Qualitative and quantitative insights were obtained by interviewing supply-side and demand-side stakeholders during the primary research process. From petroleum coke producers, oil refineries, calciners, and trading houses, supply-side sources included CEOs, VPs of Refining Operations, trading leaders, and commercial directors. Steel manufacturers, electrode producers, and titanium dioxide facilities were among the demand-side sources, which included procurement managers from aluminum smelters, cement plant operations directors, power plant fuel managers, and sourcing leaders. Market segmentation was verified, refinery expansion timelines were verified, and insights regarding sulfur content specifications, pricing mechanisms, and environmental compliance dynamics were obtained through primary research.
Primary Respondent Breakdown:
By Designation: C-level Primaries (32%), Director Level (30%), Others (38%)
By Region: North America (32%), Europe (25%), Asia-Pacific (33%), Rest of World (10%)