Global Graphite Anode Materials for Li-ion Battery Market Growth 2026-2032
Description
The global Graphite Anode Materials for Li-ion Battery market size is predicted to grow from US$ 8144 million in 2025 to US$ 22377 million in 2032; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 18.1% from 2026 to 2032.
In 2025, global Graphite Anode Materials for Li-ion Battery production reached approximately 2.45 million tons, with an average global market price of around US$3,398 per ton. Graphite anode materials for lithium-ion batteries are negative electrode active materials primarily made from natural or synthetic graphite through purification, modification, granulation, and surface treatment processes. In lithium-ion batteries, they store and release energy via reversible lithium intercalation and de-intercalation between graphite layers. These materials are characterized by stable capacity, long cycle life, reliable electrochemical performance, and relatively low cost. Owing to their technological maturity and balanced performance, graphite anode materials are widely used in power batteries, energy storage systems, and consumer electronics, and remain the dominant anode solution in the current lithium-ion battery industry.
The global market for graphite anode materials is intrinsically linked to the dynamics of the downstream lithium-ion battery industry. In terms of the current development landscape, official data from China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) indicates that China's lithium-ion battery sector maintained its growth momentum in 2024. The total output reached 1,170 GWh, a year-on-year increase of 24%, with the total industry output value exceeding 1.2 trillion yuan. This provides a stable foundation for upstream anode materials. Regarding competition, Chinese manufacturers dominate the global supply chain. As one of the four key main materials, the output of anode materials in 2024 grew over 20% to approximately 2 million tons, reflecting increasing industrial scale and concentration.
Market trends show a structural shift from single-driver growth to diversified expansion. Beyond consumer batteries (84 GWh), energy storage batteries have become a high-growth segment, with output reaching 260 GWh in 2024. Furthermore, the annual installed capacity of lithium batteries (including new energy vehicles and new-type storage) exceeded 645 GWh, surging by 48% year-on-year, which directly fuels demand for anode materials. Technologically, the trend continues to pursue fast-charging, high-energy-density, and low-cost materials.
Key growth opportunities stem from the definitive demand driven by the global energy transition, notably the adoption of electric vehicles and large-scale deployment of energy storage systems. However, the market faces obstacles including potential structural overcapacity risks across the industry, persistent cost reduction pressures, and long-term competition from alternative technology pathways such as solid-state and sodium-ion batteries. Uncertainties in the international trade environment also pose challenges to the global supply chain.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Graphite Anode Materials for Li-ion Battery Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Graphite Anode Materials for Li-ion Battery sales in 2025, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Graphite Anode Materials for Li-ion Battery sales for 2026 through 2032. With Graphite Anode Materials for Li-ion Battery sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Graphite Anode Materials for Li-ion Battery industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Graphite Anode Materials for Li-ion Battery landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Graphite Anode Materials for Li-ion Battery portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Graphite Anode Materials for Li-ion Battery market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Graphite Anode Materials for Li-ion Battery and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Graphite Anode Materials for Li-ion Battery.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Graphite Anode Materials for Li-ion Battery market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Artificial Graphite
Natural Graphite
Segmentation by Level:
High-end Anode Material
Mid-range Anode Material
Low-end Anode Material
Segmentation by Specific Capacity:
Specific Capacity <330mAh/g
Specific Capacity 330-340mAh/g
Specific Capacity >340mAh/g
Segmentation by Performance:
High-capacity Type
High-rate Type
Long-cycle Type
Low-cost Type
Segmentation by Application:
Power Batteries
Consumer Batteries
Energy Storage Batteries
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
BTR New Material Group
Ningbo Shanshan
Hunan Zhongke Electric
Shijiazhuang Shangtai Technology
Guangdong Kaijin New Energy Technology
Shanghai Putailai
Resonac
POSCO Future M
Mitsubishi Chemical
Nippon Carbon
JFE
KUREHA
Zichen Technology
Hebei Kuntian New Energy
Carbon One New Energy
Guangdong Dongdao New Energy
Shanghai XFH Technology
Shenzhen Kingrunning
Nations Technologies
Foshan City Xin Yuan Electronic
Fujian Keda New Energy Technology
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Graphite Anode Materials for Li-ion Battery market?
What factors are driving Graphite Anode Materials for Li-ion Battery market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Graphite Anode Materials for Li-ion Battery market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Graphite Anode Materials for Li-ion Battery break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
In 2025, global Graphite Anode Materials for Li-ion Battery production reached approximately 2.45 million tons, with an average global market price of around US$3,398 per ton. Graphite anode materials for lithium-ion batteries are negative electrode active materials primarily made from natural or synthetic graphite through purification, modification, granulation, and surface treatment processes. In lithium-ion batteries, they store and release energy via reversible lithium intercalation and de-intercalation between graphite layers. These materials are characterized by stable capacity, long cycle life, reliable electrochemical performance, and relatively low cost. Owing to their technological maturity and balanced performance, graphite anode materials are widely used in power batteries, energy storage systems, and consumer electronics, and remain the dominant anode solution in the current lithium-ion battery industry.
The global market for graphite anode materials is intrinsically linked to the dynamics of the downstream lithium-ion battery industry. In terms of the current development landscape, official data from China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) indicates that China's lithium-ion battery sector maintained its growth momentum in 2024. The total output reached 1,170 GWh, a year-on-year increase of 24%, with the total industry output value exceeding 1.2 trillion yuan. This provides a stable foundation for upstream anode materials. Regarding competition, Chinese manufacturers dominate the global supply chain. As one of the four key main materials, the output of anode materials in 2024 grew over 20% to approximately 2 million tons, reflecting increasing industrial scale and concentration.
Market trends show a structural shift from single-driver growth to diversified expansion. Beyond consumer batteries (84 GWh), energy storage batteries have become a high-growth segment, with output reaching 260 GWh in 2024. Furthermore, the annual installed capacity of lithium batteries (including new energy vehicles and new-type storage) exceeded 645 GWh, surging by 48% year-on-year, which directly fuels demand for anode materials. Technologically, the trend continues to pursue fast-charging, high-energy-density, and low-cost materials.
Key growth opportunities stem from the definitive demand driven by the global energy transition, notably the adoption of electric vehicles and large-scale deployment of energy storage systems. However, the market faces obstacles including potential structural overcapacity risks across the industry, persistent cost reduction pressures, and long-term competition from alternative technology pathways such as solid-state and sodium-ion batteries. Uncertainties in the international trade environment also pose challenges to the global supply chain.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Graphite Anode Materials for Li-ion Battery Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Graphite Anode Materials for Li-ion Battery sales in 2025, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Graphite Anode Materials for Li-ion Battery sales for 2026 through 2032. With Graphite Anode Materials for Li-ion Battery sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Graphite Anode Materials for Li-ion Battery industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Graphite Anode Materials for Li-ion Battery landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Graphite Anode Materials for Li-ion Battery portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Graphite Anode Materials for Li-ion Battery market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Graphite Anode Materials for Li-ion Battery and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Graphite Anode Materials for Li-ion Battery.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Graphite Anode Materials for Li-ion Battery market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Artificial Graphite
Natural Graphite
Segmentation by Level:
High-end Anode Material
Mid-range Anode Material
Low-end Anode Material
Segmentation by Specific Capacity:
Specific Capacity <330mAh/g
Specific Capacity 330-340mAh/g
Specific Capacity >340mAh/g
Segmentation by Performance:
High-capacity Type
High-rate Type
Long-cycle Type
Low-cost Type
Segmentation by Application:
Power Batteries
Consumer Batteries
Energy Storage Batteries
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
BTR New Material Group
Ningbo Shanshan
Hunan Zhongke Electric
Shijiazhuang Shangtai Technology
Guangdong Kaijin New Energy Technology
Shanghai Putailai
Resonac
POSCO Future M
Mitsubishi Chemical
Nippon Carbon
JFE
KUREHA
Zichen Technology
Hebei Kuntian New Energy
Carbon One New Energy
Guangdong Dongdao New Energy
Shanghai XFH Technology
Shenzhen Kingrunning
Nations Technologies
Foshan City Xin Yuan Electronic
Fujian Keda New Energy Technology
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Graphite Anode Materials for Li-ion Battery market?
What factors are driving Graphite Anode Materials for Li-ion Battery market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Graphite Anode Materials for Li-ion Battery market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Graphite Anode Materials for Li-ion Battery break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
Table of Contents
158 Pages
- *This is a tentative TOC and the final deliverable is subject to change.*
- 1 Scope of the Report
- 2 Executive Summary
- 3 Global by Company
- 4 World Historic Review for Graphite Anode Materials for Li-ion Battery by Geographic Region
- 5 Americas
- 6 APAC
- 7 Europe
- 8 Middle East & Africa
- 9 Market Drivers, Challenges and Trends
- 10 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis
- 11 Marketing, Distributors and Customer
- 12 World Forecast Review for Graphite Anode Materials for Li-ion Battery by Geographic Region
- 13 Key Players Analysis
- 14 Research Findings and Conclusion
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