Calcined Anthracite Coal Global Market Report 2025

The calcined anthracite coal market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.47 billion in 2024 to $3.66 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing need for clean and safe water, growing demand for water treatment solutions, increasing demand for high-quality carbon materials, increasing industrialization, and increasing awareness about water pollution.

The calcined anthracite coal market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.59 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing steel sector, growing need for premium carbon materials, increasing focus on recycling and sustainability, rising urbanization, and growing demand for steel. Major trends in the forecast period include digital technology integration, ecological mining methods, advanced water treatment solutions, innovations in coal calcination techniques, and technological advancements.

The forecast of 5.9% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.5% from the previous estimate for this market. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. Tariffs on calcined anthracite imports, particularly from China, may drive up domestic procurement costs for U.S. steelmakers and foundries relying on this critical carbon additive. The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.

The increasing demand for steel is expected to drive the growth of the calcined anthracite coal market in the future. Steel, an alloy of iron and carbon often combined with other elements, is known for its strength and versatility in construction, manufacturing, and industrial applications. The growing demand for steel is fueled by rapid urbanization and industrialization, which are driving infrastructure development and manufacturing. Calcined anthracite coal plays a crucial role in steel production by enhancing carbon content, reducing impurities, and improving thermal efficiency in blast and electric arc furnaces. For example, in June 2024, the American Iron and Steel Institute, a U.S.-based trade association, reported that U.S. raw steel production in 2023 reached 89.7 million net tons, reflecting a 1.1% increase compared to 2022. As a result, the increasing demand for steel is propelling the growth of the calcined anthracite coal market.

Companies in the calcined anthracite coal market are making strategic investments, such as building new production facilities, to boost output capacity, meet rising demand, and improve supply chain efficiency. These investments also focus on enhancing product quality, lowering production costs, and strengthening their market positions amid increasing industrial demand. For instance, in 2023, Tata Steel, an Indian steel manufacturer, introduced a new EAF facility that utilizes calcined anthracite to improve carbon content control and reduce emissions. This facility features advanced automation, higher thermal efficiency, and the ability to produce high-quality steel with fewer impurities. The use of calcined anthracite in such facilities underscores its role in promoting sustainable industrial practices.

In July 2024, PT Delta Dunia Makmur Tbk, an Indonesia-based mining company, acquired Atlantic Carbon Group for an undisclosed sum. With this acquisition, Delta Dunia Group aims to expand from a mining service provider to a mine owner, diversify its revenue sources by increasing its exposure to future-facing commodities, and strengthen its position in the ultra-high-grade (UHG) anthracite market to support low-carbon steel (LC steel) production. Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc., a U.S.-based mining company, specializes in providing calcined anthracite coal.

Calcined anthracite coal is a high-quality coal that undergoes calcination, a process where it is heated to a high temperature to remove volatile substances. This results in a material with higher carbon content, greater hardness, and improved conductivity, making it ideal for industrial applications. Its primary use is as a carbon additive in the production of steel, aluminum, and other industrial materials, enhancing the efficiency of smelting processes. Additionally, it is used in various applications requiring a stable, high-performance carbon material.

The main types of calcined anthracite coal include gas calcined anthracite and electrically calcined anthracite. Gas calcined anthracite is produced by heating anthracite coal in a gas-fired furnace, which removes volatiles and reduces sulfur and ash content, making it suitable for industrial applications. This coal is available in various forms, such as granular, powder, briquettes, and more. Calcined anthracite coal is primarily used in applications such as steelmaking, foundry, water filtration, pulverized coal injection (PCI), and as a carbon additive. It is typically distributed through direct sales, wholesalers, distributors, and online retail channels, with end-users in industries such as metallurgy, chemicals, and other sectors.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The sharp rise in U.S. tariffs and the ensuing trade tensions in spring 2025 are having a notable impact on the utilities sector, particularly across power generation, grid modernization, and renewable energy initiatives. Increased duties on imported equipment such as turbines, transformers, solar panels, and battery storage systems are driving up both capital and operational expenses for utility companies, prompting many to delay projects or pass higher costs on to consumers through increased energy rates. The water and waste management sectors are similarly affected, as tariffs inflate the cost of essential machinery, piping, and treatment technologies. Moreover, retaliatory tariffs from key trading partners have disrupted the supply of critical raw materials - such as rare earth elements vital for clean energy technologies - posing further challenges to the shift toward sustainable energy. In response, the sector is increasingly focusing on domestic procurement, digital transformation, and efficiency-enhancing innovations to control rising costs while safeguarding energy reliability and meeting regulatory demands.

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Major players in the calcined anthracite coal market are Elkem ASA, Asbury Carbons Inc., RX MARINE INTERNATIONAL, Sea Som Carbon Co., Carbon Resources Limited, Singhania International Limited, Western Carbon & Chemicals, Bhartia Commercials Private Limited, Alphametals Inc., Coalician Carbon & Coke Co. Ltd., Dev Energy, RESORBENT s.r.o., Rheinfelden Carbon Products GmbH, Richard Anton KG, S V Ipsat Private Limited, Shri Kalindi Coal Company, Krishna Carbon Private Limited, Coalician Resources LLC, Ningxia Carbon Valley International Co. Ltd., Rizhao Hengqiao Carbon Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the calcined anthracite coal market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in calcined anthracite coal report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the calcined anthracite coal market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The calcined anthracite coal market consists of sales of calcined carbon additives, calcined anthracite fines, carbon raisers, recarburizers, and electrode paste. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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