Foundry Coke Market 2020- COVID-19 Analysis, to 2026 by Growth Insight & Status, Key Development, Trends
Market Highlights
The Global Foundry
Coke Market is estimated to be valued at USD 3607.95 Million
by 2026 and record a CAGR of over 5% during the
forecast period. Foundry coke is predominantly used as a fuel in a
cupola furnace to melt cast iron in foundries. Foundry coke exhibits
distinctive features that are required in the cupola furnace melting process,
which is increasing its adoption in foundries. Foundry coke has lower ash
content as compared to other types of coke. It is also available in large sizes
(~125 mm) and has a dense structure having porosity less than 50%, which
increase its optimal use in iron melting in the cupola furnace. Likewise,
foundry coke has high carbon content and calorific value and hence can produce
maximum heat per kg and melt in less time and less quantity. The other coke
types are of smaller sizes and need to be used in large amount for attaining
the required furnace temperature. Since the coke melts at lesser quantity than
the others, it is economical to use. Besides, foundry coke is durable, which
allows its use in the production of a wide range of products viz. both ductile
and cast-iron products. It is also high in carbon and graphite content.
However, the increasing
R&D over its substitute is a major restraining factor for the market.
Bindered anthracite briquettes can be used as a fuel in foundry cupolas instead
of conventional Foundry Coke Market. The anthracite
briquettes include fine anthracite grains that are bound together with
collagen, lignin, and silicon. The binders offer strength to anthracite
briquettes through the temperatures range from ambient temperature up to
1550°C, usually encountered in a foundry cupola furnace. The bindered
anthracite briquettes offer similar structural strength and fuel content as
conventional foundry coke. Furthermore, the production of conventional foundry
coke requires about 15% of the energy of raw coal during
pyrolysis and releases volatile organic air pollutants, which is harmful to the
environment as well as human health. In contrast, the briquetting process
consumes less energy without releasing any pollutants. Also, the iron castings
produced using the bindered anthracite briquettes in a copula furnace are of
similar quality as of foundry coke. Thus, the increasing preference for
bindered anthracite briquettes over foundry coke is expected to hamper the
global market growth during the forecast period.
Market Players
Market Research Future
(MRFR) recognizes the following companies as the key players in the global
foundry coke market: ABC Coke (Drummond) (US), Erie Coke Corporation
(US), CARBO-KOKS Spółka z o.o. (Poland), Industrial Química del Nalón SA
(NalonChem) (Spain), Italiana Coke s.r.l. (Italy), Nippon Coke &
Engineering. Co., Ltd (Japan), GR RESOURCE LTD (China), and Shanxi Antai Group
Co., Ltd (China).
Segmental Analysis
According to MRFR
analysis, the global foundry coke market has been segmented based on type,
applications, and region.
By type, the global
foundry coke market has been categorized into ash content < 8%, 8% < ash
content < 10%, 10% < ash content. Among these, the ash content < 8%
segment accounted for the largest share of over 40% by value in 2018 predominantly
due to the large-scale adoption of low ash coke products for automotive parts
casting applications. Foundry coke as a fuel includes manufacturing and casting
of automotive parts, heavy machinery, and others. The ash content < 8%
segment is expected to register a CAGR of over 5% during the
forecast period.
On the basis
of application, the global foundry coke market has been classified into
automotive parts casting, machinery casting, material treatment, insulation,
process industries, and others. The automotive parts casting segment
accounted for the largest share by value in 2018 due to the
high demand for foundry coke in manufacturing motor blocks for diesel or other
gas vehicles. These parts are manufactured in the iron foundries where foundry
coke is extensively used as a fuel source.
Regional Analysis
Geographically, the global
foundry coke market has been segmented into Asia Pacific, Europe, North
America, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. As per MRFR analysis,
the Asia Pacific market was the dominant regional market, accounting for the
largest share of over 45% in 2018 and is expected to register
a CAGR of around 5.0% during the forecast period. Asia-Pacific
is followed by North America, which accounted for the second-largest share
of the global foundry coke market in 2018. The North American
market is expected to exhibit a share of over 20% in 2018. The Latin American
and the Middle East & African markets are also likely to witness
considerable growth during the forecast period, 2019–2026.
Key Findings of the Study:
- The Global
Foundry Coke Market was valued at USD 2,597.4 million in
2018 and is expected to register a CAGR of 4.20% to
reach around USD 3,608.0 million by the end of 2026.
- Based
on type, the ash content < 8% segment held the largest share of 5% by
value in 2018 and is expected to register a CAGR of 5.07% during
the forecast period.
- By
application, the automotive parts casting is estimated to be the largest
segment of the global foundry coke market, which accounted for 6% value
share in 2018.
- The
Asia Pacific market accounted for the largest share of 47.1% by value in
2018.
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