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Coal Tar Pitch Market Share

ID: MRFR//9980-HCR | 128 Pages | Author: Garvit Vyas| May 2024

In the highly competitive Coal Tar Pitch Market, companies implement various strategies to position themselves strategically and gain a significant share of the market. One of the primary strategies employed is differentiation, where companies emphasize unique features or benefits of their coal tar pitch products to distinguish themselves from competitors. This might involve highlighting specific properties such as purity, softening point, or viscosity, which are crucial for various applications including aluminum smelting, roofing, and surface coatings. By showcasing these distinctive qualities, companies attract customers seeking high-quality and tailored solutions for their specific needs, thereby solidifying their market share.


Moreover, pricing strategies play a crucial role in market positioning within the Coal Tar Pitch Market. Some companies opt for a cost leadership approach, offering their products at competitive prices while ensuring consistent quality standards. This strategy appeals to cost-conscious customers and enables companies to capture a larger market share by catering to budget-friendly segments. Conversely, premium pricing strategies target customers who prioritize product performance, reliability, and technical support, allowing companies to command higher prices for superior quality coal tar pitch. By focusing on innovation, consistency, or unique value propositions, companies can justify premium pricing and position themselves as leaders in the premium segment of the market.


Additionally, distribution channels are essential for effective market share positioning in the Coal Tar Pitch Market. Companies strategically partner with distributors, wholesalers, or directly with end-users such as aluminum smelters or construction companies to expand their reach and accessibility to customers. By ensuring their coal tar pitch products are readily available through multiple channels, companies can penetrate new markets, reach diverse customer segments, and strengthen their market share. Furthermore, efficient distribution networks enable companies to provide timely delivery, technical support, and customized solutions, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty, thereby solidifying their position in the market.


Strategic alliances and collaborations also play a significant role in market share positioning strategies within the Coal Tar Pitch Market. Companies often form partnerships with raw material suppliers, research institutions, or industry associations to leverage complementary strengths and resources. Collaborations enable companies to access new technologies, share expertise, and develop innovative solutions to address emerging market needs. By pooling resources and capabilities, companies can enhance their competitiveness, expand their product offerings, and capture a larger share of the market.


Moreover, marketing and branding efforts are essential for shaping market perceptions and establishing a strong position in the Coal Tar Pitch Market. Companies invest in branding initiatives to differentiate themselves, build trust, and create brand loyalty among customers. This could involve highlighting product quality, promoting sustainability initiatives, or showcasing successful applications in various industries. Additionally, targeted marketing campaigns help companies raise awareness, generate leads, and drive sales, further strengthening their market share position.

Covered Aspects:

Report Attribute/Metric Details
Base Year For Estimation 2021
Historical Data 2019 & 2020
Forecast Period 2022-2030
Growth Rate 5.45% (2022-2030)

Global Coal Tar Pitch Market Overview


Coal Tar Pitch Market Size was valued at USD 3.80 billion in 2021. The coal tar pitch industry is projected to grow from USD 3.91 billion in 2022 to  USD 5.97 billion by 2030, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) 5.45% during the forecast period (2022 - 2030). Increase in production of aluminum in the industry drives the market growth of coal tar pitch.Coal Tar Pitch Market OverviewSource: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Coal Tar Pitch Market Trends


Increasing demand for aluminum from the automotive, aerospace, and space industries owing to its strength and low weight and the implementation of stringent regulations regarding vehicle emissions making manufacturers adopt lightweight aluminum components to boost market growth


The aluminum industry demands for the largest use of coal tar pitch due to its good binding property with aluminum. With a specific weight of 2.7 g/cm3, aluminum is a light metal and is one-third of the weight of steel which results in less manufacture expensive, its application in automobiles is to lower the dead weight so that the energy consumption is lowered while boosting the engines. Moreover, this also decrease the noise and raises comfort levels, by altering the alloy composition, it is possible to adjust its strength to fit the needs of the application. Aluminum-magnesium-manganese alloys offer the best balance of formability and strength, whereas aluminum-magnesium-silicon alloys are perfect for car body sheets because they exhibit good age-hardening when painted using the bake-on method. Aluminum is about twice as good a conductor of heat and electricity as copper is in relation to its weight, due to this, aluminum is now the material of choice for important power transmission lines also it makes a great heat sink for a variety of applications where quick heat dissipation is necessary such as LED lights and computer motherboards, moreover of its low melting temperature and density, aluminum is ductile in nature, in molten state it can be treated in a number of different ways, by which it can be casted into sheets, foil, tubes, rods, and wires, among other shapes, although the aluminum foil is 0.007 mm thick, it is strong and entirely impermeable, protecting whatever food it is wrapped in from any flavors or odors from the outside world. Moreover, it blocks out UV radiation. Additionally, the metal itself is non-toxic and odorless, making it perfect for packaging delicate goods like food or medicines. The utilization of recycled aluminum lowers the carbon footprint for producers of food and beverages at this level as well. Metal is completely recyclable, and recycled aluminum is interchangeable with new aluminum. It becomes a considerably more affordable raw material for production runs as a result. According to report by All Aluminum Application it states that 70-80% of the modern aircraft are made up from aluminum to reduce the weight of the aircraft to reduce the fuel consumption and to make travel cheaper.


Figure 1: Aluminum production by region in Metric Tons, 2021Aluminum production by region in Metric Tons, 2021Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


China is the largest producer and consumer of aluminum. In 2021, the production volume of primary aluminum in China was 38.5 million tons, an increase of 3.8 percent compared to 2020. The automotive, aerospace, and space industries are the largest consumers of aluminum because of its strength and lightweight.

In addition, the growing environmental regulations across the globe over the pollution from automobiles also create a huge prospect for the demand for aluminum. Manufacturers have thus begun to switch to aluminum for the weight reduction of automobiles, aircraft, and more. This development has increased the demand for the product during the forecast period.

19 January 2021 Aluminium as a metal can revolutionise electric vehicle industry. Emphasising aluminium edge over other metals, that every kilogram of aluminium used in a car reduces the overall weight by one kg. Increase in the driving range which means 100 kg saved on any electric vehicle could generate an additional 10-15% increase in range.

Coal Tar Pitch Market Segment Insights


Coal Tar Pitch by Grade Insights


The global coal tar pitch has been categorized by its grade, Aluminum Grade, Graphite Grade, Special Grade. The Aluminum Grade segment held the majority share in 2021 contribution to around ~75-80% in respect to the Coal Tar Pitch Market revenue. This is primarily owing to the rising growth in the manufacturing industries has increased the demand for carbon raw materials and products including petroleum coke, coal tar, anodes and cathodes and the utilization of the product to produce electrodes in the aluminum industry due to its economic feasibility and sustainability as a binder further accelerates demand for coal tar pitch market.Coal Tar Pitch by Grade InsightsCoal Tar Pitch Application Insights


Based on End Users application, the global Coal Tar Pitch industry has been segmented into Aluminum Smelting, Graphite Electrodes, Roofing, Carbon Fiber, Refractories, and Other Applications.


Aluminum Smelting held the largest segment share in 2021, owing to the increase in aluminum production from various industries like HINDALCO, Jindal Aluminum, and many others. The Graphite Electrodes segment is expected to bolster at a 4.86% CAGR during the assessed timeline.Coal Tar Pitch Application InsightsCoal Tar Pitch Regional Insights


By Region, the study segments the market into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific Latin America, and Middle East & Africa.


Asia-Pacific has the largest growth of the Coal Tar Pitch Market. The Asia-Pacific market is expected to grow at 4.72%. China and India are the leading markets for coal tar in the region. Aluminum production in China and India is growing at a significant rate, owing to the growth in the construction industry. The industrialization in these countries has increased in rapid this is expected to increase the production of coal tar pitch and, in turn drive the growth of the segment during the forecast period of 2022-2030.


North America is expected to grow at steady pace owing to the increased consumption of coal tar pitch from, chemical industries and construction industry. Coal Tar Pitch is widely used as a base in the production of paints and coatings, and the market is anticipated to rise at a rate of considerable pace between 2022 and 2030.


Further, the major countries studied are: The U.S, Canada, Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa and GCC Countries.Coal Tar Pitch Regional InsightsCoal Tar Pitch Key Market Players & Competitive Insights


Major market players are spending a lot of money on R&D to increase their product lines, which will help the coal tar pitch market grow even more. Market participants are also taking a range of strategic initiatives to grow their worldwide footprint, including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, increased investments, and collaboration with other organizations. Competitors in the coal tar pitch market must offer cost-effective items to expand and survive in an increasingly competitive and rising market environment.


One of the primary business strategies adopted by manufacturers in the global coal tar pitch to benefit clients and expand the coal tar pitch market sector is to manufacture locally to reduce operating costs. In recent years, coal tar pitch has provided products with some of the most significant benefits.


Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd (India) is one of the largest Coal Tar Pitch manufacturers in India, accounting for over 70% market share. The detail quality processes ensure that it is the preferred material which is basically used for the binder in the manufacture of aluminum anode and graphite electrode. Himadri has developed and supplied a special grade of coal tar pitch to DRDO. Himadri has requisite approvals from the major global and India Aluminum and graphite manufactures. These are customized product made specially to suit customer requirement and desired quality specifications.


Rain Carbon Inc.’s (USA) R&D teams thrives at improving the properties of the product to maximize performance. Company anticipates future needs and develops sustainable solution to improve their business performance. This can take the form of reducing the consumption of energy or raw material by decreasing the impact on the workplace and environment or by improving the product.Recent Development


July 2023: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) announced that it has started commercial production of coal tar pitch at its Barauni refinery in Bihar. The new plant has a capacity of 10,000 tonnes per annum and is expected to meet the growing demand for coal tar pitch in the country.

 Key Companies in the coal tar pitch market includes



  • Rain carbon Inc. (USA)

  • Mitsubishi Chemical Carbon Fiber and Composites(USA)

  • Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd (India)

  • Neptune Hydrocarbons (India)

  • Shandong Gude Chemical Co.Ltd (China)

  • DEZA A.S. (CZECH REPUBLIC)

  • Nippon Steel & Sumikin Chemical Co (Japan)

  • Hengshui Zehao Chemicals Co (China)

  • China Steel Chemical Corporation. (China), and others.


Coal Tar Pitch Grade Outlook



  • Aluminum Grade

  • Graphite Grade

  • Special Grade


Coal Tar Pitch by Application Outlook



  • Aluminum Smelting

  • Graphite Electrodes

  • Roofing

  • Carbon Fiber

  • Refractories

  • Other Applications


Coal Tar Pitch Regional Outlook



  • North America

    • US

    • Canada



  • Europe

    • Germany

    • France

    • UK

    • Italy

    • Spain

    • Rest of Europe



  • Asia-Pacific

    • China

    • Japan

    • India

    • Australia

    • Rest of Asia-Pacific



  • Latin America

    • Argentina

    • Brazil

    • Mexico



  • Middle East & Africa

    • South Africa

    • GCC Countries

    • Rest of Middle East & Africa



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