Industry Background:
Synthetic Graphite (Also known as Artificial Graphite) consists of graphitic carbon obtained by graphitizing of non-graphitic carbon, by CVD from hydrocarbons. The primary raw material for manufacturing synthetic graphite is calcined petroleum coke and coke tar pitch both including highly graphitizable forms of carbon. Friction, foundry, fuel cell bipolar plates, coatings, electrical carbons, electrolytic systems, corrosion materials, conductive fillers, rubber and plastic additives, and drilling applications are some of the common uses for synthetic graphite. Synthetic graphite has a high carbon content and more predictable behavior, due to this, it's used in solar energy storage and arc furnaces.This growth is primarily driven by Need of Synthetic Graphite in Batteries and Other Energy Storages and The demand for Synthetic Graphite in Coating Applications.
Globally, a noticeable market trend is evident Growing Research on Applications of Synthetic Graphite. Major Vendors, such as BTR New Energy Materials Inc. (China), SGL Carbon SE (Germany), Mersen (France), Asbury Carbons (United States), XRD Graphite Manufacturing Co., Ltd (China), Nippon Graphite Industries (Japan), Tokai Carbon Co. (Japan), Toray Industries (Japan), Toho Tenax (Japan) and Mitsubishi Rayon Co. (Japan) etc have either set up their manufacturing facilities or are planning to start new provision in the dominated region in the upcoming years.
Key Developments in the Market:
On 18th June 2017, SGL Carbon SE a leading manufacturer of Synthetic Graphite announced that it is acquiring shares from Tokai Carbon Co. Ltd. The closing of the contract will mark the date on which Tokai Carbon Co. Ltd.’s 49 percent share in the joint venture will be transferred to SGL Carbon SE. It was agreed to keep the purchase price confidential.
In April 2021, the lithium-ion battery manufacturing plant of Epsilon Advanced Materials opened in one of India's southern states. Epsilon Carbon's subsidiary is responsible for the new factory. Epsilon Carbon is India's largest coal carbon group, which has recently expanded into the battery content industry. It has shifted its focus to developing and manufacturing high-performance carbon materials for lithium-ion battery anode components.
Market Drivers
- Need of Synthetic Graphite in Batteries and Other Energy Storages
- The demand for Synthetic Graphite in Coating Applications
Market Trend
- Growing Research on Applications of Synthetic Graphite
Restraints
- Reduced Manufacturing Activity Due to Covid-19 Affecting the Demand of Synthetic Graphite
Opportunities
Rise of Solar Industry Will Boost the Demand of Synthetic Graphite and Advancements in The Production of Synthetic Graphite Will Increase Its Demand
Challenges
High-Cost Associated with Production of Synthetic Graphite and Recent Advancements in Purification of Natural Graphite Posing Challenge in Front Of Synthetic Graphite Manufacturers
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Against this Challenging Backdrop, Synthetic Graphite Study Sheds Light on
— The Synthetic Graphite Market status quo and key characteristics. To end this, Analyst at AMA organize and took survey of the Synthetic Graphite industry Vendors. The resultant snapshot serves as a basis for understanding why and how the industry can be expected to change.
— Where Synthetic Graphite industry is heading and what are the top priorities. Insights are drawn from financial analysis, the survey and interviews with key executives and industry experts.
— How every company in this diverse set of Vendors can best navigate the emerging competition landscape and follow a strategy that helps them position to hold value they currently claim, or capture the new addressable opportunity.