The solid fuel market size is projected to reach US$ 485.54 billion by 2031 from US$ 344.94 billion in 2023. The market is expected to register a CAGR of 4.4% during 2023–2031. Increasing demand for pet coke with rapid industrialization is expected to remain a key trend in the market.
The use of coal across different industries across the world is anticipated to boost the growth of the market during the forecast period. In addition, a rise in the development or establishment of oil and gas refineries is further anticipated to fuel the solid fuel market growth during the analyzed timeframe. However, government regulations towards reducing carbon emissions and the availability of coal substitutes are the key restraining factors hampering the solid fuel market growth in the coming years. Moreover, the development and expansion of refineries and the rise in demand for solid fuel are anticipated to drive market growth from 2023 to 2031.
Growing demand for solid fuel for electricity generation and from the transportation fuel industry drives the solid fuel market growth. Electricity is used in a wide range of domestic, commercial, and industrial purposes. Over the years, the use of electricity has increased. According to the data by the U.S. Energy Information Administration published in 2023, the total electricity consumption in the US was 4.07 trillion kWh in 2022, which was 14 times greater than electricity use in 1950. Thus, the rising use of electricity is fueling the solid fuel market growth.
Steel is increasingly used across industries, as it is the most important material for the manufacturing of components used in cars, utensils, construction products, refrigerators, washing machines, and other appliances. In addition, pet coke is used as feedstock to produce steel. During steel production, a metcake is produced. Thus, the growing steel industry propels the demand for getcoke and produces metcoke that can be used in iron and steel industry processes, which drives the solid fuel market growth.
Petroleum refineries in the world are utilized in producing a variety of end products, including petrol, carbon anodes, aviation fuel, and heating oil. The increasing establishment of petroleum refineries in the world resulted in raising the demand for coal as an energy resource. Four out of the ten biggest oil refining companies across the world are in Asia, whereas three are in North America, and other oil refining companies are in Europe. The US, China, Russia, and India have the largest oil refinery capacities in the world. Asia Pacific is a shelter that has the largest number of operational petroleum refineries. There were around 310 operational petroleum refineries in the region as of 2021. Owing to rising demand from economic powerhouses such as India and China, ~ 90 refining facilities are in a planning phase or work-in-progress (construction) phase.
In June 2022, the IEA oil market report predicted that net global refining capacity would expand by an extra 1.6 million b/d in 2023. The expansion or new refining capacity growth consists of various high-capacity refinery projects underway, especially in the Middle East and China. The region above and the country has the potential to add over 4.0 million b/d of new capacity in the next two years.
Therefore, the expansion of refineries would increase the use of solid fuels, which is expected to offer lucrative opportunities for the solid fuels market during the forecast period.
The key segment that contributed to the derivation of the solid fuel market analysis is fuel type.
The geographic scope of the solid fuel market report is mainly divided into five regions: North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and South & Central America.
Asia Pacific is leading the market. Based on country, the solid fuel market in Asia Pacific is categorized into Australia, China, India, Japan, South Korea, & the Rest of Asia Pacific. Asia Pacific has the presence of many pet coke producers which resulted in driving the market growth during the analyzed timeframe. China is one of the prominent countries in the solid fuel market in the Asia Pacific. The region has strong coal production as it is very essential source for energy production which can increase the demand for coal in the region which in turn is expected to fuel the market growth from 2023 to 2031. There is a increase in steel production in Asia Pacific region. The World Steel Association stated in December 2022 that Asia and Oceania produced 101.4 Mt steel in November 2022, an increase of 2.7% compared to November 2021. In addition, according to the data by Indian Ministry of Steel published in December 2022, domestic steel production rose to 78.09 Mt in the fiscal year 2022 from 73.02 Mt in fiscal year 2021, with an increase of 6.9%. As anthracite is used in steel making process. Rising steel production will propel the demand for anthracite, which, in turn, is expected to bolster the solid fuel market in the coming years.
The regional trends and factors influencing the Solid Fuel Market throughout the forecast period have been thoroughly explained by the analysts at Insight Partners. This section also discusses Solid Fuel Market segments and geography across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.
Report Attribute | Details |
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Market size in 2023 | US$ 344.94 Billion |
Market Size by 2031 | US$ 485.54 Billion |
Global CAGR (2023 - 2031) | 4.4% |
Historical Data | 2021-2022 |
Forecast period | 2023-2031 |
Segments Covered |
By Fuel Type
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Regions and Countries Covered | North America
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Market leaders and key company profiles |
The Solid Fuel Market market is growing rapidly, driven by increasing end-user demand due to factors such as evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and greater awareness of the product's benefits. As demand rises, businesses are expanding their offerings, innovating to meet consumer needs, and capitalizing on emerging trends, which further fuels market growth.
Market players density refers to the distribution of firms or companies operating within a particular market or industry. It indicates how many competitors (market players) are present in a given market space relative to its size or total market value.
Major Companies operating in the Solid Fuel Market are:
Disclaimer: The companies listed above are not ranked in any particular order.
The solid fuel market is evaluated by gathering qualitative and quantitative data post primary and secondary research, which includes important corporate publications, association data, and databases. A few of the developments in the solid fuel market are listed below:
The “Solid Fuel Market Size and Forecast (2021–2031)” report provides a detailed market analysis of the covering below areas:
Asia Pacific dominated the solid fuel market in 2023.
Increasing demand for pet coke with rapid industrialization is the future trend in the solid fuel market
Indian Oil Corp Ltd, Elinoil Hellenic Petroleum Company SA, RESORBENT Sro, JH CARBON PTY LTD, Chevron Corporation, Phillips 66 Company, Consol Emnergy, BP Plc, Lukoil, and Valero Energy Corp are some of the leading players in the solid fuel market.
US$ 485.54 billion estimated value of the solid fuel market by 2031.
4.4% is the expected CAGR of the solid fuel market.