H2 1. Global Graphite Gauze Market Landscape and Export Challenges
I. Data Support
Market Size and Growth
The global market size of graphite felt is expected to reach 480 million US dollars in 2025 (CAGR 6.2%), with the Asia-Pacific region accounting for 42%. This is mainly due to the expansion of demand in emerging markets such as China and India .
China is the largest producer globally, with its output accounting for 65.38% of the global total in 2022. However, high-end products (such as nano-composite graphite felt) still rely on imports .
Export Pattern
China's export share of graphite felt is 65%, mainly targeting the markets of Japan, South Korea, Europe, and North America. However, in the high-end fields (such as semiconductor and high-purity graphite felt for photovoltaic applications), they are still monopolized by enterprises from the United States and Germany .
II. Core Pain Points Analysis
Technical Barriers and Certification Challenges
EU CE Certification: Materials must pass stringent standards such as vertical burning (UL94 V-0 level), hot wire test (EN 60335-1), etc. Starting from 2025, new requirements include tests for ignition by falling combustion droplets and simulation of high-temperature environment .
US UL Flame Retardant Certification: High requirements are imposed on material purity, stability, and flame retardant performance (such as double flame impact test). Only a few domestic enterprises have obtained the certification .
Emerging Market Demand and Competitive Pressure
India/SE Asia Market: Demand is expected to increase by 37% from 2020 to 2025. However, the local industrial chain is weak and relies on low-end Chinese products. At the same time, India and Indonesia, etc. have adopted policies to protect their local industries and restrict the entry of Chinese high-end products .
Increased International Competition: German SGL Carbon, Japanese Toyo Carbon, etc. have leading technologies in high-purity graphite felt fields. Chinese products are facing competitive pressure from strategies of "buying instead of purchasing"III. Suggestions on Countermeasures and Strategies
III. Suggestions on Countermeasures and StrategiesTechnical Upgrade:
Increase R&D investment, break through core technologies such as high-purity graphite (≥99.99%) and nano-composite processes, and reduce reliance on imports by.
Certification Layout: Obtain international certifications such as CE and UL in advance, establish overseas laboratory cooperation, and shorten testing cycles by .
Market Diversification: Leverage the zero-tariff policy of RCEP to deeply penetrate Southeast Asia, expand into emerging markets such as the Middle East and Africa, and diversify trade risks by .
Summary
The global graphite felt market is characterized by "domination of production by China, reliance on imports for high-end products, and the rise of emerging markets". Enterprises need to address technical barriers and competitive pressures through technological breakthroughs, compliance-oriented strategies, and market expansion, in order to seize long-term growth opportunities in fields such as new energy and semiconductors.
High-temperature resistant graphite felt vs Nano composite graphite felt：
