Graphite Market By Application (Refractories, Lubricants & Crucible, Foundry Facing, Batteries And Others) - Growth, Future Prospects And Competitive Analysis, 2016 – 2023

Graphite is flexible and has both metallic and non-metallic properties making it suitable for diverse industrial applications. The non-metallic properties include chemical inertness, high thermal resistance and lubricity, whereas metallic properties include thermal and electrical conductivity. The global graphite market is segmented into natural graphite and synthetic graphite. Based on the application global graphite market is divided into refractories, lubricants & crucible, foundry facing, batteries and others. According to industry experts, refractories is expected to remain the key driver for graphite market coupled with increasing demand for batteries and foundry facing owing to rapid industrialization especially in Asian countries. Other factors such as growing demand of graphite in steel industry, and increasing use of graphite in automotive industry, power generation, conductor, battery, electronics industries and other applications are also expected to drive the growth of graphite during the forecast period. Global graphite market is segmented by geography into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East & Africa regions. In 2015, Asia pacific was observed as the largest and fastest growing market for graphite. Due increasing industrialization, development in automotive sector from China, India, Japan and South Korea; over past few years graphite is gaining popularity in Asian countries. According to United States Geological Survey (USGS) China is the world’s leading supplier of natural graphite (flake and amorphous) with approximately 67% of global production followed by India, Brazil, Canada and North Korea cumulatively accounting around 25% of the global graphite production. Chinese flake graphite developments, rising synthetic graphite production, ongoing shift to alternative energy influences world market for graphite, global graphite market is expected to increase steadily, rise of technologically advanced applications of graphite, etc. are the key trends observed in the industry.

AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group N.V., Graphite India Limited, GrafTech International Limited, HEG Ltd, Toyo Tanso Co. Ltd., Tokai Carbon Co. Ltd., Showa Denko K.K., SGL Carbon SE., SEC Carbon Ltd. are few key manufacturers in Graphite market.

Graphite market is expected to reach over US$ 20.8 Bn by 2023, growing at a CAGR of 3.8% during the forecast period 2016-2023.

Purpose of the Report

The purpose of this strategic research study titled “Global Graphite Market – Growth, Future Prospects and Competitive Analysis, 2016 – 2023” is to offer industry investors, company executives, and industry participants with in-depth insights to enable them make informed strategic decisions related to the opportunities in the global Graphite market.

Target Audience

• Industry Investors
• Procurement Managers from End user Companies
• Graphite Manufacturers
• Distributors

USP and Key Offerings

The report titled “Global Graphite Market – Growth, Future Prospects and Competitive Analysis, 2016 – 2023” offers strategic insights into the overall graphite market along with the market size and estimates for the duration 2016 to 2023. The said research study covers in-depth analysis of multiple market segments based on, product type, application type and cross-sectional study across different regions.

In order to help strategic decision makers, the report also includes competitive profiling of the leading players in graphite market and key strategies adopted by them. Other in-depth analysis provided in the report includes:

• Current and future market trends to justify the forthcoming attractive markets within the graphite industry
• Market drivers, market impediments, and their impact on the market growth
• In-depth competitive environment analysis
• Historical 2-Years market size data (2013 – 2014)
• SRC (Segment-Region-Country) Analysis

Overall, the research study provides a holistic view of the global graphite market, offering market size and estimates for the period from 2016 to 2023, keeping in mind the above mentioned factors.

Chapter 1. Preface
1.1 Report Description
1.1.1 Purpose of the Report
1.1.2 Target Audience
1.1.3 USP and Key Offerings
1.2 Research Scope
1.3 Research Methodology
1.3.1 Phase I - Secondary Research
1.3.2 Phase II - Primary Research
1.3.3 Phase III - Expert Panel Review
1.3.4 Assumptions

Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Global Graphite Market Snapshot
2.1.1. Global Graphite Market by Type, 2015
2.1.2. Global Graphite Market by Application, 2015
2.1.3. Global Graphite Market by Geography, 2015

Chapter 3. Global Graphite Market Dynamics
3.1. Market Overview
3.2. Value Chain Analysis
3.3. Drivers
3.4. Challenges
3.5. Future Prospects
3.6. Impact Analysis of Drivers and Challenges

Chapter 4. Global Graphite Market Size (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn), By Type, 2013 - 2023
4.1. Overview
4.1.1. Market Share Analysis by Type, 2015 vs. 2023
4.1.2. Attractive Investment Proportion By Type
4.2. Natural Graphite
4.3. Synthetic Graphite

Chapter 5. Global Graphite Market Size (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn), By Application, 2013 - 2023
5.1. Overview
5.1.1. Market Share Analysis by Application, 2015 vs. 2023
5.1.2. Attractive Investment Proportion by Application
5.2. Refractories
5.3. Lubricants & Crucible
5.4. Foundry Facing
5.5. Batteries
5.6. Others

Chapter 6. Global Graphite Market Size (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn), By Geography, 2013 - 2023
6.1. Overview
6.1.1. Market Share Analysis by Geography, 2015 vs. 2023
6.1.2. Attractive Investment Proportion by Geography
6.2. North America Graphite Market Analysis, 2013 - 2023
6.2.1. North America Graphite Market Size (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn), By Country, 2013 - 2023
6.2.1.1. U.S.
6.2.1.2. Canada
6.2.2. North America Graphite Market Size (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn), By Type, 2013 – 2023
6.2.2.1. Natural Graphite
6.2.2.2. Synthetic Graphite
6.2.3. North America Graphite Market Size (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn), By Application, 2013 - 2023
6.2.3.1. Refractories
6.2.3.2. Lubricants & Crucible
6.2.3.3. Foundry Facing
6.2.3.4. Batteries
6.2.3.5. Others
6.3. Europe Graphite Market Analysis, 2013 - 2023
6.3.1. Europe Graphite Market Size (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn), By Region, 2013 - 2023
6.3.1.1. E.U. 7
6.3.1.2. CIS
6.3.1.3. Rest of Europe
6.3.2. Europe Graphite Market Size (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn), By Type, 2013 – 2023
6.3.2.1. Natural Graphite
6.3.2.2. Synthetic Graphite
6.3.3. Europe Graphite Market Size (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn), By Application, 2013 - 2023
6.3.3.1. Refractories
6.3.3.2. Lubricants & Crucible
6.3.3.3. Foundry Facing
6.3.3.4. Batteries
6.3.3.5. Others
6.4. Asia Pacific Graphite Market Analysis, 2013 - 2023
6.4.1. Asia Pacific Graphite Market Size (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn), By Country, 2013 - 2023
6.4.1.1. China
6.4.1.2. India
6.4.1.3. Japan
6.4.1.4. Rest of Asia Pacific
6.4.2. Asia Pacific Graphite Market Size (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn), By Type, 2013 – 2023
6.4.2.1. Natural Graphite
6.4.2.2. Synthetic Graphite
6.4.3. Asia Pacific Graphite Market Size (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn), By Application, 2013 - 2023
6.4.3.1. Refractories
6.4.3.2. Lubricants & Crucible
6.4.3.3. Foundry Facing
6.4.3.4. Batteries
6.4.3.5. Others
6.5. Latin America Graphite Market Analysis , 2013 - 2023
6.5.1. Latin America Graphite Market Size (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn), By Country, 2013 - 2023
6.5.1.1. Brazil
6.5.1.2. Mexico
6.5.1.3. Rest of Latin America
6.5.2. Latin America Graphite Market Size (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn), By Type, 2013 – 2023
6.5.2.1. Natural Graphite
6.5.2.2. Synthetic Graphite
6.5.3. Latin America Graphite Market Size (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn), By Application, 2013 - 2023
6.5.3.1. Refractories
6.5.3.2. Lubricants & Crucible
6.5.3.3. Foundry Facing
6.5.3.4. Batteries
6.5.3.5. Others
6.6. Middle East & Africa (MEA) Graphite Market Analysis , 2013 - 2023
6.6.1. MEA Graphite Market Size (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn), By Region, 2013 - 2023
6.6.1.1. GCC
6.6.1.2. Rest of MEA
6.6.2. MEA Graphite Market Size (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn), By Type, 2013 – 2023
6.6.2.1. Natural Graphite
6.6.2.2. Synthetic Graphite
6.6.3. MEA Graphite Market Size (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn), By Application, 2013 - 2023
6.6.3.1. Refractories
6.6.3.2. Lubricants & Crucible
6.6.3.3. Foundry Facing
6.6.3.4. Batteries
6.6.3.5. Others

Chapter 7. Company Profiles
7.1. Competitive Dashboard
7.2. Key Graphite Manufacturers
7.2.1. AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group N.V.
7.2.1.1. Business Description
7.2.1.2. Financial Performance
7.2.1.3. Product Portfolio
7.2.1.4. Key Developments
7.2.2. Graphite India Limited.
7.2.2.1. Business Description
7.2.2.2. Financial Performance
7.2.2.3. Product Portfolio
7.2.2.4. Key Developments
7.2.3. GrafTech International Limited.
7.2.3.1. Business Description
7.2.3.2. Financial Performance
7.2.3.3. Product Portfolio
7.2.3.4. Key Developments
7.2.4. HEG Ltd.
7.2.4.1. Business Description
7.2.4.2. Financial Performance
7.2.4.3. Product Portfolio
7.2.4.4. Key Developments
7.2.5. Toyo Tanso Co. Ltd.
7.2.5.1. Business Description
7.2.5.2. Financial Performance
7.2.5.3. Product Portfolio
7.2.5.4. Key Developments
7.2.6. Tokai Carbon Co. Ltd.
7.2.6.1. Business Description
7.2.6.2. Financial Performance
7.2.6.3. Product Portfolio
7.2.6.4. Key Developments
7.2.7. Showa Denko K.K.
7.2.7.1. Business Description
7.2.7.2. Financial Performance
7.2.7.3. Product Portfolio
7.2.7.4. Key Developments
7.2.8. SGL Carbon SE
7.2.8.1. Business Description
7.2.8.2. Financial Performance
7.2.8.3. Product Portfolio
7.2.8.4. Key Developments
7.2.9. SEC Carbon Ltd.
7.2.9.1. Business Description
7.2.9.2. Financial Performance
7.2.9.3. Product Portfolio
7.2.9.4. Key Developments
7.2.10. Other Notable Players

Note:

• This ToC is tentative in nature and is subject to further refinement during the course of the research
• The list of company profiles included in this ToC is tentative. Profiles of specific players, if required, shall be added to the report upon request

On the basis of its application, the graphite market is categorized into following segments:

• Refractories
• Lubricants & Crucible
• Foundry Facing
• Batteries
• Others

Global graphite market revenue is expected to grow at significant rate of 4% over the forecast period 2016-2023. Based on the application global graphite market is divided into refractories, lubricants & crucible, foundry facing, batteries and others applications. Growing demand from lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles and other electronic devices are expected to drive the growth of graphite market over the forecast period. According to industry experts, refractories is expected to remain the key driver for graphite market coupled with increasing demand for batteries and foundry facing owing to rapid industrialization especially in Asian countries which is anticipated to fuel the growth of graphite market. Increasing demand for graphite especially in Asia pacific due to rapid growth of population in emerging economies such as India and China is anticipated to fuel the demand for global graphite market over the forecast period 2016-2023. Other factors such as growing demand of graphite in steel industry, and increasing use of graphite in automotive industry, power generation, conductor, battery, electronics industries and other applications are also expected to drive the growth of graphite during the forecast period.

On the basis of geography, the global graphite market is segmented into following categories,

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa

Global graphite market is segmented by geography into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East & Africa regions. In 2015, Asia pacific was observed as the largest and fastest growing market for graphite. Due increasing industrialization, development in agricultural sector from China, India, Japan and South Korea; over past few years use of graphite in many applications like batteries, refractories, etc. is gaining popularity in Asian countries. The market for graphite in Latin America and Middle East & Africa is likely to grow considerably during the forecast period owing to increase in utilization of graphite in many industrial application. Ongoing shift to alternative energy influences world market for graphite.