Market Forecast By Regions (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa), By Technology (Gas Calcined Anthracite, Electrically Calcined Anthracite), By End-Use (Pulverized Coal Injection (PCI), Basic Oxygen Steelmaking, Electric Arc Furnaces) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC150117 | Publication Date: Nov 2021 | Updated Date: Mar 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 300 | No. of Figures: 90 | No. of Tables: 30 | |
Report Name | Calcined Anthracite Market |
Forecast Period | 2025-2031 |
Market Size | USD 4.83 billion by 2031 |
CAGR | 4% |
Growing Sector | Oxygen Steelmaking |
The Calcined Anthracite Market report thoroughly covers the market by regions, type, mode of delivery and application. The report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the ongoing market trends, opportunities/high-growth areas, and market drivers to help stakeholders align their strategies with current and future market dynamics.
The calcined anthracite market is expected to increase at a CAGR of 4.0% from 2025 to reach USD 4.83 billion by 2031. Electric arc furnaces, electrode manufacturing, and the steel industry's growing demand are the main growth factors. With the help of China, India, and Japan's industrial expansion, Asia Pacific is predicted to take the lead. The market's consistent expansion throughout this time is also attributed to the expanding aluminum and automotive industries.
The Calcined Anthracite Market is constantly growing, due to its essential function in steel manufacturing, electrode creation, and electric arc furnaces. Due to its high carbon content and low levels of impurities, this material is one of the most necessary ones out there for heavy industries. The second-largest region is Asia Pacific, with development driven by growing industrialization-and-accompanying aluminum production and automotive sectors. With applications in clean energy and advanced materials, calcined anthracite occupies a critical role in various industries.
According to 6Wresearch, the Calcined Anthracite Market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 4.0% during the forecast period 2025-2031. The increasing demand for calcined anthracite from steel production, combined with its efficiency and the resulting reduction in production costs owing to its comparatively high carbon content is driving the Calcined anthracite market growth. Calcined anthracite is also quite critical in the making of electrodes for electric arc furnaces and aluminum smelting. This has also seen increased use in clean energy applications, such as advanced batteries for electric vehicles, highlighting its significance in this growing sustainable industry. The growth of automobile construction sectors is yet another driver of growth within the Asia Pacific region, given the increase in industrial activities over there.
Meanwhile, the Calcined Anthracite industry continues to undertake challenges such as raw material price volatility surrounding production costs, environmental regulations regarding carbon emissions that further constrain the companies towards upholding sustainability, and the competitive tension posed by alternative materials like petroleum coke and other carbon sources that's only exerting more pressure on the market. Moreover, until economic uncertainty starts to stabilize, demand fluctuation in the steel and other industries is a big hindrance for the market to grow consistently. Addressing such challenges would, thus, be paramount for continued growth in the industry.
Here are several trends shaping the market growth include:
Here below are mentioned some opportunities that are estimated to boost the market growth include:
Key market players for calcined anthracite include RHEINFELDEN CARBON, Asbury Carbons, Elkem ASA, and Devenergy, whose contribution greatly affected the development of the market. Quality carbon solutions and technical innovations are what set RHEINFELDEN CARBON apart from others. Asbury Carbons fulfills various industrial needs with its global reach. Elkem ASA applies its advanced production capabilities to meet the ever increasing demand, especially in the industries of steel and aluminum. The focus of Devenergy is on sustainable operations and productive manufacturing, which gives it its profile and supports the colorful, competitive environment.
The calcined anthracite market is significantly influenced by regulations associated with the EU Emission Trading System, the Clean Air Act, and REACH. The operation of the Clean Air Act, works as a stimulus for manufacturers to adopt greener technologies, which means manufacturing with better emissions controls. In its interaction with the industry, REACH-a process of Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals-affirms raw material supply and compliance criteria with chemical safety in mind. Meanwhile, the EU Emission Trading System imposes a carbon cap, forcing industries to achieve a balance between environmental goals and industrial performance.
Growth of the Calcined Anthracite market will be stimulated mostly by rising demand during the forecast period, owing to use in steel and aluminum industries because of its efficiency-enhancing properties. Opportunities of opening electricity platform applications, like batteries for electric vehicles, will possibly widen massively. The increasing focus on carbon-neutral initiatives urges manufacturers to explore alternative and greener production techniques. Rapid development of technologies also contributes to product improvement and operational efficiency to help comply with stringent environmental regulations. In turn, emerging economies in Asia Pacific with rapid industrialization and major infrastructure projects are expected to lead the demand.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the following market segments and their leading categories:
According to Ashutosh, Senior Research Analyst at 6Wresearch, The Calcined Anthracite Market is segmented into North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East and Africa. Asia Pacific is expected to dominate due to rapid industrialization, expanding steel and aluminum industries, and significant infrastructure projects. Rising energy demand and manufacturing growth in countries like China and India further solidify its leading position.
The market is categorized into Gas Calcined Anthracite and Electrically Calcined Anthracite. Electrically Calcined Anthracite is projected to lead, driven by its superior purity and consistency, making it ideal for high-performance applications in steel and aluminum industries.
End-use applications include Pulverized Coal Injection (PCI), Basic Oxygen Steelmaking, and Electric Arc Furnaces. Basic Oxygen Steelmaking is anticipated to dominate due to its widespread use in large-scale steel production, coupled with the increased adoption of calcined anthracite to enhance process efficiency and reduce emissions.
The Calcined Anthracite Market report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments:
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Global Calcined Anthracite Market Overview |
3.1 Global Regional Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Global Calcined Anthracite Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Global Calcined Anthracite Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Global Calcined Anthracite Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Global Calcined Anthracite Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Regions, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Global Calcined Anthracite Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Global Calcined Anthracite Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-use, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Global Calcined Anthracite Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Global Calcined Anthracite Market Trends |
6 Global Calcined Anthracite Market, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1 Global Calcined Anthracite Market, Revenues & Volume, By Technology, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2 Global Calcined Anthracite Market, Revenues & Volume, By End-use, 2021 - 2031 |
7 North America Calcined Anthracite Market, 2021 - 2031 |
7.1 North America Calcined Anthracite Market, Revenues & Volume, By Technology, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2 North America Calcined Anthracite Market, Revenues & Volume, By End-use, 2021 - 2031 |
8 Latin America Calcined Anthracite Market, 2021 - 2031 |
8.1 Latin America Calcined Anthracite Market, Revenues & Volume, By Technology, 2021 - 2031 |
8.2 Latin America Calcined Anthracite Market, Revenues & Volume, By End-use, 2021 - 2031 |
9 France Calcined Anthracite Market, 2021 - 2031 |
9.1 France Calcined Anthracite Market, Revenues & Volume, By Technology, 2021 - 2031 |
9.2 France Calcined Anthracite Market, Revenues & Volume, By End-use, 2021 - 2031 |
10 Asia Pacific Calcined Anthracite Market, 2021 - 2031 |
10.1 Asia Pacific Calcined Anthracite Market, Revenues & Volume, By Technology, 2021 - 2031 |
10.2 Asia Pacific Calcined Anthracite Market, Revenues & Volume, By End-use, 2021 - 2031 |
11 Middle East Calcined Anthracite Market, 2021 - 2031 |
11.1 Middle East Calcined Anthracite Market, Revenues & Volume, By Technology, 2021 - 2031 |
11.2 Middle East Calcined Anthracite Market, Revenues & Volume, By End-use, 2021 - 2031 |
12 Africa Calcined Anthracite Market, 2021 - 2031 |
12.1 Africa Calcined Anthracite Market, Revenues & Volume, By Technology, 2021 - 2031 |
12.2 Africa Calcined Anthracite Market, Revenues & Volume, By End-use, 2021 - 2031 |
13 Global Calcined Anthracite Market Key Performance Indicators |
14 Global Calcined Anthracite Market - Opportunity Assessment |
14.1 Global Calcined Anthracite Market Opportunity Assessment, By Regions, 2021 & 2031F |
14.2 Global Calcined Anthracite Market Opportunity Assessment, By Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
14.3 Global Calcined Anthracite Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-use, 2021 & 2031F |
15 Global Calcined Anthracite Market - Competitive Landscape |
15.1 Global Calcined Anthracite Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
15.2 Global Calcined Anthracite Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
16 Company Profiles |
17 Recommendations |
18 Disclaimer |