Carbon Nanotube Global Market Report 2025

Carbon nanotubes are composed of hybridized carbon atoms arranged cylindrically in hexagonal patterns. These molecular structures, formed by rolling single or double sheets of graphene, exhibit robust structural, mechanical, and electronic properties due to their nano-sized characteristics, including small size and low mass.

Two primary variations of carbon nanotubes exist such as single-walled and multi-walled. Single-walled nanotubes are one-dimensional carbon allotropes with high surface area-to-aspect ratios. They are produced using various methods such as chemical vapor deposition (CVD), arc discharge, laser ablation, floating catalyst, catalytic chemical vapor deposition (CCVD), high-pressure carbon monoxide, among others. These nanotubes find applications across industries such as electronics, semiconductors, energy storage, chemical materials, polymers, medical and pharmaceuticals, as well as structural composites. Manufacturing processes for these carbon nanotubes include arc discharge, laser ablation, chemical vapor deposition, catalytic chemical vapor deposition, high-pressure carbon monoxide, CoMoCAT, floating catalyst, and others. They cater to diverse sectors such as electronics, semiconductors, energy storage, chemical materials and polymers, medical fields, structural composite applications, and more.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The escalating U.S. tariffs and rising trade tensions in spring 2025 are expected to significantly affect the chemicals sector, which is facing a disproportionate impact-particularly from tariffs on petrochemicals and intermediates, where affordable domestic alternatives are limited. Specialty chemical producers, who rely heavily on Chinese raw materials, are encountering production disruptions. Meanwhile, fertilizer manufacturers are seeing their profit margins squeezed due to tariffs on phosphate imports. In response, companies are increasing investments in R&D for bio-based alternatives, forming procurement alliances to strengthen purchasing power, and relocating production to tariff-neutral countries like Saudi Arabia.

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The carbon nanotube market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $5.03 billion in 2024 to $5.85 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in emerging markets, growing electronics manufacturing and increase in aerospace industry.

The carbon nanotube market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $10.62 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments, increasing use of carbon nanotubes in various industries and growing demand for lightweight and low carbon emission vehicles. Major trends in the forecast period include investing in research & development (R&D) activities, using artificial intelligence to grow carbon nanotube and adopting strategic partnership & collaboration.

The forecast of 16.1% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.4% from the previous estimate for this market.This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. This is likely to directly affect the US by disrupting supply chains for conductive materials in batteries, primarily imported from Japan and South Korea.The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.

The carbon nanotube market is anticipated to experience growth, driven by the increasing demand for lightweight and low carbon-emitting vehicles. Within the automotive industry, carbon nanotubes find widespread use as electrically conductive additives in automotive plastics for fuel systems, as well as reinforcement materials in vehicle production. Companies in the automotive sector are making significant investments in innovative materials such as carbon nanotubes to facilitate the development of vehicles that are both lightweight and emit lower levels of carbon. A study conducted by Loughborough University highlights the need for automotive companies to reduce the weight of cars by 25% to meet current emission targets and adopt the latest innovative engine technologies. Consequently, the growing demand for lightweight and low carbon-emitting vehicles is poised to drive the carbon nanotube market.

The market's growth is further propelled by the increasing utilization of carbon nanotubes across various industries, including medicine, healthcare, electronics, engineering, automotive, and energy storage. Carbon nanotubes offer superior qualities compared to conventional materials, contributing to their extensive use. In the medical field, carbon nanotubes are employed in various applications such as tissue regeneration, biosensor diagnosis, drug extraction, and detection of contaminants, demonstrating their versatility in medical advancements. In construction, carbon nanotubes are added to cement-based materials to regulate microcrack development, improve mechanical behavior, and reduce deformation. Within the automotive industry, carbon nanotubes contribute to enhancing fuel efficiency, particularly in fuel component systems. In electronics, carbon nanotubes are utilized in the production of transparent conductive films (TCF), offering a highly conductive, transparent, and cost-effective alternative for flexible displays and touch screens. The increasing applications of carbon nanotubes across diverse industries are expected to drive sustained growth in the carbon nanotube market.

The growth of the carbon nanotube market in the forecast period is expected to be driven by increasing investments in the industry. These investments play a crucial role in enabling companies to expand their production capacity and develop new technologies. An example of this trend is seen in the actions of LG Chem, a South Korean chemical company, which, in August 2022, expanded its investment in carbon nanotubes (CNT) by constructing a single-line CNT manufacturing plant. This strategic move is part of LG Chem's initiative to enhance its competitiveness in the rapidly growing global CNT market, particularly in the context of electric vehicle (EV) battery materials. The CNT conductive additive market is projected to experience significant growth, reaching $2.3 billion, with demand for CNT expected to rise from 5,000 tons in 2021 to 70,000 tons by 2030. Another example is Tiannai Technology, a Chinese technology company, which announced plans in June 2022 to invest in the construction of a project focused on single-wall carbon nanotubes, with an annual output of 450 tons and a total investment of about CNY 1.2 billion ($168.57 million). This multi-phase project is indicative of the industry's drive to expand production capabilities and meet growing demand.

A key trend gaining popularity in the carbon nanotube market is the continuous emphasis on research and development (R&D) activities to explore new applications, such as in glass-ceramics and structural steel. Companies in the carbon nanotube market are increasingly allocating resources to R&D endeavors aimed at developing innovative carbon nanotubes. One such example is OCSiAl, a Luxembourg-based nanotechnology company, which plans to invest $300 million in establishing a new graphene development center. This center will focus on advancing carbon nanotube technologies for niche industries, including batteries, industrial coatings, and other end-use sectors. These R&D efforts reflect the industry's commitment to innovation and meeting the evolving demands of various end-use industries, contributing to the strengthening of market positions.

In October 2023, Birla Carbon, an India-based company, completed the acquisition of Nanocyl for an undisclosed sum. This strategic move bolstered Birla Carbon's market presence within the Energy Systems sector, elevating its standing as a leading provider of materials crucial for the efficiency of lithium-ion batteries and various conductive applications. Nanocyl, a Belgium-based company, specializes in manufacturing and supplying premium multiwall carbon nanotubes (CNTs) as well as products developed using CNT technology.

Major companies operating in the carbon nanotube market include LG Chem Ltd, Kumho Petrochemical, Arkema S.A, Showa Denko K.K., Cabot Corporation, OCSiAl, Jiangsu Cnano Technology Co. Ltd., Hyperion Catalysis International, Nano-C, Nanocyl SA, Meijo Nano Carbon Co. Ltd, Zeon Corporation, Chengdu Organic Chemicals Co. Ltd, Shenzhen Sanshun Nano New Materials Co. Ltd, Canatu, Nanomix, Nantero, Cheap Tubes, Continental Carbon Company, Klean Commodities, Raymor Industries Inc, Carbon Solutions Inc, Nanoshel Llc, Hanwha Chemical Corporation, Sabinano, Sasol, Carbacid Investments Limited, Afrox.

North America was the largest region in the carbon nanotube market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the carbon nanotube market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the carbon nanotube market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The carbon nanotube market consists of sales of armchair carbon nanotubes and chiral carbon nanotubes. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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This report focuses on carbon nanotube market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:

The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.

• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
• The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
• The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
• The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Product: Single Walled Nanotubes, Multi Walled Nanotubes
• 2) By Method: Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), Arc Discharge, Laser Ablation, Floating Catalyst, Comocat, Catalytic Chemical Vapor Deposition (CCVD), High-Pressure Carbon Monoxide, Other Methods.
• 3) By End User: Electronics And Semiconductors, Energy And Storage, Chemical Material And Polymers, Medical And Pharmacy, Structural Composites Applications, Other End-Use Industries
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Single-Walled Nanotubes (SWNTs): Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) Produced SWNTs; Arc Discharge Produced SWNTs; Laser Ablation Produced SWNTs
• 2) By Multi-Walled Nanotubes (MWNTs): Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) Produced MWNTs; Arc Discharge Produced MWNTs; Laser Ablation Produced MWNTs
• Companies Mentioned: LG Chem Ltd; Kumho Petrochemical; Arkema S.A; Showa Denko K.K.; Cabot Corporation; OCSiAl; Jiangsu Cnano Technology Co. Ltd.; Hyperion Catalysis International; Nano-C; Nanocyl SA; Meijo Nano Carbon Co. Ltd; Zeon Corporation; Chengdu Organic Chemicals Co. Ltd; Shenzhen Sanshun Nano New Materials Co. Ltd; Canatu; Nanomix; Nantero; Cheap Tubes; Continental Carbon Company; Klean Commodities; Raymor Industries Inc; Carbon Solutions Inc; Nanoshel Llc; Hanwha Chemical Corporation; Sabinano; Sasol; Carbacid Investments Limited; Afrox.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
• Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
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