Please Wait.....
Report
Graphite - Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts (2025 - 2030)
Market Report I 2025-07-01 I 160 Pages I Mordor Intelligence
Graphite Market Analysis
The Graphite Market size is estimated at USD 5.73 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 9.19 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 9.89% during the forecast period (2025-2030). Robust battery demand, structural shifts in steelmaking, and intensifying efforts to localize critical-material supply chains collectively underpin this trajectory. The graphite industry is experiencing a decisive shift from a bulk commodity sector to a strategic materials arena supporting decarbonization across mobility, power, and heavy industry. Natural-resource concentration in Asia-Pacific and policy incentives in North America and Europe are catalyzing new investment in mining, processing, and recycling assets. Simultaneously, the rising cost of capital and stricter environmental scrutiny are encouraging joint ventures that spread risk while ensuring responsible sourcing. A fresh inference that emerges is that contract structures are lengthening off-take agreements now regularly span 10-plus years, signaling buyers' willingness to lock in feedstock security even at higher prices.
Global Graphite Market Trends and Insights
Augmenting Demand from the Lithium-ion Battery Industry
Battery manufacturers now account for the single largest slice of the graphite market share, and the segment's 17%-plus CAGR indicates sustained acceleration through the decade. Intensifying price competition among electric-vehicle (EV) brands magnifies the cost sensitivity of anodes, tilting preference toward natural graphite that offers a multithousand-dollar per-tonne advantage over synthetic alternatives. This cost gradient is widening as energy prices rise, because synthetic production requires temperatures of 3,000 C, whereas natural purification usually runs below 1,800 C. One inference observable from recent tender data is that automakers are accepting slightly lower first-cycle efficiency in exchange for natural graphite's better ESG profile, illustrating how carbon-footprint metrics have become commercially material.
Increase in Steel Production in Asia and the Middle East
The shift toward electric-arc furnaces (EAF) for emissions abatement is materially lifting demand for ultra-high-power graphite electrodes. Machinery and automotive applications now drive a larger share of steel consumption, implicitly elevating electrode durability and conductivity requirements. A fresh inference is that electrode suppliers can certify lower sulfur and nitrogen contents, secure premium price realizations because EAF operators see a direct link between electrode purity, tap-to-tap time, and overall furnace energy efficiency.
Stringent Environmental Regulations
Carbon-pricing regimes and Scope-3 disclosure frameworks are prompting producers to adopt renewable power and to pilot low-temperature catalytic graphitization developed by the U.S. Department of Energy, which halves energy use and compresses production cycles from weeks to hours.
Other drivers and restraints analyzed in the detailed report include:
Increase in Natural Graphite Recycling Initiatives / Growing Demand from the Electronics Industry / Limited Availability of High-Quality Natural Graphite /
For complete list of drivers and restraints, kindly check the Table Of Contents.
Segment Analysis
Natural graphite is rapidly gaining market share despite synthetic graphite's current dominance at 58.09% of the market in 2024. Fresh purification processes such as caustic baking combined with microwave heating now deliver 99.95% purity, closing the historical performance gap. A clear inference is that life-cycle-assessment data, which now feature in OEM purchasing dashboards, are tipping procurement policies in favor of natural graphite even when immediate cell-level energy density is marginally lower.
Supply-security concerns amplify interest in biomass-derived synthetic graphite, which could reduce dependence on mined natural graphite and petroleum needle-coke routes. Pilot studies confirm that lignin-based precursors yield turbostratic carbon with an interlayer spacing conducive to lithium intercalation. The fresh inference is that dual-sourcing strategies, natural flake plus bio-graphite, are surfacing as an attractive hedge against geopolitical disruption and carbon-price escalation.
The Graphite Market Report Segments the Industry by Type (Natural Graphite and Synthetic Graphite), Application (Electrodes, Refractories, Casting, and Foundries, Batteries, Lubricants, and Other Applications), End-User Industry (Metallurgy, Electronic, Automotive, and Other End-User Industries), and Geography (Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle-East and Africa).
Geography Analysis
Asia-Pacific currently captures 55.42% graphite market share and registers the fastest regional CAGR at above 11%. China's dominance stems from integrated clusters that combine flake-graphite mines, purification lines, and spheronization plants into a single logistics corridor. A fresh inference is that ASEAN nations such as Indonesia and Malaysia are courting mid-stream processors, hoping to replicate China's cluster model and thus create alternative nodes in the value chain.
North America is transitioning from an import-dependent consumer base to an emerging producer, helped by the Inflation Reduction Act's tax credits that reimburse 10% of qualified anode-component costs. Europe's graphite industry is shaped by regulatory leadership rather than resource endowment. Mandatory minimum recycled-content thresholds in batteries are pushing gigafactories to sign multi-year supply contracts with recyclers.
List of Companies Covered in this Report:
Asbury Carbons / BTR New Material Group Co., Ltd. / GrafTech International / Graphit Kropfmuhl GmbH / Imerys / Mason Resources Inc. / Mersen / Nippon Kokuen Group / Northern Graphite / POCO / Resonac Holdings Corporation / SGL Carbon / Shanghai Shanshan Technology Co., Ltd. / Syrah Resources Limited / Tokai Carbon Co., Ltd. / Triton Minerals Limited /
Additional Benefits:
The market estimate (ME) sheet in Excel format /
3 months of analyst support /
1 Introduction
1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
1.2 Scope of the Study
2 Research Methodology
3 Executive Summary
4 Market Landscape
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Market Drivers
4.2.1 Augmenting Demand from the Lithium-ion Battery Industry
4.2.2 Increase in Steel Production in Asia and the Middle East
4.2.3 Increase in Natural Graphite Recycling Initiatives
4.2.4 Growing Demand for Conductive Graphite from Electronics Industry
4.2.5 Increasing Demand from Aerospace and Defense Industry
4.3 Market Restraints
4.3.1 Stringent Environmental Regulations
4.3.2 Limited Availability of High-Quality Natural Graphite
4.3.3 Fluctuation in Raw Material Prices
4.4 Value Chain Analysis
4.5 Regulatory and Environmental Outlook
4.6 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
4.6.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.6.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.6.3 Threat of New Entrants
4.6.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
4.6.5 Degree of Competition
5 Market Size and Growth Forecasts (Value and Volume)
5.1 By Type
5.1.1 Natural Graphite
5.1.2 Synthetic Graphite
5.2 By Application
5.2.1 Electrodes
5.2.2 Refractories, Casting and Foundries
5.2.3 Batteries
5.2.4 Lubricants
5.2.5 Other Applications (Thermal Management Materials, Friction Products and Brake Linings,etc.)
5.3 By End-user Industry
5.3.1 Metallurgy
5.3.2 Electronic
5.3.3 Automotive
5.3.4 Other Industries (Energy, Aerospace and Defence, etc.)
5.4 By Geography
5.4.1 Asia-Pacific
5.4.1.1 China
5.4.1.2 India
5.4.1.3 Japan
5.4.1.4 South Korea
5.4.1.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
5.4.2 North America
5.4.2.1 United States
5.4.2.2 Canada
5.4.2.3 Mexico
5.4.3 Europe
5.4.3.1 Germany
5.4.3.2 United Kingdom
5.4.3.3 France
5.4.3.4 Italy
5.4.3.5 Russia
5.4.3.6 Rest of Europe
5.4.4 South America
5.4.4.1 Brazil
5.4.4.2 Argentina
5.4.4.3 Rest of South America
5.4.5 Middle-East and Africa
5.4.5.1 Saudi Arabia
5.4.5.2 South Africa
5.4.5.3 Rest of Middle-East and Africa
6 Competitive Landscape
6.1 Market Concentration
6.2 Strategic Moves
6.3 Market Share(%)/Ranking Analysis
6.4 Company Profiles (includes Global level Overview, Market level overview, Core Segments, Financials as available, Strategic Information, Market Rank/Share for key companies, Products and Services, and Recent Developments)
6.4.1 Asbury Carbons
6.4.2 BTR New Material Group Co., Ltd.
6.4.3 GrafTech International
6.4.4 Graphit Kropfmuhl GmbH
6.4.5 Imerys
6.4.6 Mason Resources Inc.
6.4.7 Mersen
6.4.8 Nippon Kokuen Group
6.4.9 Northern Graphite
6.4.10 POCO
6.4.11 Resonac Holdings Corporation
6.4.12 SGL Carbon
6.4.13 Shanghai Shanshan Technology Co., Ltd.
6.4.14 Syrah Resources Limited
6.4.15 Tokai Carbon Co., Ltd.
6.4.16 Triton Minerals Limited
7 Market Opportunities and Future Outlook
7.1 White-space and Unmet-Need Assessment
7.2 Increasing Applications of Graphite in Green Technologies
7.3 Increasing Graphene Demand and Nuclear Energy
- Not Sure / Need Reassuring
- Confirm Content
-
Content is provided by our partners and every effort is made to make Market Report details as clear as possible. If you are not sure the exact content you require is included in this study you can Contact us to double check. To do this you can:
Use the ‘? ASK A QUESTION’ below the license / prices and to the right of this box. This will come directly to our team who will work on dealing with your request as soon as possible.
Write to directly on support@scotts-international.com with details. Please include as much information as possible including the name of report or link so our staff will be able to work on you request.
Telephone us directly on 0048 603 394 346 and an experienced member of team will be on hand to answer.
-
- Sample Pages
-
With the vast majority of our partners we can obtain Sample Pages to support your decision. This is something we can arrange without revealing your personal details.
It is important to note that we will not be able to provide you the exact data or statistics such as Market Size and Forecasts. Sample pages usually confirm the layout or the Categories included in Charts and Graphs, excluding specific data.
To ask for Sample Pages by contact us through ‘? ASK A QUESTION’, support@scotts-international.com, or by telephoning 0048 603 394 346.
-
- Check for Alternatives
-
Whilst we try to make our online platform as easy to use as possible there is always the possibility that a better alternative has not been found in your search.
To avoid this possibility Contact us through ‘? ASK A QUESTION’, support@scotts-international.com, or by telephoning 0048 603 394 346 and a Senior Team Member can review your requirements and send a list of possibilities with opinions and recommendations.
-
- Confirm Content
- Prices / Formats / Delivery
- Prices
-
All prices are set by our partners and should be exactly the same as those listed on their own websites. We work on a Revenue share basis ensuring that you never pay more than what is offered elsewhere.
Should you find the price cheaper on another platform we recommend you to Contact us as we should be able to match this price. You can Contact us though through ‘? ASK A QUESTION’, support@scotts-international.com, or by telephoning 0048 603 394 346.
-
- Discounts
-
As we work in close partnership with our Partners from time to time we can secure discounts and assist with negotiations, this is part of our personalised service to you.
Discounts can sometimes be arranged for speedily placed orders; multiple report purchases or Higher License purchases.
To check if a Discount is possible please Contact our experienced team through ‘? ASK A QUESTION’, support@scotts-international.com, or by telephoning 0048 603 394 346.
-
- Available Currencies
-
Most Market Reports on our platform are listed in USD or EURO based on the wishes of our Partners. To avoid currency fluctuations and potential price differentiations we do not offer the possibility to change the currency online.
Should you wish to pay in a different currency to that advertised online we do accept payments in USD, EURO, GBP and PLN. The price will be calculated based on the relevant exchange rate taken from our National Bank.
To pay in a different above currency to that advertised online please Contact our team and a quotation will be sent within a couple of hours with payment details.
-
- Licenses
-
License options vary from Partner to Partner as is usually based on the number of Users that will benefitting from the report. It is very important that License ordered is not breached as this could have potential negative consequences for you individually or your employer.
If you have questions or need confirmation about the specific license we recommend you to Contact us and a detailed explanation will be provided.
-
- Global Site License
-
The Global Site License is the most comprehensive license available. By selecting this license, the Market Report can be shared with other ‘Allowed Users’ and any other member of staff from the same organisation regardless of geographic location.
It is important to note that this may exclude Parent Companies or Subsidiaries.
If you have questions or need confirmation about the specific license we recommend you to Contact us and a detailed explanation will be provided.
-
- Formats
-
The most common format is PDF, however in certain circumstances data may be present in Excel format or Online, especially in the case of Database or Directories. In addition, for certain higher license options a CD may also be provided.
If you have questions or need clarification about the specific formats we recommend you to Contact us and a detailed explanation will be provided.
-
- Delivery
-
Delivery is fulfilled by our partners directly. Once an order has been placed we inform the partner by sharing the delivery email details given in the order process.
Delivery is usually made within 24 hours of an order being placed, however it may take longer should your order be placed prior to the weekend or if otherwise specified on the Market Report details page. Additionally, if details have been not fully completed in the Order process a delay in delivery is possible.
If a delay in delivery is expected you will be informed about it immediately.
-
- Shipping Charges
-
As most Market Reports are delivered in PDF format we almost never have to add additional Shipping Charges. If, however you are ordering a Higher License service or a specific delivery format (e.g. CD version) charges may apply.
If you are concerned about additional Shipping Charges we recommend you to Contact us to double check.
-
- Prices
- Ordering
- By Credit Card
-
We work in Partnership with PayU to ensure payments are made securely in a fast and effortless way. PayU is the e-payments division of Naspers.
Naspers operates in over 133 International Markets and ranks 3rd Globally in terms of the number of e-commerce customers served.
For more information on PayU please visit: https://www.payu.pl/en/about-us
-
- By Money Transfer
-
If you require an invoice prior to payment, this is possible. To ensure a speedy delivery of the Market Report we require all relevant company details and you agree to maximum payment terms of 30 days from receipt of order.
With our regular clients deliver of the Market Report can be made prior to receiving payment, however in some circumstances we may ask for payment to be received before arranging for the Market Report to be delivered.
-
- By Credit Card
- Security
- Website security
-
We have specifically partnered with leading International companies to protect your privacy by using different technologies and processes to ensure security.
Everything submitted to Scotts International is encrypted via SSL (Secure Socket Layer) and all personal information provided to Scotts International is stored on computer systems with limited access in controlled environments.
-
- Credit Card Security
-
We partner with PayU (https://www.payu.pl/en/about-us) to ensure all credit card payments are made securely in a fast and effortless way.
PayU offers 250+ various payment channels and eWallet services across 4 continents allowing buyers to pay electronically, whether on a computer or a mobile device.
-
- Website security