Global Needle Coke Market Demand & Forecast Analysis, 2018-2034

Description

Needle coke is a specialized, high-quality carbon material used primarily to manufacture graphite electrodes for steel production and anodes in lithium-ion batteries. This market report covers the period from 2018 to 2023 as historical data, sets 2024 as the base year, and forecasts trends through 2034.

Over the past years, demand for needle coke has steadily increased due to growing steel production and the rapid expansion of the Electric Vehicle (EV) industry, which relies on lithium-ion batteries. The market spans a wide range of applications, including graphite electrodes used in electric arc furnaces (EAF) for steelmaking and the anode material essential for battery performance.

Geographically, the Asia-Pacific region dominates both production and consumption of Needle coke, led by China, Japan, India, and South Korea, driven by booming industrialization and strong automotive sectors. North America and Europe also contribute significantly, supported by advanced manufacturing bases and stringent quality standards.

This report provides a detailed overview of needle coke's properties, raw materials, and manufacturing processes, along with its environmental impact and value chain. It further examines key end-use sectors like steel and automotive industries, which influence market trends.

Economic factors such as GDP growth, energy prices, and government policies are analyzed to understand their influence on needle coke demand. Pricing trends and supply-demand dynamics are explored to provide a clear picture of the market's current state and future outlook.

Leading companies in the needle coke space include Phillips 66, GrafTech, PetroChina, Shandong Yida New Material, and others, with detailed profiles highlighting their operations, financials, and strategic moves.

Looking forward, the needle coke market is estimated to grow consistently over the next decade, driven by increasing steel production and the growing demand for electric vehicles. This report serves as a comprehensive resource for industry stakeholders to navigate opportunities and challenges in this evolving market.

1. Introduction

Scope
Market Coverage
- Application
- Regions
- Countries
Years Considered
- Historical - 2018 - 2023
- Base - 2024
- Forecast Period - 2025 - 2034
Research Methodology
- Approach
- Research Methodology
- Prismane Consulting Market Models
- Assumptions & Limitations
- Abbreviations & Definitions
- Conversion Factors
- Data Sources

2. Market Synopsis

Market Evolution
Demand-Supply Overview
Industry Structure
Strategic Issues
End-use Trends
Growth Forecast

3. Economic & Energy Outlook

GDP and Demographics
Monetary & Fiscal Policies
Crude Oil Production and prices
Natural Gas
Electricity Prices

4. End-use Sector Performance

Steel Industry
Automotive
Others

5. Capacity (Plants & Projects) Analysis

Capacity, by Company
Capacity, by Country and by Region
Capacity Overview, By Region and Country

6. Introduction to Needle Coke and Market Overview

Product Description
Grades & Properties
Raw Material
Manufacturing Process
Environmental Issues
Value Chain
Applications

7. Market Dynamics and Industry Trends

Market Dynamics
- Drivers
- Restraints
- Opportunities
- Challenges

8. Global Needle Coke Demand-Supply Analysis, By Application (Volume, Value) (2018 - 2034)

Strategic Issues
Demand-Supply Analysis and Forecast (2018 - 2034)
- Capacity
- Capacity Utilization (%)
- Production
- Net Trade
- Demand
- Demand Growth Rate (%)
- Driving Force Analysis
- Global Needle Coke Market, By Application
Graphite Electrodes
Lithium-ion Batteries (Anode)
Others

9. Demand-Supply Analysis and Market Review, By Region, By Country (Volume, Value), (2018 - 2034)

Strategic Issues
Capacity
Capacity Utilization (%)
Production
Net Trade
Demand
Demand Growth Rate (%)
Needle Coke Market, By Application

Note: Demand-Supply Analysis has been provided for all major Regions / Countries as mentioned below. The demand (consumption) split by application has been provided for each of the countries / regions in Volume (Kilo tons) and Value (USD Million).

North America
USA
Canada
Mexico
Western Europe
Germany
France
Italy
United Kingdom
Spain
Rest of Western Europe
Central & Eastern Europe
Russia
Poland
Rest of Central & Eastern Europe
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Central & South America
Brazil
Rest of Central & South America
Middle East & Africa
Iran
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa

Note: CAGR will be calculated for all application to arrive at the regional / global Demand-Supply growth for the forecast period (2025 - 2034)

10. Pricing Analysis

Average Needle Coke Prices, USD/Kg
Average prices, by region
Price Forecast

11. Key Strategic Issues

12. Business Opportunity Assessment

Market Attractiveness Assessment
Prospective & Target Market Study

13. Strategic Recommendation & Suggestions

14. Company Analysis

Needle Coke Manufacturers Profiles/ Company Analysis
- Basic Details
- Headquarter, Key Markets
- Ownership
- Company Financial
- Manufacturing Bases
- Global Turnover
- Total Employee
- Product Portfolio / Services / Solutions
- Key Business Strategies adopted and Prismane Consulting Overview
- Recent Developments
- Companies Covered -
Phillips 66 (ConocoPhillip)
GrafTech (Seadrift Coke)
Petrochina International Jinzhou Co., Ltd
Shandong Yida New Material Co., Ltd.
Shandong Jingyang Technology Co Ltd
Shanghai Baosteel Chemical Co., Ltd.(Baowu)
Shanxi Hongte Coal Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
C-Chem (Nippon Steel Chemical & Material) Co. Ltd.
JX Holdings Inc. (JXTG Nippon Oil & Energy Corp.)
Sumitomo Corporation (Petrocokes Japan Limited)
Mitsubishi Chemical PMC Tech. (POSCO ChemTech & Mitsubishi Chemical JV)
Gazpromneft Shazand Refinery (IKORC)
Other Manufacturers

Note: This section includes company information, company financials, manufacturing bases and operating regions. Company financials have been mentioned only for those companies where financials were available in SEC Filings, annual reports, or company websites. All the reported financials in this report are in U.S. Dollars. Financials reported in other currencies have been converted using average currency conversion rates. Company profiles may include manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors.

15. Appendices

Demand-Supply - Regions
Demand-Supply - Countries
Capacities, 2018-2034