Graphite Procurement Intelligence
The global graphite category is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.37% from 2023 to 2030.
It is being driven significantly by the rising utilization of graphite in the manufacturing of structural composite parts for aircraft, increased usage in the wind energy sector, and increasing demand for fuel cells and lithium-ion batteries. Natural graphite holds a sizable portion of the global market share because of its affordability, minimal friction, and performance. In addition, due to its properties, natural graphite has a wider utilization in industries, such as the production of lubricants, brake lining, steel, batteries, refractories, etc. Development of these sectors will lead to increased demand for natural graphite, which in turn will fuel the growth of global graphite category.
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Graphite Procurement Intelligence Report Scope
The Graphite category is expected to have pricing growth outlook of 5% - 10% increase (Annually), with below pricing models.
- Cost-plus pricing model
- Fixed pricing model
Supplier Selection Scope of Report
- Cost and pricing
- Past engagements
- Productivity
- Geographical presence
Supplier selection criteria of Report
- Years of experience
- geographical service provision
- end-user industries served
- type of graphite
- packaging variants
- regulatory compliance
- lead time
- production capacity
- logistics support
- others
Graphite Procurement Intelligence Report Coverage
Grand View Research will cover the following aspects in the report:
- Market Intelligence along with emerging technology and regulatory landscape
- Market estimates and forecasts from 2022 to 2030
- Growth opportunities, trends, and driver analysis
- Supply chain analysis, supplier analysis with supplier ranking and positioning matrix, supplier’s recent developments
- Porter’s 5 forces
- Pricing and cost analysis, price trends, commodity price forecasting, cost structures, pricing model analysis, supply and demand analysis
- Engagement and operating models, KPI, and SLA elements
- LCC/BCC analysis and negotiation strategies
- Peer benchmarking and product analysis
- Market report in PDF, Excel, and PPT and online dashboard versions
Graphite Procurement Cost and Supplier Intelligence
Labor cost, transportation, equipment, and warehouse costs are the major key cost components of this category. Players in the category, generally use a cost-plus pricing model wherein the total price is determined after adding a markup on labor and transportation. A graphite concentrate (90% - 95% total graphitic carbon) is sized and filtered into different mesh sizes such as small/fine flake, medium flake, big flake, and jumbo flake. The cost of flake is then calculated depending on a number of variables, including flake size, impurity levels, and graphite concentration. A greater purity (94% or higher carbon content) and coarser large flakes and XL flakes are typically more expensive. In North America, the prices of graphite start from USD 499 per tonne for finer flakes, whereas it goes as high as over USD 2,299 for XXL size.
The global industry is dominated by the Asia-Pacific region as it is the highest consumer of graphite. China dominates the global graphite market in terms of consumption and production, largely because of the enormous demand from quickly expanding industries like solar, steel production, electronics, lithium-ion battery manufacture, and the nuclear industry. In addition, India is witnessing increased production of steel due to rising demand from infrastructure and automotive sectors, and steel production requires graphite electrodes as a crucial part of the manufacturing process. Therefore, the region’s market is anticipated to witness steady growth during the forecasted timeframe. Furthermore, thorough assessment to check whether the supplier meets the operational requirements (i.e. years of service, geographical service provision, end-user industries, etc.) and functional capabilities (i.e. type of graphite, packaging options, lead time, etc.), evaluating the purpose and the type of graphite required for application (i.e. flake, amorphous, crystalline vein), and negotiating prices & terms with suppliers are some of the best sourcing practices considered in this category.
List of Key Suppliers
- BTR New Material Group Co., Ltd.
- Focus Graphite Inc.
- GrafTech International Ltd.
- Mason Graphite Inc.
- Ningbo Shanshan Co., Ltd.
- Nippon Graphite Industries, Co.,Ltd.
- Northern Graphite Corporation
- Resonac Holdings Corporation
- Shenzhen XFH Technology Co.,Ltd.
- Syrah Resources Limited
- Toyo Tanso Co.,Ltd.
- Triton Minerals Limited
Add-on Services provided by Grand View Research Pipeline:
Should Cost Analysis
- Component wise cost break down for better negotiation for the client, highlights the key cost drivers in the market with future price fluctuation for different materials (e.g.: steel, aluminum, etc.) used in the production process
Rate Benchmarking
- Offering cost transparency for different products / services procured by the client. A typical report involves 2-3 case scenarios helping clients to select the best suited engagement with the supplier
Salary Benchmarking
- Determining and forecasting salaries for specific skill set labor to make decision on outsourcing vs in-house.
Supplier Newsletter
- A typical newsletter study by capturing latest information for specific suppliers related to: M&As, technological innovations, expansion, litigations, bankruptcy etc.
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Brief about Pipeline by Grand View Research:
A smart and effective supply chain is essential for growth in any organization. Pipeline division at Grand View Research provides detailed insights on every aspect of supply chain, which helps in efficient procurement decisions.
Our services include (not limited to):
- Market Intelligence involving – market size and forecast, growth factors, and driving trends
- Price and Cost Intelligence – pricing models adopted for the category, total cost of ownerships
- Supplier Intelligence – rich insight on supplier landscape, and identifies suppliers who are dominating, emerging, lounging, and specializing
- Sourcing / Procurement Intelligence – best practices followed in the industry, identifying standard KPIs and SLAs, peer analysis, negotiation strategies to be utilized with the suppliers, and best suited countries for sourcing to minimize supply chain disruptions