Activated Carbon: Types and Global Markets

Report Code: AVM171B

Publish Date: Feb 2025

Publisher: BCC Publishing

Category: Advanced Materials

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Report Highlights

The global market for activated carbon is expected to grow from $6.6 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $10.2 billion by the end of 2029, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3% during the forecast period of 2024 to 2029.

Report Includes

  • 72 data tables and 55 additional tables
  • In-depth analyses of the global market trends for activated carbon, with revenue data for 2023, estimates for 2024, and projected CAGRs through 2029
  • Size and growth forecasts or the global market in terms of both revenue and volume, and a corresponding market share analysis by product type, application, feedstock material and region
  • Facts and figures pertaining to the market dynamics, technical advances, regulations and the impact of macroeconomic factors
  • Insights derived from the Porter’s Five Forces model, as well as global supply chain and PESTLE analyses
  • An analysis of patents, emerging technologies and recent developments in the industry
  • A look at the emerging technologies in activated carbon
  • Analysis of the industry structure, including companies’ market shares and rankings, strategic alliances, M&A activity and a venture funding outlook
  • Overview of sustainability trends and ESG developments, with emphasis on consumer attitudes, and the ESG scores and practices of leading companies
  • Company profiles, including Kuraray Co., Jacobi Carbons Group, Evoqua Water Technologies, Ingevity and Haycarb.

Report Scope

This report provides a detailed market analysis of activated carbon types and global markets to reflect the latest data and trends. The global activated carbon market determines segments by type [powdered activated carbon, granular activated carbon and others (extruded/pellet-shaped, biochar, surface treated)], feedstock material [wood and coal, coconut shell and others (peat, sawdust)], application [water treatment, air purification, food processing, mercury removal, medical and pharmaceutical, mining and others (natural gas purification, chemical treatment, electronics)] and region [North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World (South America and Middle East and Africa (MEA)]. The base year for this study is 2023 and the estimates and forecast outlook are for 2024 through 2029.

Market estimates are in volume (Kilo tons) and value in U.S. dollars (millions). Product prices were obtained using actual quotes provided by leading worldwide suppliers. Forecast growth rates are based on expected capacity additions across the industry, feedback received from key industry players, revenue reported by major companies and anticipated regulatory updates. The market size includes the revenue activated carbon-producing companies generate by incorporating industrial-scale technologies.

Report Synopsis

Report Metrics Details
Base year considered 2023
Forecast period considered 2024-2029
Base year market size $6.2 billion
Market size forecast $10.2 billion
Growth rate CAGR of 9.3% for the forecast period of 2024-2029
Units considered $ Millions
Segments covered Type, Feedstock Material, Application, and Region
Regions covered North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the world
Countries covered U.S., Canada, U.K., Germany, France, Italy, China, India, Japan, South Korea, and the Middle East and Africa
Key Market Drivers
  • Soaring demand of clean water in response to global population.
  • Climate change affecting freshwater sources.
  • Growing adoption in medical and pharmaceutical sector.
  • Rising demand for air purification
Companies studied
CPL/PURAGEN ACTIVATED CARBONSACTIVATED CARBON TECHNOLOGIES
ALBEMARLE CORP.ASBURY CARBONS
BASFBOYCE CARBON
CARBON ACTIVATED CORP.CARBOTECH
EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES LLC.HAYCARB PLC.
ILUKA RESOURCES LTD.INGEVITY
JACOBI CARBONS GROUPKURARAY CO. LTD.
KUREHA CORP.NORIT
SILCARBON AKTIVKOHLE GMBH
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The global market for activated carbon is projected to grow from $6.2 billion in 2023 to $10.2 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3% during the forecast period.
The key factors driving the growth of the activated carbon market include:
  • Soaring demand for clean water in response to global population.
  • Climate change affecting freshwater sources.
  • Growing adoption in the medical and pharmaceutical sectors.
  • Rising demand for air purification.
The global market for activated carbon is segmented based on feedstock material, type, application and region. by type (Powdered Activated Carbon, Granular Activated Carbon, and Others (extruded/pellet-shaped, biochar, surface treated))), Feedstock Material (Wood and Coal, Coconut Shell, and Others (Peat, sawdust etc.)), Application (Water Treatment, Air Purification, Food Processing, Mercury Removal, Medical and Pharmaceutical, Mining, and Others (natural gas purification, chemical treatment, electronics, etc.)) and regional (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World (South America and Middle East & Africa (MEA)).
The water treatment application segment will dominate by the end of 2029. Activated carbon is essential to water purification procedures used by water treatment facilities, municipalities, and enterprises to safeguard aquatic ecosystems and supply communities with safe and clean drinking water.
Asia-Pacific holds the highest market share driven by a combination of factors, such as diverse industrial applications, abundant raw material availability, and regulatory reforms. China’s Blue Sky Action Plan and India’s National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) drive the region's demand for air purification solutions. In addition, the easy availability of coconut shells in India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and the Philippines provides a cost-effective and sustainable raw material base.

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Table of Contents

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Title/Chapter NamePagesMember Price
Full Report: Activated Carbon: Types and Global Markets159Free
Chapter- 1: Executive Summary4Free
Chapter- 2: Market Overview8Free
Chapter- 3: Market Dynamics7Free
Chapter- 4: Emerging Technologies and Developments6Free
Chapter- 5: Market Segmentation Analysis74Free
Chapter- 6: Competitive Intelligence3Free
Chapter- 7: Sustainability in Activated Carbon Market: An ESG Perspective12Free
Chapter- 8: Appendix45Free
Published - Aug-2018| Analyst - BCC Publishing| Code - AVM171A

Report Highlights

The global activated carbon market should grow from $5.4 billion in 2018 to $9.7 billion by 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.1% from 2018 to 2023.

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