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Needle Coke Market Size, Growth, Industry Analysis By Forecast 2024

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Needle Coke Market Size, Growth, Industry Analysis By Forecast 2024

Steel and automotive industry are the two major contributors in generating the demand for needle coke in the global market. The development of these industries is continuously driving the growth of needle coke, generating stronger demand for the crystalline material in the downstream ecosystem. In the coming years, needle coke is expected to witness high demand due to the constant push from the government bodies toward the adoption of electric vehicles throughout the world.

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Needle coke is extracted from two carbon sources and is of two types: petroleum-based and coal-based. Petroleum-based needle coke is significantly providing a push to the needle coke market in the end-use industries, where it is being used as a crucial raw material.

The global needle coke market is expected to account for a market value of $4.50 billion by the end of 2024. The significant demand for needle coke is primarily generated from industries such as automotive, steel, and electronics. The rising demand for EVs in the market is directly accelerating the growth of the needle coke market.

Needle coke is categorized into two types: oil-based and coal-based needle coke. Petroleum-based needle coke is used to produce ultra-high purity (UHP) needle coke, which finds its applications in the production of the graphite electrode that is used for steel manufacturing in EAF. Petroleum-based needle coke is also used in the production of lithium-ion battery anodes, which are used in electric vehicles for delivering high performance. Some of the key players of U.S.-based petroleum needle coke are GrafTech International Ltd. and Phillip 66 Company.

Lithium-ion battery anode segment is the fastest-growing end user of the needle coke market. The growth and development in the EV industry is driving the demand generated for the petroleum-based needle coke in the market.

In terms of application, in 2018, graphite electrodes acquired the largest market share in the needle coke application market. This is due to the growth of the steel industry year-on-year and stringent regulatory norms by government organizations of countries, promoting the EAF steelmaking process. These graphite electrodes are also used in ladle furnace and submerged arc furnace.

The demand for needle coke varies according to various geographical regions. The needle coke market holds a prominent share in various countries of North America, Asia-Pacific (APAC), Europe, and Middle East. In APAC, China is expected to account for the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

In the global needle coke market, APAC accounted for the most significant market share in 2018. In APAC, China was the leading country, driven by its vast production capacity, excessive industrial base, and financial support of government bodies. China has giant players of the needle coke market operating in the country. Some of the key players include PetroChina Company Limited, JXTG Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation, and Sinosteel Corporation. China produced XX kilotons of needle coke in 2018, fulfilling the demand generated from its application segment. The key application segments of the needle coke market are graphite electrodes, lithium-ion battery anodes, and special carbon products. China is one of the largest producers of graphite electrodes and lithium-ion batteries, thus propelling the growth and demand for needle coke in the country.

Key Companies in the Global Needle Coke Market

The companies profiled in the report are Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation, Phillips 66 Company, PetroChina Company Limited, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, Sinosteel Corporation, JXTG Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation, Shandong Yida New Materials Co., Ltd, GrafTech International Ltd., C-Chem CO., Ltd., and Sumitomo Corporation, among others.

Key Questions Answered in the Report:

  • What is the estimated global needle coke market size in terms of value and volume from 2017 to 2024, along with the year-on-year growth rates and compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during the forecast period, 2019-2024?
  • What are the different applications of needle coke and the growth pattern for each application in terms of value in different countries?
  • What are the major countries that provide growth opportunities for the global needle coke market?
  • How is the supply-demand scenario of the global needle coke market expected to look like from 2017 to 2024?
  • What is the market share of different players operating in the market, based on capacity?
  • What are the major brownfield and greenfield opportunities in the market?
  • What is the production volume of needle coke of each country?


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