PUBLISHER: Prescient & Strategic Intelligence | PRODUCT CODE: 1484695
PUBLISHER: Prescient & Strategic Intelligence | PRODUCT CODE: 1484695
Key Highlights
The biochar market was valued at USD 2,607.1 million in 2023, which will rise to USD 5,144.8 million, propelling at more than 10.0% compound annual growth rate, by 2030.
The growth is primarily because of the stringent environmental rules and the rising number of government initiatives encouraging sustainability.
This can be attributed to the increasing environmental pollution as well as global warming.
The governments of some nations have started many projects that promote the utilization of biochar in different soil-related applications.
Biochar production promotes the management of agricultural as well as other organic waste in an effective mode. It also assists in cutting the cost of waste disposal.
The surging need for biochar in the agriculture sector is a major trend being observed in this industry.
Biochar, which is made through pyrolysis, is a porous form of carbon that has various applications, particularly soil remediation and improvement.
It offers nutrition to crops and improves soil fertility and plant growth. Also, it has the capability to hold the applied fertilizer and release it at the desirable level to crops.
The benefit of retaining nutrients and water on the surface of the soil for longer periods assists in preventing the loss of nutrients from the crop root zone, which results in enhancing crop yields and reducing the requirement for fertilizers.
Key Insights
Europe accounted for the largest share of the industry in 2023, of approximately 45%. The rising biochar manufacturing capacity, partly, because of the robust government backing for it, is resulting in its easy accessibility and widespread consumption.
APAC will propel at the fastest compound annual growth rate, of 10.6%, in the years to come. This is because of the presence of a large and budding agriculture sector in China and India.
Several government schemes and research and development initiatives are raising the consciousness about biochar and its various benefits in the farming community.
Pyrolysis led the industry in 2023, with a 35% share. This can be because pyrolysis is an eco-friendly and effective waste treatment technique because it can treat low-value, high-ash waste like deinking sludge and sewage, which can't be treated through other approaches.
The gasification category will propel at the highest rate, of 10.7%, during this decade. This is mainly because of the significant improvements in this technology.
Woody biomass accounted for the largest share of the industry in 2023, of approximately 25%, and it is also growing at the fastest CAGR. This can be because woody biomass has a minimal amount of heavy metals and sulfur, and its particulate emissions are manageable.
Agriculture was the largest contributor in 2023, with approximately 50% share, and the category is also advancing at the fastest CAGR.
Most biochar produced globally is likely to be used in agriculture. As there is no necessity for extra processing, this product can be added with nutrients and utilized as a soil conditioner.
The biochar industry is fragmented. Players in this industry are pursuing investments to increase their offerings as well as improve their technology.