Calcined Anthracite Coal Market Report 2026

The calcined anthracite coal market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.66 billion in 2025 to $3.87 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of steelmaking industry, growth in foundry applications, increased use of carbon additives, rising demand from chemical industry, adoption of pulverized coal injection techniques.

The calcined anthracite coal market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.86 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising industrialization in emerging markets, increasing demand for high-purity anthracite, growth in aluminum and metallurgy sectors, adoption of advanced calcination technologies, expansion in water filtration and environmental applications. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for high-purity calcined anthracite, expansion of pulverized coal injection (pci) applications, increasing adoption in steelmaking and foundry industries, growth in carbon additive usage for industrial processes, advancements in electrically calcined anthracite production.

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.

Major companies operating in the calcined anthracite coal market are Elkem ASA, Asbury Carbons Inc., Carbon Resources Limited, Singhania International Limited, Western Carbon & Chemicals, Alphametals Inc., Coalician Carbon & Coke Co. Ltd., Rheinfelden Carbon Products GmbH, Richard Anton KG, Shri Kalindi Coal Company, Krishna Carbon Private Limited, Coalician Resources LLC, Ningxia Carbon Valley International Co. Ltd., Rizhao Hengqiao Carbon Co. Ltd., Shanxi Xinhua Anthracite Co. Ltd., Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., Jilin Jien Nickel & Anthracite Co. Ltd., Shanxi Coking Coal Group Co. Ltd., Hubei Xingfa Chemicals Group Co. Ltd., Henan Yuguang Gold & Lead Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the calcined anthracite coal market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the calcined anthracite coal market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the calcined anthracite coal market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, 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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