Global Pitch Coke Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

Global Pitch Coke Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032


Market Outlook

According to the report by Expert Market Research (EMR), the global pitch coke market attained a value of 9.17 billion in 2023. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 1.43% during 2024-2032 to reach a value of 7.86 billion by 2032.

Pitch coke, a type of carbonaceous material, is derived from the distillation of coal tar pitch. Distinguished by its lustrous appearance, pitch coke boasts of an elevated carbon purity which renders it a preferred raw material in various high-end applications. Notably, it's extensively utilised in the production of graphite electrodes, which play a pivotal role in steel and aluminium production through electric arc furnace and smelting methods respectively. Additionally, its low thermal expansion property makes it a sought-after component in brake pads and other friction materials.

A significant driver for the pitch coke market growth is its indispensable role in the metallurgical industry, especially in the production of steel and aluminium. As developing economies engage in infrastructural developments and urbanisation initiatives, the consumption of metals like steel and aluminium has seen an upswing. Given pitch coke's role in the production of graphite electrodes used in steel manufacturing, the demand for this carbonaceous material is inevitably linked to the growth of the metallurgical sector.

Moreover, the automotive industry's continual expansion, particularly in emerging markets, is increasing the pitch coke market size. Its utilisation in the manufacture of brake linings and clutch plates, vital components ensuring vehicular safety, underpins its significance in this sector.

Furthermore, innovations are on the horizon. Research endeavours are focused on producing pitch coke with even higher carbon purity, making it suitable for more specialised applications in the electronics and aerospace industries. Furthermore, sustainable and green production methods are under exploration, aiming to reduce the environmental footprint of pitch coke manufacturing. In geographical terms, the Asia Pacific accounts for a significant portion of the pitch coke market share, owing to the increasing demand for the product in carbon specialty applications.

Market Segmentation

The market can be divided based on application, end-use, and region.

Market Breakup by Application
  • Aluminium Smelters
  • Graphite Electrodes
  • Others
Market Breakup by End-Use
  • Aluminium Anode
  • Artificial Graphite Electrode
  • Decarburised
  • Carbon Speciality
  • Carbon Additive
  • Crucibles for Semiconductors
  • Equipment for Solar Array Panel
  • Others
Market Breakup by Region
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Middle East and Africa
Competitive Landscape

The EMR report looks into the market shares, plant turnarounds, capacities, investments, and mergers and acquisitions, among other major developments, of the leading companies operating in the global pitch coke market. Some of the major players explored in the report by Expert Market Research are as follows:
  • C-Chem Co. Ltd.
  • Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation.
  • Shanghai Baosteel Chemical Co. Ltd.
  • Sojitz Corporation
  • Asbury Carbons Inc.
  • Others
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1 Preface
2 Report Coverage – Key Segmentation and Scope
3 Report Description
3.1 Market Definition and Outlook
3.2 Properties and Applications
3.3 Market Analysis
3.4 Key Players
4 Key Assumptions
5 Executive Summary
5.1 Overview
5.2 Key Drivers
5.3 Key Developments
5.4 Competitive Structure
5.5 Key Industrial Trends
6 Snapshot
6.1 Global
6.2 Regional
7 Opportunities and Challenges in the Market
8 Global Pitch Coke Market Analysis
8.1 Key Industry Highlights
8.2 Global Pitch Coke Historical Market (2018-2023)
8.3 Global Pitch Coke Market Forecast (2024-2032)
8.4 Global Pitch Coke Market by Application
8.4.1 Aluminium Smelters
8.4.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.4.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.4.2 Graphite Electrodes
8.4.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.4.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.4.3 Others
8.5 Global Pitch Coke Market by End-use
8.5.1 Aluminium Anode
8.5.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.5.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.5.2 Artificial Graphite Electrode
8.5.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.5.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.5.3 Decarburized
8.5.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.5.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.5.4 Carbon Specialty
8.5.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.5.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.5.5 Carbon Additive
8.5.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.5.5.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.5.6 Crucibles for Semiconductors
8.5.6.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.5.6.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.5.7 Equipment for Solar Array Panel
8.5.7.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.5.7.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.5.8 Others
8.6 Global Pitch Coke Market by Region
8.6.1 North America
8.6.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.2 Europe
8.6.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.3 Asia Pacific
8.6.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.4 Latin America
8.6.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.5 Middle East and Africa
8.6.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.5.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
9 North America Pitch Coke Market Analysis
9.1 United States of America
9.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
9.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
9.2 Canada
9.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
9.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10 Europe Pitch Coke Market Analysis
10.1 United Kingdom
10.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.2 Germany
10.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.3 France
10.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.4 Italy
10.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.5 Others
11 Asia Pacific Pitch Coke Market Analysis
11.1 China
11.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.2 Japan
11.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.3 India
11.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.4 ASEAN
11.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.5 Australia
11.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.5.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.6 Others
12 Latin America Pitch Coke Market Analysis
12.1 Brazil
12.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
12.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12.2 Argentina
12.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
12.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12.3 Mexico
12.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
12.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12.4 Others
13 Middle East and Africa Pitch Coke Market Analysis
13.1 Saudi Arabia
13.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.2 United Arab Emirates
13.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.3 Nigeria
13.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.4 South Africa
13.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.5 Others
14 Market Dynamics
14.1 SWOT Analysis
14.1.1 Strengths
14.1.2 Weaknesses
14.1.3 Opportunities
14.1.4 Threats
14.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
14.2.1 Supplier’s Power
14.2.2 Buyer’s Power
14.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
14.2.4 Degree of Rivalry
14.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
14.3 Key Indicators for Demand
14.4 Key Indicators for Price
15 Value Chain Analysis
16 Trade Data Analysis
16.1 Major Exporting Countries
16.1.1 By Value
16.1.2 By Volume
16.2 Major Importing Countries
16.2.1 By Value
16.2.2 By Volume
17 Price Analysis
18 Competitive Landscape
18.1 Market Structure
18.2 Company Profiles
18.2.1 C-Chem Co. Ltd.
18.2.1.1 Company Overview
18.2.1.2 Product Portfolio
18.2.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
18.2.1.4 Certifications
18.2.2 Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation.
18.2.2.1 Company Overview
18.2.2.2 Product Portfolio
18.2.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
18.2.2.4 Certifications
18.2.3 Shanghai Baosteel Chemical Co. Ltd.
18.2.3.1 Company Overview
18.2.3.2 Product Portfolio
18.2.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
18.2.3.4 Certifications
18.2.4 Sojitz Corporation
18.2.4.1 Company Overview
18.2.4.2 Product Portfolio
18.2.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
18.2.4.4 Certifications
18.2.5 Asbury Carbons Inc.
18.2.5.1 Company Overview
18.2.5.2 Product Portfolio
18.2.5.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
18.2.5.4 Certifications
18.3.6 Others
19 Key Trends and Developments in the Market
Additional Customisations Available
1 Manufacturing Process
1.1 Overview
1.2 Detailed Process Flow
1.3 Operation Involved
2 Project Requirement and Cost Analysis
2.1 Land, Location and Site Development
2.2 Construction
2.3 Plant Machinery
2.4 Cost of Raw Material
2.5 Packaging
2.6 Transportation
2.7 Utilities
2.8 Manpower
2.9 Other Capital Investment

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