Product Code: ETC234069 | Publication Date: Aug 2022 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
United Kingdom (UK) Coal Tar Pitch market currently, in 2023, has witnessed an HHI of 9115, Which has increased slightly as compared to the HHI of 8397 in 2017. The market is moving towards Highly concentrated. Herfindahl index measures the competitiveness of exporting countries. The range lies from 0 to 10000, where a lower index number represents a larger number of players or exporting countries in the market while a large index number means fewer numbers of players or countries exporting in the market.
The coal tar pitch market in the UK is primarily driven by its applications in aluminum smelting, graphite electrode production, and as a binder in road construction materials. Environmental regulations and sustainability concerns are influencing market dynamics, leading to innovations in coal tar pitch production processes and recycling initiatives.
The coal tar pitch market in the United Kingdom is primarily driven by its widespread applications in aluminum smelting and electrode production. Coal tar pitch serves as a crucial binding agent in the manufacturing of carbon anodes, essential for aluminum electrolysis. Market dynamics are influenced by the availability of raw materials, technological advancements in pitch processing, and environmental regulations governing emissions from pitch-related industries. Continuous research and development efforts are focused on enhancing pitch quality and sustainability in industrial applications.
The UK coal tar pitch market encounters challenges related to declining coal tar availability and regulatory constraints on tar production processes. Environmental regulations aimed at reducing hazardous emissions and improving air quality impact traditional coal tar distillation operations. As a result, manufacturers face pressures to adopt cleaner production methods or alternative raw materials, which may involve higher production costs and technological adjustments. Moreover, fluctuating demand from end-use industries such as aluminum smelting and roofing materials further complicates market dynamics.
Regulations in the UK govern the production and use of coal tar pitch, focusing on occupational health and safety, environmental protection, and product quality standards. Policies support research into alternative materials and technologies to reduce reliance on coal tar products.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 United Kingdom (UK) Coal Tar Pitch Market Overview |
3.1 United Kingdom (UK) Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 United Kingdom (UK) Coal Tar Pitch Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 United Kingdom (UK) Coal Tar Pitch Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 United Kingdom (UK) Coal Tar Pitch Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 United Kingdom (UK) Coal Tar Pitch Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 United Kingdom (UK) Coal Tar Pitch Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Grade, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 United Kingdom (UK) Coal Tar Pitch Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 United Kingdom (UK) Coal Tar Pitch Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for coal tar pitch in the construction industry for infrastructure development projects |
4.2.2 Growing use of coal tar pitch in the manufacturing of electrodes for the aluminum industry |
4.2.3 Rise in research and development activities for the development of advanced coal tar pitch products |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Stringent environmental regulations related to the production and use of coal tar pitch |
4.3.2 Fluctuating prices of raw materials impacting the production cost of coal tar pitch |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative materials such as petroleum-based products affecting market growth |
5 United Kingdom (UK) Coal Tar Pitch Market Trends |
6 United Kingdom (UK) Coal Tar Pitch Market, By Types |
6.1 United Kingdom (UK) Coal Tar Pitch Market, By Form |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 United Kingdom (UK) Coal Tar Pitch Market Revenues & Volume, By Form, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 United Kingdom (UK) Coal Tar Pitch Market Revenues & Volume, By Solid, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 United Kingdom (UK) Coal Tar Pitch Market Revenues & Volume, By Liquid, 2021-2031F |
6.2 United Kingdom (UK) Coal Tar Pitch Market, By Grade |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 United Kingdom (UK) Coal Tar Pitch Market Revenues & Volume, By Aluminum Grade, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 United Kingdom (UK) Coal Tar Pitch Market Revenues & Volume, By Graphite Grade, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 United Kingdom (UK) Coal Tar Pitch Market Revenues & Volume, By Special Grade, 2021-2031F |
6.3 United Kingdom (UK) Coal Tar Pitch Market, By Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 United Kingdom (UK) Coal Tar Pitch Market Revenues & Volume, By Aluminum Electrode, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 United Kingdom (UK) Coal Tar Pitch Market Revenues & Volume, By Graphite Electrode, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 United Kingdom (UK) Coal Tar Pitch Market Revenues & Volume, By Roofing Coating Material, 2021-2031F |
6.3.5 United Kingdom (UK) Coal Tar Pitch Market Revenues & Volume, By Blast Furnance Linings, 2021-2031F |
6.3.6 United Kingdom (UK) Coal Tar Pitch Market Revenues & Volume, By Chemical Intermediates, 2021-2031F |
6.3.7 United Kingdom (UK) Coal Tar Pitch Market Revenues & Volume, By Sealents, 2021-2031F |
7 United Kingdom (UK) Coal Tar Pitch Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 United Kingdom (UK) Coal Tar Pitch Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 United Kingdom (UK) Coal Tar Pitch Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 United Kingdom (UK) Coal Tar Pitch Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of coal tar pitch products |
8.2 Number of research collaborations for coal tar pitch product development |
8.3 Environmental compliance metrics related to coal tar pitch production and usage |
9 United Kingdom (UK) Coal Tar Pitch Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 United Kingdom (UK) Coal Tar Pitch Market Opportunity Assessment, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 United Kingdom (UK) Coal Tar Pitch Market Opportunity Assessment, By Grade, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 United Kingdom (UK) Coal Tar Pitch Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 United Kingdom (UK) Coal Tar Pitch Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 United Kingdom (UK) Coal Tar Pitch Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 United Kingdom (UK) Coal Tar Pitch Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |