Global Needle Coke Market Forecast to 2026 | Phillips 66, Mitsubishi Chemical, JXTG Holdings, Baotailong New Material, Indian Oil, Bao-steel Group, C-Chem CO., Seadrift Coke LP

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The global needle coke market is projected to expand at a CAGR of 4.8% from 2018 to 2026, according to a new research report titled ‘Needle Coke Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2018–2026’ by Transparency Market Research (TMR). According to the report, the global needle coke market is expected to reach 1.43 million tons by 2026 in terms of volume. The global needle coke market is driven by expansion in the graphite electrode manufacturing industry. The needle coke market in Asia Pacific is estimated to expand at a CAGR of more than 5.0% during the forecast period owing to the presence of a large number of manufacturers of graphite electrode in the region. In terms of grade, the super premium segment held significant share of the market in 2017.

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Rise in demand for super premium grade needle coke for graphite electrodes due to its low coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE)

Based on grade, the needle coke market has been divided into intermediate, premium, and super premium. Production of petroleum derived needle coke involves specific feedstock, calcination settings, and coking environments. The hardware apparatuses engaged are similar to that of conventional delayed coker unit. The sulfur content in super premium grade is less than 0.01%/w and super premium grade has the lowest coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE), which makes it more suitable for the production of high grade graphite electrodes that can withstand higher temperatures and have high thermal factor. Thus, super premium needle coke is an ideal choice of graphite electrode manufacturers.

Cyclic fluctuations in prices of needle coke

China’s decision to shut down carbon industries in mid-2017 had adverse impact on needle coke manufacturers. At the same time, the decision of major manufacturers to cut down production capacities in order to maintain profit margin led to supply deficit. By the fourth quarter of 2017, the prices of needle coke rose very high, increasing by seven times the prices in 2016. Major players are expanding their production capacities to increase their market share. Several players have announced plans to build new EAF steel plants. This is anticipated to boost the demand for graphite electrodes. This, in turn, is estimated to increase the demand for needle coke. China is expanding its graphite electrode production. It is likely to lower imports by the end of 2021. The market is estimated to be flooded with oversupply of graphite electrodes and needle coke by the first quarter of 2022 due to the significant increase in production capacities. Thus, the prices are likely to be cyclic; they are expected to decrease from 2022.

Graphite electrode application to dominate the global needle coke market

Based on application, the needle coke market has been segregated into graphite electrode, lithium ion batteries, and others. The graphite electrode segment holds the major share of the needle coke market. This trend is likely to continue throughout the forecast period. However, the usage of needle coke is rising in the manufacture of lithium ion batteries owing to the increase in demand for electric vehicles. This is expected to augment the demand for needle coke for lithium ion batteries in the near future.

Asia Pacific anticipated to dominate the market during the forecast period

Geographically, the global needle coke market has been split into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific is anticipated to hold prominent share of the market owing to the growth in the graphite industry in countries such as China, India, and Japan, This is boosting the usage of needle coke in the manufacture of graphite electrodes. China’s plan to expand its EAF produced steel and graphite electrode production is likely to drive the demand for needle coke in the region. Europe is another key region with high demand for needle coke due to the presence of large number of graphite electrode manufactures. Majority of the needle coke in Europe is imported from Japan and China.

Highly consolidated market with few major players

The report comprises profiles of major companies operating in the global needle coke market. Key players operating in the needle coke market include Phillips 66, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, JXTG Holdings, Inc., Baotailong New Material Co., Ltd., Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., Bao-steel Group, C-Chem CO., LTD., Seadrift Coke LP, Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Company Limited, Shanxi Hongte Coal Chemical Co Ltd., Sinosteel Anshan Research Institute of Thermo-Energy Co., Ltd., Petrochina International Jinzhou Petrochemical Co., Ltd., Shijiazhuang Deli Chemical Co., Petroleum Coke Industries Co. (K.S.C), Petrocokes Japan Ltd., and FangDa Carbon New Material Co. Ltd.

Needle Coke Market, by Type

Petroleum Derived
Coal Tar Pitch Derived

Needle Coke Market, by Grade

Intermediate
Premium
Super Premium

Needle Coke Market, by Application

Graphite Electrode
Lithium Ion Batteries
Others (Specialty Carbon, etc.)

Needle Coke Market, by Region

North America
U.S.
Canada

Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Spain
Italy
Russia & CIS
Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
ASEAN
Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Rest of Latin America

Middle East & Africa (MEA)
GCC
South Africa
Rest of MEA

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Key Takeaways

The coal tar pitch segment is anticipated to expand at a significant CAGR during the forecast period .This is due to the resumption of coal tar pitch based needle coke manufacturing units in China. These units had been shut down due to the environmental constraints and closure of graphite electrode production units during 2015 and 2016.

Most of the needle coke is utilized in the manufacture of graphite electrodes. These electrodes are employed in new steel production and recycling of steel. Asia Pacific was a prominent manufacturer of steel in the world, as of May 2017.

Needle coke is employed to manufacture graphite anode material for lithium-ion batteries. Graphite anodes materials made from needle coke have ability in particle size reduction, improve process ability, improve chemical properties, increase density, improve first cycle efficiency, and offer ease of intercalation.

In terms of application, the graphite electrode segment accounted for more than 80% share of the needle coke market in 2017. The segment is likely to remain dominant during the forecast period.

Historical prices of needle coke were quite stable until December 2014. Prices started falling due to the low oil prices and oversupply of the product. Prices reached an all-time low by the end of 2016.

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