Activated Carbon: Types and Global Markets

Description

List of Tables

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.

The Asia-Pacific activated carbon market is expected to grow from $2.7 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $4.6 billion by the end of 2029, at a CAGR of 11.4% during the forecast period of 2024 to 2029.

The North American activated carbon market is expected to grow from $1.7 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $2.6 billion by the end of 2029, at a CAGR of 8.9% during the forecast period of 2024 to 2029.

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 Includes

72 data tables and 55 additional tables
In-depth analyses of the global market trends for activated carbon, with historic revenue data for 2023, estimates for 2024, and projected CAGRs through 2029
Estimates of the size and growth forecasts of the global market both in revenue and volume terms, 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 trends and developments in the industry
A look at the upcoming technologies in activated carbon currently being used or with future commercial potential
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. Ltd., Jacobi Carbons Group, Evoqua Water Technologies, Ingevity, and Haycarb PLC

Product Code: AVM171B

Chapter 1 Executive Summary

Market Outlook
Scope of Report
Market Summary

Chapter 2 Market Overview

Overview
Technology Background
Pyrolysis
Physical Activation
Chemical Activation
Biological Modification
Impregnation Techniques
Supply Chain Analysis
Key Regulators in the Activated Carbon Industry
Pricing Analysis

Chapter 3 Market Dynamics

Market Dynamics
Market Drivers
Soaring Demand of Clean Water in Response to Global Population
Climate Change Affecting Freshwater Sources
Growing Adoption in the Medical and Pharmaceutical Sector
Rising Demand for Air Purification
Stringent Regulations
Market Restraints
Threat from Alternative Technologies
High Production Costs
Market Opportunities
Reactivated Carbon to Provide Profitable Opportunities
Increasing Use in Energy Storage and Emerging Technologies
Expanding Applications in Gold Recovery

Chapter 4 Emerging Technologies and Developments

Overview
Recent Innovations in the Activated Carbon Industry
Incorporation of Nanotechnology into Activated Carbon
Activated Carbon-based Composite Materials
Acid Washed Activated Carbon
Lignin-based Activated Carbon
Emerging Technologies
Microwave-assisted Activation
Plasma Activation
Hydrothermal Activation
Electrochemical Activation
Supercritical Fluid Activation
Photothermal Activation and Flash Carbonization of Activated Carbon
Ionic Liquid Activation
Patent Analysis

Chapter 5 Market Segmentation Analysis

Segmentation Breakdown
Market Analysis by Feedstock Material
Wood and Coal
Coconut Shell
Others
Market Analysis by Type
Powdered Activated Carbon
Granular Activated Carbon
Others
Market Analysis by Application
Water Treatment
Air Purification
Food Processing
Mercury Removal
Medical and Pharmaceutical
Mining
Other Applications
Geographic Breakdown
Market Analysis by Region
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Rest of the World

Chapter 6 Competitive Intelligence

Overview
Top Players Ranking Analysis
Strategic Analysis

Chapter 7 Sustainability in Activated Carbon Market: An ESG Perspective

Importance of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) in the Activated Carbon Industry
Sustainability Trends in Activated Carbon Industry
Sources of Raw Materials
Energy Efficiency
Carbon Emissions
Recycling and Reuse
ESG Practices in the Activated Carbon Industry
Current Status of ESG in the Activated Carbon Market
ESG Score Analysis
Risk Scale, Exposure Scale and Management Scale
Risk Scale
Exposure Scale
Management Scale
Future of ESG: Emerging Trends and Opportunities
Concluding Remarks from BCC Research

Chapter 8 Appendix

Methodology
References
Abbreviations
Company Profiles
ACTIVATED CARBON TECHNOLOGIES
ALBEMARLE CORP.
ASBURY CARBONS
BASF
BOYCE CARBON
CARBON ACTIVATED CORP.
CARBOTECH
CPL/PURAGEN ACTIVATED CARBONS
EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES LLC.
HAYCARB PLC.
ILUKA RESOURCES LTD.
INGEVITY
JACOBI CARBONS GROUP
KURARAY CO. LTD.
KUREHA CORP.
NORIT
SILCARBON AKTIVKOHLE GMBH

Product Code: AVM171B

List of Tables

Summary Table : Global Market for Activated Carbon, by Region, Through 2029
Table 1 : Porosity Capacity and Specific Surface Area of Activated Carbon Feedstocks
Table 2 : International Regulations in Activated Carbon Market
Table 3 : Patents on Activated Carbon, 2022-2024
Table 4 : Comparison of Coconut Shell-, Coal- and Wood-based Activated Carbon
Table 5 : Global Market Volumes of Activated Carbon, by Feedstock Material, Through 2029
Table 6 : Global Market for Activated Carbon, by Feedstock Material, Through 2029
Table 7 : Global Market Volumes of Wood- and Coal-based Activated Carbon, by Region, Through 2029
Table 8 : Global Market for Wood- and Coal-based Activated Carbon, by Region, Through 2029
Table 9 : Global Market Volumes of Coconut Shell-based Activated Carbon, by Region, Through 2029
Table 10 : Global Market for Coconut Shell-based Activated Carbon, by Region, Through 2029
Table 11 : Global Market Volumes of Other Feedstock Materials, by Region, Through 2029
Table 12 : Global Market for Other Feedstock Materials, by Region, Through 2029
Table 13 : Global Market Volumes of Activated Carbon, by Type, Through 2029
Table 14 : Global Market for Activated Carbon, by Type, Through 2029
Table 15 : Global Market Volumes of Powdered Activated Carbon, by Region, Through 2029
Table 16 : Global Market for Powdered Activated Carbon, by Region, Through 2029
Table 17 : Global Market Volumes of Granular Activated Carbon, by Region, Through 2029
Table 18 : Global Market for Granular Activated Carbon, by Region, Through 2029
Table 19 : Global Market Volumes of Other Types of Activated Carbon, by Region, Through 2029
Table 20 : Global Market for Other Types of Activated Carbon, by Region, Through 2029
Table 21 : Global Market Volumes of Activated Carbon, by Application, Through 2029
Table 22 : Global Market for Activated Carbon, by Application, Through 2029
Table 23 : Global Market Volumes of Activated Carbon in Water Treatment Applications, by Region, Through 2029
Table 24 : Global Market for Activated Carbon in Water Treatment Applications, by Region, Through 2029
Table 25 : Global Market Volumes of Activated Carbon in Air Purification Applications, by Region, Through 2029
Table 26 : Global Market for Activated Carbon in Air Purification Applications, by Region, Through 2029
Table 27 : Global Market Volumes of Activated Carbon in Food Processing Applications, by Region, Through 2029
Table 28 : Global Market for Activated Carbon in Food Processing Applications, by Region, Through 2029
Table 29 : Global Market Volumes of Activated Carbon in Mercury Removal Applications, by Region, Through 2029
Table 30 : Global Market for Activated Carbon in Mercury Removal Applications, by Region, Through 2029
Table 31 : Global Market Volumes of Activated Carbon in the Medical and Pharmaceutical Applications, by Region, Through 2029
Table 32 : Global Market for Activated Carbon in the Medical and Pharmaceutical Applications, by Region, Through 2029
Table 33 : Global Market Volumes of Activated Carbon in the Mining Applications, by Region, Through 2029
Table 34 : Global Market for Activated Carbon in the Mining Applications, by Region, Through 2029
Table 35 : Global Market Volumes of Activated Carbon in the Other Applications, by Region, Through 2029
Table 36 : Global Market for Activated Carbon in the Other Applications, by Region, Through 2029
Table 37 : Global Market Volumes of Activated Carbon, by Region, Through 2029
Table 38 : Global Market for Activated Carbon, by Region, Through 2029
Table 39 : North American Market Volumes of Activated Carbon, by Country, Through 2029
Table 40 : North American Market for Activated Carbon, by Country, Through 2029
Table 41 : North American Market Volumes of Activated Carbon, by Feedstock Material, Through 2029
Table 42 : North American Market for Activated Carbon, by Feedstock Material, Through 2029
Table 43 : North American Market Volumes of Activated Carbon, by Type, Through 2029
Table 44 : North American Market for Activated Carbon, by Type, Through 2029
Table 45 : North American Market Volumes of Activated Carbon, by Application, Through 2029
Table 46 : North American Market for Activated Carbon, by Application, Through 2029
Table 47 : European Market Volumes of Activated Carbon, by Country, Through 2029
Table 48 : European Market for Activated Carbon, by Country, Through 2029
Table 49 : European Market Volumes of Activated Carbon, by Feedstock Material, Through 2029
Table 50 : European Market for Activated Carbon, by Feedstock Material, Through 2029
Table 51 : European Market Volumes of Activated Carbon, by Type, Through 2029
Table 52 : European Market for Activated Carbon, by Type, Through 2029
Table 53 : European Market Volumes of Activated Carbon, by Application, Through 2029
Table 54 : European Market for Activated Carbon, by Application, Through 2029
Table 55 : Asia-Pacific Market Volumes of Activated Carbon, by Country, Through 2029
Table 56 : Asia-Pacific Market for Activated Carbon, by Country, Through 2029
Table 57 : Asia-Pacific Market Volumes of Activated Carbon, by Feedstock Material, Through 2029
Table 58 : Asia-Pacific Market for Activated Carbon, by Feedstock Material, Through 2029
Table 59 : Asia-Pacific Market Volumes of Activated Carbon, by Type, Through 2029
Table 60 : Asia-Pacific Market for Activated Carbon, by Type, Through 2029
Table 61 : Asia-Pacific Market Volumes of Activated Carbon, by Application, Through 2029
Table 62 : Asia-Pacific Market for Activated Carbon, by Application, Through 2029
Table 63 : Rest of the World Market Volumes of Activated Carbon, by Feedstock Material, Through 2029
Table 64 : Rest of the World Market for Activated Carbon, by Feedstock Material, Through 2029
Table 65 : Rest of the World Market Volumes of Activated Carbon, by Type, Through 2029
Table 66 : Rest of the World Market for Activated Carbon, by Type, Through 2029
Table 67 : Rest of the World Market Volumes of Activated Carbon, by Application, Through 2029
Table 68 : Rest of the World Market for Activated Carbon, by Application, Through 2029
Table 69 : Top 5 Players' Ranking in the Global Activated Carbon Market, 2023
Table 70 : Strategic Analysis, Global Activated Carbon Market, 2023 and 2024
Table 71 : ESG Carbon Footprint Issue Analysis
Table 72 : ESG Water and Waste Reduction Issues Analysis
Table 73 : ESG Diversity Issue Analysis
Table 74 : ESG Employee Safety and Labor Practices Issue Analysis
Table 75 : ESG Governance and Sustainable Supply Chain Issue Analysis
Table 76 : ESG Score Analysis of Activated Carbon Market, 2024
Table 77 : Abbreviations Used in this Report
Table 78 : Activated Carbon Technologies: Company Snapshot
Table 79 : Activated Carbon Technologies: Product Portfolio
Table 80 : Albemarle Corp.: Company Snapshot
Table 81 : Albemarle Corp.: Financial Performance, FY 2022 and 2023
Table 82 : Albemarle Corp.: Product Portfolio
Table 83 : Asbury Carbons: Company Snapshot
Table 84 : Asbury Carbons: Product Portfolio
Table 85 : Asbury Carbons: News/Key Developments, 2023
Table 86 : BASF: Company Snapshot
Table 87 : BASF: Financial Performance, FY 2022 and 2023
Table 88 : BASF: Product Portfolio
Table 89 : BASF: News/Key Developments, 2024
Table 90 : Boyce Carbon: Company Snapshot
Table 91 : Boyce Carbon: Product Portfolio
Table 92 : Carbon Activated Corp.: Company Snapshot
Table 93 : Carbon Activated Corp.: Product Portfolio
Table 94 : CarboTech: Company Snapshot
Table 95 : CarboTech.: Product Portfolio
Table 96 : CarboTech.: News/Key Developments, 2024
Table 97 : CPL/Puragen Activated Carbons: Company Snapshot
Table 98 : CPL/Puragen Activated Carbons: Product Portfolio
Table 99 : CPL/Puragen Activated Carbons: News/Key Developments, 2024
Table 100 : Evoqua Water Technologies LLC.: Company Snapshot
Table 101 : Evoqua Water Technologies LLC.: Product Portfolio
Table 102 : Evoqua Water Technologies LLC.: News/Key Developments, 2023
Table 103 : Haycarb PLC.: Company Snapshot
Table 104 : Haycarb PLC.: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 105 : Haycarb PLC.: Product Portfolio
Table 106 : Iluka Resources Ltd.: Company Snapshot
Table 107 : Iluka Resources Ltd.: Financial Performance, FY 2022 and 2023
Table 108 : Iluka Resources Ltd.: Product Portfolio
Table 109 : Ingevity: Company Snapshot
Table 110 : Ingevity: Financial Performance, FY 2022 and 2023
Table 111 : Ingevity: Product Portfolio
Table 112 : Ingevity: News/Key Developments, 2023
Table 113 : Jacobi Carbons Group: Company Snapshot
Table 114 : Jacobi Carbons Group: Product Portfolio
Table 115 : Jacobi Carbons Group: News/Key Developments, 2023
Table 116 : Kuraray Co. Ltd.: Company Snapshot
Table 117 : Kuraray Co. Ltd.: Financial Performance, FY 2022 and 2023
Table 118 : Kuraray Co. Ltd.: Product Portfolio
Table 119 : Kuraray Co. Ltd.: News/Key Developments, 2022-2024
Table 120 : Kureha Corp.: Company Snapshot
Table 121 : Kureha Corp.: Financial Performance, FY 2022 and 2023
Table 122 : Kureha Corp.: Product Portfolio
Table 123 : Norit: Company Snapshot
Table 124 : Norit: Product Portfolio
Table 125 : Silcarbon Aktivkohle GmbH: Company Snapshot
Table 126 : Silcarbon Aktivkohle GmbH: Product Portfolio

List of Figures

Summary Figure : Global Market Shares of Activated Carbon, by Region, 2023
Figure 1 : Properties of Activated Carbon
Figure 2 : Activated Carbon Activation Procedures
Figure 3 : Activated Carbon Production - Schematic Representation
Figure 4 : Supply Chain Analysis of Activated Carbon
Figure 5 : Activated Carbon Price Analysis, by Type, 2023-2029
Figure 6 : Market Dynamics of Activated Carbon Market
Figure 7 : Projections of Global Water Demand, By 2030
Figure 8 : Emerging Technologies in the Activated Carbon Market
Figure 9 : Global Market Volume Shares of Activated Carbon, by Feedstock Material, 2023
Figure 10 : Global Market Shares of Activated Carbon, by Feedstock Material, 2023
Figure 11 : Global Market Volume Shares of Wood- and Coal-based Activated Carbon, by Region, 2023
Figure 12 : Global Market Shares of Wood- and Coal-based Activated Carbon, by Region, 2023
Figure 13 : Global Market Volume Shares of Coconut Shell-based Activated Carbon, by Region, 2023
Figure 14 : Global Market Shares of Coconut Shell-based Activated Carbon, by Region, 2023
Figure 15 : Global Market Volume Shares of Other Feedstock Materials, by Region, 2023
Figure 16 : Global Market Shares of Other Feedstock Materials, by Region, 2023
Figure 17 : Global Market Volume Shares of Activated Carbon, by Type, 2023
Figure 18 : Global Market Shares of Activated Carbon, by Type, 2023
Figure 19 : Global Market Volume Shares of Powdered Activated Carbon, by Region, 2023
Figure 20 : Global Market Shares of Powdered Activated Carbon, by Region, 2023
Figure 21 : Global Market Volume Shares of Granular Activated Carbon, by Region, 2023
Figure 22 : Global Market Shares of Granular Activated Carbon, by Region, 2023
Figure 23 : Global Market Volume Shares of Other Types of Activated Carbon, by Region, 2023
Figure 24 : Global Market Shares of Other Types of Activated Carbon, by Region, 2023
Figure 25 : Global Market Volume Shares of Activated Carbon, by Application, 2023
Figure 26 : Global Market Shares of Activated Carbon, by Application, 2023
Figure 27 : Global Market Volume Shares of Activated Carbon in Water Treatment Applications, by Region, 2023
Figure 28 : Global Market Shares of Activated Carbon in Water Treatment Applications, by Region, 2023
Figure 29 : Global Market Volume Shares of Activated Carbon in Air Purification Applications, by Region, 2023
Figure 30 : Global Market Shares of Activated Carbon in Air Purification Applications, by Region, 2023
Figure 31 : Global Market Volume Shares of Activated Carbon in Food Processing Applications, by Region, 2023
Figure 32 : Global Market Shares of Activated Carbon in Food Processing Applications, by Region, 2023
Figure 33 : Global Market Volume Shares of Activated Carbon in Mercury Removal Applications, by Region, 2023
Figure 34 : Global Market Shares of Activated Carbon in Mercury Removal Applications, by Region, 2023
Figure 35 : Global Market Volume Shares of Activated Carbon in the Medical and Pharmaceutical Applications, by Region, 2023
Figure 36 : Global Market Shares of Activated Carbon in the Medical and Pharmaceutical Applications, by Region, 2023
Figure 37 : Global Market Volume Shares of Activated Carbon in the Mining Applications, by Region, 2023
Figure 38 : Global Market Shares of Activated Carbon in the Mining Applications, by Region, 2023
Figure 39 : Global Market Volume Shares of Activated Carbon in the Other Applications, by Region, 2023
Figure 40 : Global Market Shares of Activated Carbon in the Other Applications, by Region, 2023
Figure 41 : Global Market Volume Shares of Activated Carbon, by Region, 2023
Figure 42 : Global Market Shares of Activated Carbon, by Region, 2023
Figure 43 : North American Market Volume Shares of Activated Carbon, by Country, 2023
Figure 44 : North American Market Shares of Activated Carbon, by Country, 2023
Figure 45 : North American Market Volume Shares of Activated Carbon, by Feedstock Material, 2023
Figure 46 : North American Market Shares of Activated Carbon, by Feedstock Material, 2023
Figure 47 : North American Market Volume Shares of Activated Carbon, by Type, 2023
Figure 48 : North American Market Shares of Activated Carbon, by Type, 2023
Figure 49 : North American Market Volume Shares of Activated Carbon, by Application, 2023
Figure 50 : North American Market Shares of Activated Carbon, by Application, 2023
Figure 51 : European Market Volume Shares of Activated Carbon, by Country, 2023
Figure 52 : European Market Shares of Activated Carbon, by Country, 2023
Figure 53 : European Market Volume Shares of Activated Carbon, by Feedstock Material, 2023
Figure 54 : European Market Shares of Activated Carbon, by Feedstock Material, 2023
Figure 55 : European Market Volume Shares of Activated Carbon, by Type, 2023
Figure 56 : European Market Shares of Activated Carbon, by Type, 2023
Figure 57 : European Market Volume Shares of Activated Carbon, by Application, 2023
Figure 58 : European Market Shares of Activated Carbon, by Application, 2023
Figure 59 : Asia-Pacific Market Volume Shares of Activated Carbon, by Country, 2023
Figure 60 : Asia-Pacific Market Shares of Activated Carbon, by Country, 2023
Figure 61 : Asia-Pacific Market Volume Shares of Activated Carbon, by Feedstock Material, 2023
Figure 62 : Asia-Pacific Market Shares of Activated Carbon, by Feedstock Material, 2023
Figure 63 : Asia-Pacific Market Volume Shares of Activated Carbon, by Type, 2023
Figure 64 : Asia-Pacific Market Shares of Activated Carbon, by Type, 2023
Figure 65 : Asia-Pacific Market Volume Shares of Activated Carbon, by Application, 2023
Figure 66 : Asia-Pacific Market Shares of Activated Carbon, by Application, 2023
Figure 67 : Rest of the World Market Volume Shares of Activated Carbon, by Feedstock Material, 2023
Figure 68 : Rest of the World Market Shares of Activated Carbon, by Feedstock Material, 2023
Figure 69 : Rest of the World Market Volume Shares of Activated Carbon, by Type, 2023
Figure 70 : Rest of the World Market Shares of Activated Carbon, by Type, 2023
Figure 71 : Rest of the World Market Volume Shares of Activated Carbon, by Application, 2023
Figure 72 : Rest of the World Market Shares of Activated Carbon, by Application, 2023
Figure 73 : Advantages of ESG for Companies
Figure 74 : Pillars of Sustainability
Figure 75 : Albemarle Corp.: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, FY 2023
Figure 76 : Albemarle Corp.: Revenue Shares, by Country/Region, FY 2023
Figure 77 : BASF: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, FY 2023
Figure 78 : BASF: Revenue Shares, by Country/Region, FY 2023
Figure 79 : Haycarb PLC.: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 80 : Haycarb PLC.: Revenue Shares, by Country/Region, FY 2024
Figure 81 : Iluka Resources Ltd.: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, FY 2023
Figure 82 : Iluka Resources Ltd.: Revenue Shares, by Country/Region, FY 2023
Figure 83 : Ingevity: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, FY 2023
Figure 84 : Ingevity: Revenue Shares, by Country/Region, FY 2023
Figure 85 : Kuraray Co. Ltd.: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, FY 2023
Figure 86 : Kuraray Co. Ltd.: Revenue Shares, by Country/Region, FY 2023
Figure 87 : Kureha Corp.: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, FY 2023

Activated Carbon: Types and Global Markets

Description

Table of Contents

List of Tables

Report Scope

Report Includes

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Executive Summary

Chapter 2 Market Overview

Chapter 3 Market Dynamics

Chapter 4 Emerging Technologies and Developments

Chapter 5 Market Segmentation Analysis

Chapter 6 Competitive Intelligence

Chapter 7 Sustainability in Activated Carbon Market: An ESG Perspective

Chapter 8 Appendix

List of Tables

List of Figures