Transparency Market Research has released a new market report titled “Petroleum Coke Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2014 - 2020.” The report defines and segments the global petroleum coke market with analysis and forecast of the global volume and revenue. According to the report, the global market for petroleum coke was valued at USD 13,288.0 million in 2013 and is likely to reach USD 24,117.9 million by 2020, expanding at a CAGR of 8.5% between 2014 and 2020.
Product segments analyzed in this study include fuel grade coke and calcined coke. Fuel grade coke is expected to be the most dominant segment in terms of global demand for petroleum coke. Emerging economies and growing population propel demand for fuel grade coke, especially in countries in Asia Pacific such as India and China. Low cost and high calorific value make fuel grade coke a preferred fuel over coal and natural gas. Majority of the fuel grade coke produced globally is used
