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Graphite: Technologies and Global Markets

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  • 259 Pages
  • October 2022
  • Region: Global
  • BCC Research
  • ID: 4384534

This report provides an updated review of the graphite market, focusing on its types, applications and end-use industries.

The scope of the report covers the four application segments of graphite - refractory and metallurgy, batteries and other conductive materials, lubricants and industrial, and others - analyzed by application and geography.

Refractory and metallurgy markets cover those applications that make use of the high temperature stability of graphite. Electrical applications are those that tap into the high electrical conductivity of purer grades of graphite. Lubricants and industrial markets make use of graphite’s strength properties, lubricity and radiation absorption. For these segments, the publisher reports the status and changes happening in the markets.

The graphite market can also be segmented into natural and synthetic graphite markets. One of the focus areas is the development of natural graphite mining and application, driven largely by the lithium-ion battery markets that are fundamentally changing the structure of the graphite industry.

On the basis of end-use industry, the market is segmented into metal industry, automotive, electronics and others. Graphite finds its major use in the steel industry in the form graphite electrodes. This section of the report will provide detailed descriptions of graphite used in such industries.

In terms of geographic segmentation of the market, this report provides detailed statistics of trade data. Trade statistics for graphite exports and imports for various countries are analyzed in detail, and the past growth rates are provided. Geographical segmentation for numerous application markets is provided.

The report will also have a separate section discussing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the graphite market at the global level. The section will cover the pandemic’s impact on the demand and supply of graphite, and the resulting changes in its prices (during and post lockdown) across various regions.

The report also features a separate section covering the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This section provides a detailed analysis of the impact of this conflict on the global graphite market

A later chapter reviews in detail the applications for graphite including those in well-established markets such as electrodes, cathodes, carbon brushes, alkaline batteries, pencils and friction, as well as upcoming and faster growing application such as lithium-ion batteries. Each application segment is reviewed in detail to show each industry’s market statistics; expected growth rates; technological changes; mergers, acquisitions and sales of companies if any; as well as any unique characteristics of the industry.

Patents and intellectual property issues relating to the global graphite market are detailed in a separate chapter. Here, a review of the number of patents granted by the U.S. Patent Office is analyzed chronologically. In another section of this chapter, all individual players actively developing technologies are discussed. The companies that are at the forefront of such technology and application development, such as Tesla, are specifically analyzed in detail.

The last chapter of the report covers individual companies that are active in the global graphite market. This chapter covers not only the nature and size of each of the operating companies, but also provides financial data for each company wherever available. Address and contact details for the market participants are also provided.

The market size and estimations featured in this report are provided in terms of volume (Kilotons) and value ($ Millions). 2021 serves as the base year, and market forecasts are given for the period from 2022 to 2027. Regional level market size, with respect to types and applications will also be provided. The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war are factored into the estimates of market size.

Report Includes

  • 111 data tables and 50 additional tables
  • A brief overview and up-to-date analysis of the global markets for graphite technologies
  • Analyses of the global market trends, with market revenue data for 2021, estimates for 2022, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2027
  • Estimation of the actual market size for global graphite market in both value and volumetric terms, revenue forecast, and corresponding market share analysis based on type of graphite, application, end-use industry, and geographic region
  • In-depth information (facts and figures) concerning market drivers, market deterrents and other macroeconomic forces affecting the demand over the coming years (2022-2027)
  • Coverage of the technological, economic, and business considerations of the graphite technologies market, and its vendor landscape
  • Highlights of the upcoming market potential for graphite applications and related technologies, along with the industry value chain analysis, competitive environment, and latest developments
  • Updated information on the number of U.S. patents on graphite technologies for battery applications
  • Identification of the major stakeholders and analysis of the competitive landscape based on recent developments and segmental revenues
  • Descriptive company profiles of the leading global players, including Anson Resources, Mason Graphite Inc., Gratomic Inc. and Westwater Resources Inc.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Market Definition
1.2 Study Goals and Objectives
1.3 Reasons for Doing this Study
1.4 What's New in this Report?
1.5 Intended Audience
1.6 Scope of Report
1.7 Methodology
1.8 Geographical Breakdown
1.9 Analyst's Credentials
1.10 Custom Research
1.11 Related Research Reports
Chapter 2 Summary and Highlights
Chapter 3 Graphite Markets
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Properties of Graphite
3.3 Applications
3.4 Types of Graphite
3.5 Natural Graphite
3.5.1 Natural Amorphous Graphite
3.5.2 Natural Flake Graphite
3.5.3 Natural Crystalline/Vein Graphite
3.4 Synthetic Graphite
3.4.1 An Ever-Profitable Business
3.4.2 Application of Synthetic Graphite
3.5 Isotropic Graphite
3.6 Market Challenges
3.7 Pricing Analysis
3.8 Graphene
3.9 Graphite Market Trends and Forecasts
3.9.1 Impact on the Natural Graphite Markets
3.9.2 Impact on the Synthetic Graphite Markets
Chapter 4 Impact of Covid-19 and Russia-Ukraine War on the Market
4.1 Impact of Covid-19
4.2 Impact of Russia-Ukraine War
Chapter 5 Graphite Market by Type
5.1 Overview
5.2 Natural Graphite Market
5.2.1 Natural Graphite Mining
5.2.2 Costs for Mining Graphite
5.2.3 Natural Graphite Types
5.3 Synthetic Graphite Market
5.3.1 Types of Synthetic Graphite
5.3.2 Processing Synthetic Graphite for Eaf Graphite Electrodes and Battery Anodes
Chapter 6 Graphite Market by Application
6.1 Overview
6.2 Refractory and Metallurgy
6.2.1 Graphite Electrodes for Steel Making
6.2.2 Cathode Bricks
6.2.3 Graphite Crucibles
6.2.4 Refractory Applications
6.3 Battery and Other Conductive Material
6.3.1 Graphite for Lithium-Ion Batteries
6.3.2 Alkaline Battery
6.3.3 Carbon Brush Market
6.3.4 Fuel Cell Applications
6.4 Lubricants and Industrial
6.4.1 Friction: Brake Pads, Linings and Clutch Facings
6.4.2 Carbon Fibers/Graphite Fibers
6.5 Other Applications
6.5.1 Graphene Applications
6.5.2 Nuclear Applications
6.5.3 Recarburizer Market for Steels
6.5.4 Pencils Market
6.5.5 Other Graphite Markets and Applications
Chapter 7 Graphite Market by End-Use Industry
7.1 Overview
7.2 Metal Industry
7.3 Automotive Industry
7.4 Electronics
7.5 Others
Chapter 8 Graphite Market by Region
8.1 Overview
8.2 North America
8.2.1 Import and Export
8.3 Europe
8.3.1 Import and Export
8.4 Asia-Pacific
8.4.1 Import and Export
8.5 Rest of the World
8.5.1 Import and Export
Chapter 9 Graphite Technologies and Patents
9.1 Graphite Applications in Batteries
9.2 Patent Analysis by Year
9.3 Core Patents in Battery Applications of Graphite
Chapter 10 Competitive Landscape
10.1 Competitive Landscape: Global
10.2 Major Developments
Chapter 11 Company Profiles
  • Anson Resources
  • Alba Mineral Resources plc
  • Gratomic Inc.
  • Hexagon Energy Materials Ltd.
  • Itech Minerals Ltd.
  • Leading Edge Materials Corp.
  • Mason Graphite Inc.
  • Northern Graphite Corp.
  • Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc.
  • Westwater Resources Inc.
Chapter 12 Appendix: Acronyms
List of Tables
Summary Table: Global Market for Graphite, by Region, Through 2027
Table 1: Overview of Graphite Applications, by Property
Table 2: Flake Graphite Grades: Mesh Sizes, Market Terminology and Prices
Table 3: Synthetic Graphite: Material and Energy Inputs Needed
Table 4: List of Graphite Applications, by Type of Graphite Used
Table 5: Applications, by Purity and Particle Size of Graphite Used
Table 6: Graphite Grades Used in Various Applications and Markets That Will Be Disrupted
Table 7: Global Market for Graphite, by Type, Through 2027
Table 8: Global Market for Graphite, by Type, Through 2027
Table 9: Global Market for Natural Graphite, by Region, Through 2027
Table 10: Global Market for Natural Graphite, by Region, Through 2027
Table 11: Global Natural Graphite Reserves and Production, Through 2021
Table 12: Global Market for Synthetic Graphite, by Region, Through 2027
Table 13: Global Market for Synthetic Graphite, by Region, Through 2027
Table 14: Global Market for Graphite, by Application, Through 2027
Table 15: Global Market for Graphite, by Application, Through 2027
Table 16: Global Graphite Market for Refractory and Metallurgy Applications, by Region, Through 2027
Table 17: Global Market for Graphite in Refractory and Metallurgy Applications, by Region, Through 2027
Table 18: Typical Electrode Composition
Table 19: Partial List of Customers for Graphite Electrodes in the Steel Industry (EAF)
Table 20: Global Market for Graphite Electrodes, by Region, Through 2027
Table 21: Global Market for Graphite Cathodes, by Region, Through 2027
Table 22: Global Market for Graphite Crucibles, by Region, Through 2027
Table 23: Global Market for Graphite Refractories, by Region, Through 2027
Table 24: Global Market for Graphite in Battery and Other Conductive Material Applications, by Region, Through 2027
Table 25: Global Market for Graphite in Battery and Other Conductive Material Applications, by Region, Through 2027
Table 26: Top Lithium-ion Battery Exports, by Country, 2021
Table 27: Countries Garnering Largest Trade Surpluses from Lithium-Ion Batteries, 2021
Table 28: Top Exporting Companies of Lithium-Ion Batteries, 2021
Table 29: List of Companies in the Lithium Battery Industry, by Country
Table 30: Companies Investing or Invested in Battery Technology for Electric Vehicles
Table 31: Graphite Content in Vehicle Batteries
Table 32: Graphite Usage in Automotive Batteries, by Market Penetration of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
Table 33: Comparison of Natural and Synthetic Graphite for Use in Lithium-Ion Batteries
Table 34: Cost and Property Comparison of L-iB Anode Materials
Table 35: Global Market for Graphite in the Lithium-Ion Battery Industry, by Region, Through 2027
Table 36: Global Market for Graphite in Alkaline Batteries, by Region, Through 2027
Table 37: Global Market for Graphite in the Carbon Brush Industry, by Region, Through 2027
Table 38: Global PEMFC Market, by Region, Through 2022
Table 39: Global Market for Graphite in Lubricants and Industrial Applications, by Region, Through 2027
Table 40: Global Market for Graphite in Lubricants and Industrial Applications, by Region, Through 2027
Table 41: Brake Pad Technologies and Graphite Usage in Each
Table 42: Global Market for Graphite in the Friction Industry, by Region, Through 2027
Table 43: Companies Active in Expandable Graphite Business
Table 44: Global Market for Carbon Fibers and Expandable Graphite, by Region, Through 2027
Table 45: Global Market for Graphite in Other Applications, by Region, Through 2027
Table 46: Global Market for Graphite in Other Applications, by Region, Through 2027
Table 47: Unique Properties of Graphene
Table 48: Comparison of Graphene Types and Graphite Markets
Table 49: Graphite Properties in Nuclear Applications
Table 50: Graphite Grades Compared per Nuclear Market Targets (ppm)
Table 51: Global Market for Graphite in Recarburizers, Through 2027
Table 52: Global Market for Graphite in Pencils, by Region, Through 2027
Table 53: Global Market for Graphite in All Other Applications Combined, Through 2027
Table 54: Global Market Volumes of Graphite, by End-Use Industry, Through 2027
Table 55: Global Market for Graphite, by End-Use Industry, Through 2027
Table 56: Global Market Volumes of Graphite in the Metal Industry, by Region, Through 2027
Table 57: Global Market for Graphite in the Metal Industry, by Region, Through 2027
Table 58: Automotive Manufacturers’ Moves Towards Electrification
Table 59: Global Market for Graphite in the Automotive Industry, by Region, Through 2027
Table 60: Global Market for Graphite in the Automotive Industry, by Region, Through 2027
Table 61: Global Market Volumes of Graphite in the Electronics Industry, by Region, Through 2027
Table 62: Global Market for Graphite in the Electronics Industry, by Region, Through 2027
Table 63: Global Market Volumes of Graphite in Other Industries, by Region, Through 2027
Table 64: Global Market for Graphite in Other Industries, by Region, Through 2027
Table 65: Global Market Volumes of Graphite, by Region, Through 2027
Table 66: Global Market for Graphite, by Region, Through 2027
Table 67: North American Market Volumes of Graphite, by Country, Through 2027
Table 68: North American Market for Graphite, by Country, Through 2027
Table 69: North American Market Volumes of Graphite, by Type, Through 2027
Table 70: North American Market for Graphite, by Type, Through 2027
Table 71: North American Market Volumes of Graphite, by Application, Through 2027
Table 72: North American Market for Graphite, by Application, Through 2027
Table 73: North American Market Volumes of Graphite, by End-Use Industry, Through 2027
Table 74: North American Market for Graphite, by End-Use Industry, Through 2027
Table 75: Import Volumes of Natural Graphite, 2017-2021
Table 76: Import Value of Natural Graphite, 2017-2021
Table 77: Export Volumes of Natural Graphite, 2017-2021
Table 78: Export Value of Natural Graphite, 2017-2021
Table 79: Import Volumes of Synthetic Graphite, 2017-2021
Table 80: Import Value of Synthetic Graphite, 2017-2021
Table 81: Export Volumes of Synthetic Graphite, 2017-2021
Table 82: Export Value of Synthetic Graphite, 2017-2021
Table 83: European Market Volumes of Graphite, by Country, Through 2027
Table 84: European Market for Graphite, by Country, Through 2027
Table 85: European Market Volumes of Graphite, by Type, Through 2027
Table 86: European Market for Graphite, by Type, Through 2027
Table 87: European Market Volumes of Graphite, by Application, Through 2027
Table 88: European Market for Graphite, by Application, Through 2027
Table 89: European Market Volumes of Graphite, by End-Use Industry, Through 2027
Table 90: European Market for Graphite, by End-Use Industry, Through 2027
Table 91: Import Volumes of Natural Graphite, 2017-2021
Table 92: Import Value of Natural Graphite, 2017-2021
Table 93: Export Volumes of Natural Graphite, 2017-2021
Table 94: Export Value of Natural Graphite, 2017-2021
Table 95: Import Volumes of Synthetic Graphite, 2017-2021
Table 96: Import Value of Synthetic Graphite, 2017-2021
Table 97: Export Volumes of Synthetic Graphite, 2017-2021
Table 98: Export Value of Synthetic Graphite, 2017-2021
Table 99: Asia-Pacific Market Volumes of Graphite, by Country, Through 2027
Table 100: Asia-Pacific Market for Graphite, by Country, Through 2027
Table 101: Asia-Pacific Market Volumes of Graphite, by Type, Through 2027
Table 102: Asia-Pacific Market for Graphite, by Type, Through 2027
Table 103: Asia-Pacific Market Volumes of Graphite, by Application, Through 2027
Table 104: Asia-Pacific Market for Graphite, by Application, Through 2027
Table 105: Asia-Pacific Market Volumes of Graphite, by End-Use Industry, Through 2027
Table 106: Asia-Pacific Market for Graphite, by End-Use Industry, Through 2027
Table 107: Import Volumes of Natural Graphite, 2017-2021
Table 108: Import Value of Natural Graphite, 2017-2021
Table 109: Export Volumes of Natural Graphite, 2017-2021
Table 110: Export Value of Natural Graphite, 2017-2021
Table 111: Import Volumes of Synthetic Graphite, 2017-2021
Table 112: Import Value of Synthetic Graphite, 2017-2021
Table 113: Export Volumes of Synthetic Graphite, 2017-2021
Table 114: Export Value of Synthetic Graphite, 2017-2021
Table 115: Rest of the World Market Volumes of Graphite, by Type, Through 2027
Table 116: Rest of the World Market for Graphite, by Type, Through 2027
Table 117: Rest of the World Market Volumes of Graphite, by Application, Through 2027
Table 118: Rest of the World Market for Graphite, by Application, Through 2027
Table 119: Rest of the World Market Volumes of Graphite, by End-Use Industry, Through 2027
Table 120: Rest of the World Market for Graphite, by End-Use Industry, Through 2027
Table 121: Import Volumes of Natural Graphite, 2017-2021
Table 122: Import Value of Natural Graphite, 2017-2021
Table 123: Export Volumes of Natural Graphite, 2017-2021
Table 124: Export Value of Natural Graphite, 2017-2021
Table 125: Import Volumes of Synthetic Graphite, 2017-2021
Table 126: Import Value of Synthetic Graphite, 2017-2021
Table 127: Export Volumes of Synthetic Graphite, 2017-2021
Table 128: Export Value of Synthetic Graphite, 2017-2021
Table 129: U.S. Patents Specific to Battery Applications of Graphite, 1976-2022
Table 130: Number of U.S. Graphite Patents on Battery Applications
Table 131: Recent Developments
Table 132: Anson Resources: Company Overview
Table 133: Anson Resources: Product Portfolio
Table 134: Alba Mineral Resources Plc: Company Overview
Table 135: Alba Mineral Resources Plc: Product Portfolio
Table 136: Alba Mineral Resources Plc: Recent Developments
Table 137: Gratomic Inc.: Company Overview
Table 138: Gratomic Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 139: Gratomic Inc.: Recent Developments
Table 140: Hexagon Energy Materials Ltd.: Company Overview
Table 141: Hexagon Energy Materials Limited: Product Portfolio
Table 142: Hexagon Energy Materials Limited: Recent Developments
Table 143: iTech Minerals Ltd.: Company Overview
Table 144: iTech Minerals Ltd.: Product Portfolio
Table 145: iTech Minerals Ltd.: Recent Developments
Table 146: Leading Edge Materials Corp.: Company Overview
Table 147: Leading Edge Materials Corp.: Product Portfolio
Table 148: Leading Edge Materials Corp.: Recent Developments
Table 149: Mason Graphite Inc.: Company Overview
Table 150: Mason Graphite Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 151: Mason Graphite Inc.: Recent Developments
Table 152: Northern Graphite Corp.: Company Overview
Table 153: Northern Graphite Corp.: Product Portfolio
Table 154: Northern Graphite Corp.: Recent Developments
Table 155: Nouveau Monde Graphite: Company Overview
Table 156: Nouveau Monde Graphite: Product Portfolio
Table 157: Nouveau Monde Graphite: Recent Developments
Table 158: Westwater Resources Inc.: Company Overview
Table 159: Westwater Resources Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 160: Westwater Resources Inc.: Recent Developments
Table 161: Acronyms Used in This Report

List of Figures
Summary Figure: Global Market for Graphite, by Region, 2021-2027
Figure A: Research Methodology: Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 1: Structure of Graphite
Figure 2: Illustration of Steel Production Processes
Figure 3: Illustration of an EAF
Figure 4: Types of Graphite
Figure 5: Flowchart of Synthetic Graphite Production
Figure 6: Ever-Profitable Market Dynamics of Synthetic Graphite, 2010-2021
Figure 7: Comparison of Particle Size and Purity for Natural and Synthetic Graphite
Figure 8: Flowchart of Isotropic Graphite Production
Figure 9: China’s Energy Consumption, by Source, 2020
Figure 10: Global Average Price of Graphite, 2021-2027
Figure 11: Global Average Price of Natural and Synthetic Graphite, 2021-2027
Figure 12: Graphene Markets and Acceptance Based on Price Points
Figure 13: Global Graphite Production, 2020 and 2021
Figure 14: European Natural Graphite Production, 2021
Figure 15: Crude Oil Prices, January 2022 to June 2022
Figure 16: Global Market Volume Shares of Graphite, by Type, 2021
Figure 17: Global Market Volume Shares of Graphite, by Type, 2027
Figure 18: Global Market Shares of Graphite, by Type, 2021
Figure 19: Global Market Shares of Graphite, by Type, 2027
Figure 20: Global Market Volume Shares of Natural Graphite, by Region, 2021
Figure 21: Global Market Volume Shares of Natural Graphite, by Region, 2027
Figure 22: Global Market Shares of Natural Graphite, by Region, 2021
Figure 23: Global Market Shares of Natural Graphite, by Region, 2027
Figure 24: Global Graphite Reserves, 2021
Figure 25: Global Graphite Production, 2021
Figure 26: Example of Costs Associated with Graphite Mining and Production
Figure 27: Example of Operating Costs for a Graphite Mine
Figure 28: Chinese Method of Producing Natural Graphite
Figure 29: New Method of Producing Natural Graphite
Figure 30: Value Additions in Graphite Processing for L-iB Market
Figure 31: Graphite Content in the Mineral Resources Identified at Various Mines Globally
Figure 32: Flake Graphite Particle Sizes Compared for Various Mines Under Development
Figure 33: Global Market Volume Shares of Synthetic Graphite, by Region, 2021
Figure 34: Global Market Volume Shares of Synthetic Graphite, by Region, 2027
Figure 35: Global Market Shares of Synthetic Graphite, by Region, 2021
Figure 36: Global Market Shares of Synthetic Graphite, by Region, 2027
Figure 37: Processing Synthetic Graphite for EAF Graphite Electrodes
Figure 38: Processing Synthetic Graphite for Battery Anodes
Figure 39: Global Market Volume Shares of Graphite, by Application, 2021
Figure 40: Global Market Volume Shares of Graphite, by Application, 2027
Figure 41: Global Market Shares of Graphite, by Application, 2021
Figure 42: Global Market Shares of Graphite, by Application, 2027
Figure 43: Global Market Shares of Graphite in Refractory and Metallurgy Applications, by Region, 2021
Figure 44: Global Market Shares of Graphite in Refractory and Metallurgy Applications, by Region, 2027
Figure 45: Global Market Shares of Graphite in Refractory and Metallurgy Applications, by Region, 2021
Figure 46: Global Market Shares of Graphite in Refractory and Metallurgy Applications, by Region, 2027
Figure 47: Graphite Electrode Manufacturing Cost Breakdown
Figure 48: Global Steel Production and Production Using Electric Arc Furnace, 2017-2021
Figure 49: Global Steel Production, by Region, 2021
Figure 50: Graphite Electrode Manufacturing Capacity of Largest Six Manufacturers, 2015
Figure 51: Global Market Shares of Graphite Electrodes in the Steel Industry, by Region, 2021
Figure 52: Global Primary Aluminum Production, 2010-2021
Figure 53: Global Primary Aluminum Production, by Country/Region
Figure 54: Trends in Graphite Usage in Aluminum Smelting Cathodes, 2005-2020
Figure 55: Global Market Shares of Graphite in Battery and Other Conductive Material Applications, by Region, 2021
Figure 56: Global Market Shares of Graphite in Battery and Other Conductive Material Applications, by Region, 2027
Figure 57: Global Market Shares of Graphite in Battery and Other Conductive Material Applications, by Region, 2021
Figure 58: Global Market Shares of Graphite in Battery and Other Conductive Material Applications, by Region, 2021
Figure 59: Comparison of Lead Acid and Lithium-Ion Battery Markets, 2012 and 2020
Figure 60: Gigafactory Capacities, 2013-2020
Figure 61: Costs of an Electric Battery
Figure 62: Cross-Section of a Spiral Wound Lithium Ion Battery
Figure 63: 73 Publicly Listed Graphite Companies, by Stage of Development
Figure 64: Global Market Shares of Graphite in Lubricants and Industrial Applications, by Region, 2021
Figure 65: Global Market Shares of Graphite in Lubricants and Industrial Applications, by Region, 2027
Figure 66: Global Market Shares of Graphite in Lubricants and Industrial Applications, by Region, 2021
Figure 67: Global Market Shares of Graphite in Lubricants and Industrial Applications, by Region, 2027
Figure 68: Schematic of Expandable Graphite Production
Figure 69: Expansion Ratios of Treated Graphite Grades from Selected Sources
Figure 70: Relation Between Expansion Ratios and Graphite Particle Size
Figure 71: Global Market Shares of Graphite in Other Applications, by Region, 2021
Figure 72: Global Market Shares of Graphite in Other Applications, by Region, 2027
Figure 73: Global Market Shares of Graphite in Other Applications, by Region, 2021
Figure 74: Global Market Shares of Graphite in Other Applications, by Region, 2027
Figure 75: Property Comparison of Graphene with Other Materials
Figure 76: Graphene Production Technologies and Scalability
Figure 77: Global Graphene Market Share, by Applications, 2025
Figure 78: Schematic of a Pebble Bed Nuclear Reactor
Figure 79: Global Market Volume Shares of Graphite, by End-Use Industry, 2021
Figure 80: Global Market Volume Shares of Graphite, by End-Use Industry, 2027
Figure 81: Global Market Shares of Graphite, by End-Use Industry, 2021
Figure 82: Global Market Shares of Graphite, by End-Use Industry, 2027
Figure 83: Global Market Volume Shares of Graphite in the Metal Industry, by Region, 2021
Figure 84: Global Market Volume Shares of Graphite in the Metal Industry, by Region, 2027
Figure 85: Global Market Value Shares of Graphite in the Metal Industry, by Region, 2021
Figure 86: Global Market Value Shares of Graphite in the, by Region, 2027
Figure 87: Global Market Volume Shares of Graphite in the Automotive Industry, by Region, 2021
Figure 88: Global Market Volume Shares of Graphite in the Automotive Industry, by Region, 2027
Figure 89: Global Market Value Shares of Graphite in the Automotive Industry, by Region, 2021
Figure 90: Global Market Value Shares of Graphite in the Automotive Industry, by Region, 2027
Figure 91: Global Market Volume Shares of Graphite in the Electronics Industry, by Region, 2021
Figure 92: Global Market Volume Shares of Graphite in the Electronics Industry, by Region, 2027
Figure 93: Global Market Shares of Graphite in Electronics Industry, by Region, 2021
Figure 94: Global Market Shares of Graphite in Electronics Industry, by Region, 2027
Figure 95: Global Market Volume Shares of Graphite in Other Industries, by Region, 2021
Figure 96: Global Market Volume Shares of Graphite in Other Industries, by Region, 2027
Figure 97: Global Market Shares of Graphite in Other Industries, by Region, 2021
Figure 98: Global Market Shares of Graphite in Other Industries, by Region, 2027
Figure 99: Global Market Volume Shares of Graphite, by Region, 2021
Figure 100: Global Market Volume Shares of Graphite, by Region, 2027
Figure 101: Global Market Shares of Graphite, by Region, 2021
Figure 102: Global Market Shares of Graphite, by Region, 2027
Figure 103: North American Market Shares of Graphite, by Country, 2021
Figure 104: North American Market Shares of Graphite, by Country, 2027
Figure 105: North American Market Shares of Graphite, by Type, 2021
Figure 106: North American Market Shares of Graphite, by Type, 2027
Figure 107: North American Market Shares of Graphite, by Application, 2021
Figure 108: North American Market Shares of Graphite, by Application, 2027
Figure 109: North American Market Shares of Graphite, by End-Use Industry, 2021
Figure 110: North American Market Shares of Graphite, by End-Use Industry, 2027
Figure 111: European Market Shares of Graphite, by Country, 2021
Figure 112: European Market Shares of Graphite, by Country, 2027
Figure 113: European Market Shares of Graphite, by Type, 2021
Figure 114: European Market Shares of Graphite, by Type, 2027
Figure 115: European Market Shares of Graphite, by Application, 2021
Figure 116: European Market Shares of Graphite, by Application, 2027
Figure 117: European Market Shares of Graphite, by End-Use Industry, 2021
Figure 118: European Market Shares of Graphite, by End-Use Industry, 2027
Figure 119: Asia-Pacific Market Shares of Graphite, by Country, 2021
Figure 120: Asia-Pacific Market Shares of Graphite, by Country, 2027
Figure 121: Asia-Pacific Market Shares of Graphite, by Type, 2021
Figure 122: Asia-Pacific Market Shares of Graphite, by Type, 2021
Figure 123: Asia-Pacific Market Shares of Graphite, by Application, 2021
Figure 124: Asia-Pacific Market Shares of Graphite, by Application, 2027
Figure 125: Asia-Pacific Market Shares of Graphite, by End-Use Industry, 2021
Figure 126: Asia-Pacific Market Shares of Graphite, by End-Use Industry, 2027
Figure 127: Rest of the World Market Shares of Graphite, by Type, 2021
Figure 128: Rest of the World Market Shares of Graphite, by Type, 2027
Figure 129: Rest of the World Market Shares of Graphite, by Application, 2021
Figure 130: Rest of the World Market Shares of Graphite, by Application, 2027
Figure 131: Rest of the World Market Shares of Graphite, by End-Use Industry, 2021
Figure 132: Rest of the World Market Shares of Graphite, by End-Use Industry, 2027
Figure 133: Number of U.S. Patents on Graphite Technologies, 1976-2022
Figure 134: Number of U.S. Patents on Graphite Technologies for Battery Applications, 1976-2022
Figure 135: Chronological Review of Graphite Patents for Battery Applications
Figure 136: Number of Companies Operating in the Graphite Market, by Country
Figure 137: Anson Resources: Net Loss, 2020 and 2021
Figure 138: Anson Resources: Net Loss Share, by Segment, 2021
Figure 139: Alba Mineral Resources Plc: Net Loss, 2020 and 2021
Figure 140: Gratomic Inc.: Net Loss, 2020 and 2021
Figure 141: Gratomic Inc.: Exploration and Evaluation Assets Share, by Country, 2021
Figure 142: Hexagon Energy Materials Ltd.: Net Loss, 2020 and 2021
Figure 143: Hexagon Energy Materials Ltd.: Exploration and Evaluation Expenditures, 2020 and 2021
Figure 144: Hexagon Energy Materials Ltd.: Net Loss Share, by Segment, 2021
Figure 145: iTech Minerals Ltd.: Net Loss, 2020 and 2021
Figure 146: Leading Edge Materials Corp.: Net Loss, 2020 and 2021
Figure 147: Leading Edge Materials Corp.: Research and Development Expenditures, 2020 and 2021
Figure 148: Leading Edge Materials Corp.: Revenue for Reportable Segments Share, 2021
Figure 149: Mason Graphite Inc.: Net Loss, 2020 and 2021
Figure 150: Mason Graphite Inc.: Research and Development Expenditures, 2020 and 2021
Figure 151: Northern Graphite Corp.: Net Loss, 2020 and 2021
Figure 152: Northern Graphite Corp.: Exploration and Evaluation Expenditures, 2020 and 2021
Figure 153: Nouveau Monde Graphite: Net Loss, 2020 and 2021
Figure 154: Nouveau Monde Graphite: Exploration and Evaluation Expenditures, 2020 and 2021
Figure 155: Westwater Resources Inc.: Net Loss, 2020 and 2021
Figure 156: Westwater Resources Inc.: Product Development Expenditure, 2020 and 2021
Figure 157: Westwater Resources Inc.: Net Loss Share, by Country, 2021

Executive Summary

Graphite markets, contrary to what many people believe, are not commodity markets. Buyers and sellers go through testing and validation processes that often last several years before agreeing to do business. The unique properties of graphite make it widely useful in numerous applications, and the material is expected to have significant growth in the coming years.

The properties that make graphite unique are its stability at high temperatures, extremely high electrical conductivity, lubricity and chemical inertness. Based on these properties, the publisher has divided the application markets for graphite into three main segments - refractories and metallurgy, batteries and other conductive materials, and lubricants and industrial—with all other application markets being combined into the fourth category of “other.”

The global market for graphite was estimated to be $16.4 billion in 2021, growing slightly to $17.5 billion in 2022. The growth through 2027 is projected to be at a CAGR of 7.3%, with the market reaching $25.0 billion by the end of the forecast period.

The refractory and metallurgical segment is the largest and was valued at $9.3 billion in 2021. For the five-year period from 2022 through 2027 it is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% to reach $12.9 billion. The growth here is a combination of volume and price as these markets are recovering from the disruptions of their businesses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In contrast, the segment for batteries and other conductive materials has the highest growth rate of 14.2% over the forecast period. The significant growth is catalyzed by the lithium-ion battery segment, which is projected to grow at a healthy growth rate during the forecast period of 2022 through 2027. The demand for these batteries is
primarily witnessed in electric vehicles (EVs). By 2030, the electric vehicles market will need 2,700 GWh worth of lithium-ion batteries every year.

New thermal technology and acid-leaching techniques have enabled the production of higher purity graphite powders that are likely to lead to the development of new applications for graphite in hightechnology fields. Innovative refining techniques have made the use of graphite possible in carbongraphite composites, electronics, foils, friction materials and specialty lubricant applications.

On the basis of region, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. In 2021, Asia-Pacific accounted for more than a 62% volume share of the global market. China is a major market for both synthetic and natural graphite in the Asia-Pacific region. The country was responsible for 79.0% of world natural graphite production in 2021. Relative to other countries, China was able to recover quickly from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Chinese graphite producers increased production after a few months of closures in 2020. This allowed the country to gain a more dominant position in the market for 2021 and slowed down the diversification of the supply chain.

In India, the recovery from COVID-19 was much slower than that seen in China. However, in 2021, the demand for graphite significantly rose for the production of lithium-ion batteries in the country. Companies like Reliance, Mahindra, Ola had been planning to set up lithium battery manufacturing plants in India in the next two years to fulfill the growing need for lithium-ion batteries for various applications. For example, Reliance’s telecom towers are powered by Li-Ion battery. The company is currently in conversation with Ambri, a U.S.-based company focusing on liquid metal batteries, to set up a battery manufacturing giga-factory in India. Such developments related to the expansion of the Li-ion
battery business are expected to provide significant opportunities for the graphite market to grow in India.

Companies Mentioned

  • Anson Resources
  • Alba Mineral Resources plc
  • Gratomic Inc.
  • Hexagon Energy Materials Ltd.
  • Itech Minerals Ltd.
  • Leading Edge Materials Corp.
  • Mason Graphite Inc.
  • Northern Graphite Corp.
  • Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc.
  • Westwater Resources Inc.

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