| Product Code: ETC008449 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 |
The Philippines saw a significant increase in graphite import shipments in 2024, with top exporting countries being Germany, China, Taiwan, Czechia, and India. Despite the high concentration with a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 remained strong at 15.17%. However, there was a notable decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -45.86%, indicating a potential shift in market dynamics. It would be interesting to monitor how these trends evolve and impact the graphite import market in the Philippines.

The Graphite market in Philippines is projected to grow at a stable growth rate of 0.23% by 2027, within the Asia region led by China, along with other countries like India, Japan, Australia and South Korea, collectively shaping a dynamic and evolving market environment driven by innovation and increasing adoption of emerging technologies.

The Philippines Graphite Market is expected to register a healthy CAGR of 6.9% during the forecast period (2025-2031). Growing usage in electronics and automotive industries are majorly driving the market growth, whereas environmental concerns associated with graphite mining may hamper the growth of the market
Rising demand for natural flake graphites from various end-user industries such as electronics, automotive and chemical industry is increasing on account of its superior electrical conductivity, low maintenance cost and durability in challenging environment conditions. Additionally, use of synthetic or artificial nanographite material for increased application potential such as lithium ion batteries for electric vehicles are likely to boost the market growth over the forecast period.
Growing utilization of graphite electrodes in steel making process across countries like India, China etc., coupled with rising investments towards R&D activities related to new product developments are fueling up the demand?for natural & synthetic flakes across Asia Pacific region including Philippines which is further stimulating regional market expansion over upcoming years. Additionally, rapid industrialization along with growing technological advancements mainly in emerging economies such as China, Japan and India has been driving constructional activities that have further created an immense opportunity for refractory materials including graphite blocks & powders hence resulting into expanding global share.
Environmental concern associated with graphite mining due to production emissions causing air pollution may limit product sales throughout different regions worldwide
Major players operating in global markets include Showa Denko KK., GrafTech International Holdings Inc., SGL Carbon SE, HEG Limited., Nacional de Grafito SA De CV amongst others
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 Philippines Graphite Market Overview |
3.1 Philippines Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Philippines Graphite Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Philippines Graphite Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Philippines Graphite Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Philippines Graphite Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Types, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Philippines Graphite Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Philippines Graphite Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Philippines Graphite Market Trends |
6 Philippines Graphite Market, By Types |
6.1 Philippines Graphite Market, By Types |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Philippines Graphite Market Revenues & Volume, By Types, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Philippines Graphite Market Revenues & Volume, By Natural Graphite, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Philippines Graphite Market Revenues & Volume, By Synthetic Graphite, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Philippines Graphite Market, By Applications |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Philippines Graphite Market Revenues & Volume, By Refractory, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Philippines Graphite Market Revenues & Volume, By Foundry, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Philippines Graphite Market Revenues & Volume, By Battery, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Philippines Graphite Market Revenues & Volume, By Friction Product , 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 Philippines Graphite Market Revenues & Volume, By Lubricant, 2021-2031F |
7 Philippines Graphite Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Philippines Graphite Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Philippines Graphite Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Philippines Graphite Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 Philippines Graphite Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Philippines Graphite Market Opportunity Assessment, By Types, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Philippines Graphite Market Opportunity Assessment, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Philippines Graphite Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Philippines Graphite Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Philippines Graphite Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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