Global Graphite Electrode Rod Market Size By Type (Ultra-High Power (UHP), High Power (HP)), By Application (Electric Arc Furnace Steel Manufacturing, Refinement of Steel), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Graphite Electrode Rod Market Size And Forecast

Graphite Electrode Rod Market size was valued at USD 4.10 Billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 5.14 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 2.59% from 2022 to 2030.

What's fueling the Global Graphite Electrode Rod Market? Well, it's largely thanks to their growing use in things like electric arc steelmaking, the automobile industry, and even refining steel in ladles. Plus, we're seeing way more steel being made using the electric arc furnace (EAF) these days, and that's only expected to keep pushing the market forward. Want the full picture? The Global Graphite Electrode Rod Market report gives you a complete look at everything going on. It dives deep into the important segments, trends, what's helping and hurting the market, who the big players are, and all the other stuff that really matters.

Global Graphite Electrode Rod Market Definition

Think of a graphite electrode rod like thisit starts as humble petroleum coke and needle coke mixed with sticky coal pitch. We bake these ingredients, then we really get to workkneading, pressing, roasting, and finally, graphitization which gives the rod its superpowers. After machining, it's ready for its big moment in an electric arc furnace. Its job? To be a conductor, blasting electric arc energy to melt steel. Why graphite? Because it's a heat-resistant rockstar that can handle the intensity! That's why these graphite electrodes are essential in electric arc furnaces and other smelting stuff, like recycling old cars and appliances in ladle furnaces to make brand new steel.

Global Graphite Electrode Rod Market Overview

Demand for electrodes is also rising in response to improving global economic conditions. Graphite electrodes have characteristics that include high electrical & heat conductivity, low impurity content, good electrical properties, high mechanical strength, and chemical stability, ascribed to which the market for Graphite Electrode Rod is anticipated to grow during the forecasted period. Furthermore, the growth of the market size is further increased by graphite electrode application in gouging operations such as the formation of a slope or groove, removing defects in castings, or welding by arc or gas process.

However, the strict environmental regulations on carbon emissions, a rise in the price of raw materials, and the replacement by the alternatives such as electric arc furnaces could restrain the market growth in the near future. But still, the increasing demand for the lithium-ion battery as a raw material for electric vehicles is driving the market for graphite electrodes. These batteries typically use graphite anodes as they deal well with the movement of lithium ions during charging and discharging. Hence a significant market growth for Graphite Electrode Rod Market can be anticipated during the forecasted period.

Global Graphite Electrode Rod MarketSegmentation Analysis

The Global Graphite Electrode Rod Market is Segmented on the basis of Type, Application, And Geography.

Graphite Electrode Rod Market, By Type

• Ultra-High Power (UHP)• High Power (HP)• Regular Power (RP)

Based on Type, The market is segmented into Ultra-High Power (UHP), High Power (HP), and Regular Power (RP). Ultra-High Power Electrode is expected to dominate the market during the forecasted period. This is ascribed to its higher durability, thermal resistance, and superior quality.

Graphite Electrode Rod Market, By Application

• Electric Arc Furnace Steel Manufacturing• Refinement of Steel• Other Smelting Processes

Based on Application, The market is segmented into Electric Arc Furnace Steel Manufacturing, Refinement of Steel, and Other Smelting Processes. The Electric Arc Furnace Steel Manufacturing application dominates the Graphite Electrode Rod Market because of fewer alternatives available for it in the market.

Graphite Electrode Rod Market, By Geography

• North America• Europe• Asia Pacific• Rest of the world

On the basis of Geography, The Global Graphite Electrode Rod Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the world. Asia-Pacific region Dominated the market and is projected to stay in the leading position during the forecast period. The dominance is mainly attributed to the expansion of the residential & commercial construction industry. The rising production of motor vehicles boosts the demand for iron & steel, fueling the growth of the graphite electrode.

Key Players

The “Global Graphite Electrode Rod Market” study report will provide a valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market including some of the major players such as Fangda Carbon, GrafTech, Graphite India Limited (GIL), HEG Limited, Jilin Carbon, Kaifeng Carbon Co., Ltd, Nippon Carbon, Showa Denko KK, Tokai Carbon, and Yangzi Carbon.

Our market analysis also entails a section solely dedicated to such major players wherein our analysts provide an insight into the financial statements of all the major players, along with its product benchmarking and SWOT analysis. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.

Key Developments

• November 2021, GrafTech is a unique company reaching a point of transition. The company is currently experiencing a strengthening demand environment along with alleviation of several idiosyncratic headwinds, creating a big opportunity – but there are still several environmental challenges to overcome. GrafTech is one of the primary producers of graphite electrodes in the West and owns a huge market share. Crucially, GrafTech is the only producer that is vertically integrated into petroleum needle coke via its ownership of Seadrift, which by the company’s estimate, represents 20% of ex-China needle coke capacity.

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