Global Graphite Market 2013 Edition

　　The global graphite market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 5.52 percent over the period 2012-2016. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing use of graphite in batteries. The global graphite market has also been witnessing an increasing production of synthetic graphite. However, the increasing demand-supply gap could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. The 'Global Graphite Market 2012-2016' report has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market in the Americas, and the EMEA and APAC regions; it also covers the global graphite market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market. The key vendors dominating this space include Bogala Graphite Lanka plc, Qingdao Sino Carbon Co.,, China Carbon Graphite Group Inc., Focus Graphite Inc., Graphite India Ltd., National Graphite Corp., and Ontario Graphite Ltd. The other vendors mentioned in this report are Galaxy Graphite Corp., Graphite Corp., Mansion Graphite Corp., and Standard Graphite Corp. Key questions answered in this report: - What will the market size be in 2016 and what will be the growth rate? - What are key market trends? - What is driving this market? - What are the challenges to market growth? - Who are the key vendors in this market space? - What are the market opportunities and threats faced by key vendors? - What are the strengths and weaknesses of each of these key vendors? According to the report, one of the major drivers in the market is the increasing use of graphite in batteries. As graphite is a good conductor, the use of graphite in batteries is increasing. Further, the increase in demand of Li-ion batteries is contributing to the growing demand for graphite. As Li-ion batteries are used in electric vehicles, its production is expected to increase significantly and hence, the demand for graphite is expected to increase during the forecast period. Furthermore, the report states that a major challenge is the restrictions imposed by governments across the globe, leading to a decrease in production.