulates demand.
Graphite electrodes have witnessed technological improvements, thus making them more efficient and extending the cycle life at lower costs, which has strengthened their position in the market. Urbanization and infrastructure growth in different parts of the world have resulted in an increase in the demand for steel, thus driving graphite demand. Additionally, modernization of old steel plants is in full swing, which encourages the consumption of better quality electrodes and hence, the segment becomes indispensable from the graphite market performance.
By purity, high purity segment holds the largest market share in the graphite market 2023.
Dominance in the global graphite market comes from the fact that the high purity graphite segment offers versatility in its uses, especially in advanced industries. The superior electrical conductivity and thermal resistance make it indispensable in a growing battery market-particularly lithium-ion batteries for EVs and renewable energy storage. Besides, high purity graphite applications in high-performance electronics-semiconductors and sensors-promise to drive demand during forecast period.
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More importantly, high purity graphite also forms an integral part in the making of energy-efficient LED lighting systems and photovoltaic cells-all associated with global sustainability objectives. Its purity ensures minimal contamination is maintained, hence making it important in precision manufacturing in medical devices and advanced optics.
Asia Pacificis estimated to be the largest region in the graphite market in 2023.
The thriving industrial sectors of the Asia Pacific, specifically in countries such as China and India, are driving substantial demand for graphite. Besides that, the massive consumption of graphite in making steel works as a catalyst to drive demand from demanding industries related to infrastructure and construction. Asia-Pacific has most of the electric vehicle manufacturers that rely heavily on graphite in its lithium-ion battery anodes.
Very large natural graphite reserves are held by countries such as China, which have low production costs, further solidifying the region’s hold on the market. In addition to these, rapid urbanization and increasing needs for energy storage further boost demand. Government incentives on renewable energy, together with those on EVs, favor the graphite industry.
Furthermore, supply chains are well-established, and labor costs in the region remain low, making it quite an attractive region for the production and processing of graphite. Advanced technologies are applied to get a qualitative end product in the refinement of graphite. Lastly, in integrating graphite into the development of innovative applications-cum-products like flexible electronics-the pace is firming up in the Asia Pacific, hence gaining further hold on the leading position in the market.
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), Tirupathi Carbons & Chemicals Pvt Ltd (India), Resonac Holdings Corporation (Japan), Toyo Tanso Co.,Ltd. (Japan), Mersen Property (France), Northern Graphite(Canada), Novonix Limited (Australia), Shanshan Co (China) are the key players in graphite market.
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SHANSHAN CO. (China)
Founded in 1989 and based in Ningbo, Shanshan Co. is a leading lithium battery materials company. Its portfolio includes cathode materials (LCO, LMO), anode materials (synthetic and natural graphite, silicon anodes), electrolytes, and lithium hexafluorophosphate. Shanshan serves EVs, energy storage systems, and consumer electronics, with operations across China, South Korea, and Japan.
RESONAC HOLDINGS CORPORATION (Japan)
Established in 2002 and headquartered in Tokyo, Resonac is a major global supplier of graphite electrodes for electric arc furnace steel recycling. Through its Graphite Business Unit, the company offers premium graphite products for thermal, electrical, and metallurgical applications. With production sites in Japan, the US, and Europe, Resonac maintains a strong global supply network.
SGL CARBON (Germany)
Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Wiesbaden, SGL Carbon provides graphite and composite materials for automotive, aerospace, renewable energy, semiconductors, and lithium-ion batteries. Operating over 29 sites worldwide, the company offers advanced graphite solutions that enhance electrical conductivity and thermal performance, with recent capacity expansions supporting semiconductor and battery demand.
GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL (US)
Founded in 1886 and based in Ohio, GrafTech International is a leading producer of synthetic graphite and UHP graphite electrodes used in electric arc furnace steelmaking. The company also supplies carbon materials for aluminum production and energy storage, operating across the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East & Africa.
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IMERYS (France)
Founded in 1880 and headquartered in Paris, Imerys is a global supplier of specialty minerals, including graphite and carbon materials for energy storage, electronics, automotive, and construction. Through its Performance Minerals, RAC, and Energy Transition segments, the company supports advanced industrial and clean energy applications across global markets.
Recent Developments of Graphite Market
In July 2024, the AMG subsidiary Graphit Kropfmühl and BASF signed a ground-breaking agreement on product carbon footprint reduction. Under the agreement, BASF will provide renewable energy certificates for Graphit Kropfmühl’s production site based in Hauzenberg, Germany. BASF will use the reduced PCF graphite to manufacture Neopor with a reduced product carbon footprint.