Carbon and Graphite Felt Market - By Product Type (Rigid Carbon, Soft Carbon, Graphite), By Purity (High, Medium, Low), By Application (Thermal Insulation, Batteries and Fuel Cells, Chemical Processing, A&D, Automotive) & Forecast, 2023-2032

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Global Carbon and Graphite Felt Market will witness over 8% CAGR between 2023 and 2032. The increasing awareness of environmental sustainability supports market growth. Carbon and graphite felts are essential materials in energy storage and conversion technologies like fuel cells and batteries, which are pivotal in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The rising efforts from leading companies to expand manufacturing and development activities support market growth.

For instance, in October 2022, SGL Carbon, a global leader in technology-driven carbon solutions, embarked on a strategic initiative to substantially boost its graphite product production capacities for the semiconductor sector by 2024. Over the course of two years, this expansion program aimed to focus on increasing purification capabilities and enhancing the precision of computer-controlled processing for graphite components and felts.

Furthermore, the expanding aerospace and automotive industries are driving up the demand for lightweight and high-performance materials, with carbon and graphite felts fitting the bill perfectly. These industries require advanced materials for thermal management and lightweight structural components. The renewable energy sector, especially wind and solar power, relies on carbon and graphite felts, further driving the carbon and graphite felt market outlook.

The overall Carbon and Graphite Felt Market is classified based on product type, purity, application, and region.

By product type, the rigid carbon segment will witness 8.5% CAGR from 2023 to 2032. Rigid carbon, characterized by its high structural integrity and thermal stability, is crucial in various industries such as aerospace, automotive, and renewable energy. It's essential for applications requiring lightweight yet durable materials, such as aircraft components and wind turbine blades. As these industries expand and seek advanced materials, the contribution of the rigid carbon segment within the carbon and graphite felt market revenue continues to rise.

By purity, the medium purity segment will register 9% CAGR from 2023 to 2032. Their versatility and moderate cost make them appealing for various applications, from thermal insulation to chemical processing. Industries such as metallurgy, semiconductors, and energy storage rely on these materials for their unique thermal and electrical properties. As these industries grow and prioritize cost-effective yet high-performance solutions, the carbon and graphite felt market demand in the medium purity segment remains robust.

Regarding the application, the chemical processing segment will observe 9.2% CAGR from 2023 to 2032. Carbon and graphite felt materials offer exceptional resistance to high temperatures, chemicals, and corrosion. They are instrumental in various chemical processes, including filtration, catalysis, and thermal insulation. As chemical processing continues to evolve and demand efficient, durable materials, carbon and graphite felt play a pivotal role, driving their increasing adoption and growth within this sector.

Regionally, Europe carbon and graphite felt market will showcase 8.3% CAGR from 2023 to 2032. This demand is primarily driven by the region's focus on sustainability and clean energy solutions. Carbon and graphite felts are essential in various renewable energy technologies, such as fuel cells and energy storage systems, aligning with Europe's ambitious green energy goals. Additionally, the aerospace and automotive sectors in Europe seek lightweight and high-performance materials, further bolstering the demand for carbon and graphite felts, making Europe a prominent market for these materials.

Product Code: 6144

Chapter 1 Methodology & Scope

1.1 Market scope & definitions
1.2 Base estimations & working
1.3 Forecast calculation
- 1.3.1 COVID-19 impact on forecast, by region
  - 1.3.1.1 North America
  - 1.3.1.2 Europe
  - 1.3.1.3 Asia Pacific
  - 1.3.1.4 Latin America
  - 1.3.1.5 Middle East & Africa
1.4 Data Sources
- 1.4.1 Primary
- 1.4.2 Secondary
  - 1.4.2.1 Paid Sources
  - 1.4.2.2 Public Sources

Chapter 2 Executive Summary

2.1 Carbon Felt-Graphite Felt industry 360 degree synopsis, 2018 - 2032
2.2 Business trends
2.3 Product type trends
2.4 Purity trends
2.5 Application trends
2.6 Regional trends

Chapter 3 Carbon Felt-Graphite Felt Industry Insights

3.1 Industry ecosystem analysis
- 3.1.1 Distribution channel analysis trends
- 3.1.2 Vendor matrix
- 3.1.3 COVID-19 impact on value chain
3.2 Raw material outlook
3.3 Regulatory landscape
- 3.3.1 North America
- 3.3.2 Europe
- 3.3.3 Asia Pacific
- 3.3.4 Latin America
- 3.3.5 Middle East & Africa
3.4 Technology landscape
3.5 Pricing analysis, by region
- 3.5.1 North America
- 3.5.2 Europe
- 3.5.3 Asia Pacific
- 3.5.4 Latin America
- 3.5.5 Middle East & Africa
3.6 Cost structure Analysis
3.7 Industry impact forces
- 3.7.1 Growth drivers
- 3.7.2 Industry pitfalls and challenges
3.8 Innovation & sustainability
3.9 Growth potential analysis
3.10 Porter's analysis
- 3.10.1 Supplier power
- 3.10.2 Buyer's power
- 3.10.3 Threat of new entrants
- 3.10.4 Threat of substitutes
3.11 PESTEL analysis
3.12 Impact of COVID-19 on industry, by end use
3.13 Impact of Russia Ukraine war on the industry

Chapter 4 Competitive Landscape, 2022

4.1 Introduction
4.2 Global company market share, 2022
4.3 Company market share, by region, 2022
- 4.3.1 North America
- 4.3.2 Europe
- 4.3.3 APAC
- 4.3.4 LATAM
- 4.3.5 MEA
4.4 Competitive analysis of market player
4.5 Competitive positioning matrix
4.6 Strategic outlook matrix

Chapter 5 Carbon Felt-Graphite Felt Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type 2018 - 2032

5.1 Key trends, by product type
5.2 Graphite
5.3 Soft Carbon
5.4 Rigid Carbon

Chapter 6 Carbon Felt-Graphite Felt Market Size and Forecast, By Purity 2018 - 2032

6.1 Key trends, by purity
6.2 High Purity
6.3 Medium Purity
6.4 Low Purity

Chapter 7 Carbon Felt-Graphite Felt Market Size and Forecast, By Application 2018 - 2032

7.1 Key trends, by application
7.2 Thermal Insulation
7.3 Batteries and Fuel Cells
7.4 Chemical Processing
7.5 High-Temperature Furnaces
7.6 Aerospace and Defense
7.7 Automotive
7.8 Others (xx)

Chapter 8 Carbon Felt-Graphite Felt Market Size and Forecast, By Region 2018 - 2032

8.1 Key trends, by region
8.2 North America
- 8.2.1 U.S.
- 8.2.2 Canada
8.3 Europe
- 8.3.1 Germany
- 8.3.2 UK
- 8.3.3 France
- 8.3.4 Spain
- 8.3.5 Italy
- 8.3.6 Russia
8.4 Asia Pacific
- 8.4.1 Japan
- 8.4.2 China
- 8.4.3 India
- 8.4.4 Australia
- 8.4.5 South Korea
- 8.4.6 Indonesia
- 8.4.7 Malaysia
8.5 Latin America
- 8.5.1 Brazil
- 8.5.2 Mexico
8.6 MEA
- 8.6.1 South Africa
- 8.6.2 Saudi Arabia
- 8.6.3 UAE

Chapter 9 Company Profiles

9.1 SGL Carbon
9.2 Toray Industries
9.3 CFC Carbon Co
9.4 Kureha Corporation
9.5 GrafTech International Ltd.
9.6 Nippon Carbon Co., Ltd.
9.7 Showa Denko K.K.
9.8 HEG Limited
9.9 Graphite India Limited
9.10 Mersen S.A.
9.11 Morgan Advanced Materials
9.12 Toyo Tanso Co., Ltd.
9.13 Hexcel Corporation
9.14 Carbon Fiber Technology Co., Ltd. (CFTC)
9.15 Poco Graphite, Inc.