Global Activated Carbon Market is valued at approximately USD 5.21 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to grow with a healthy growth rate of more than 5.70% over the forecast period 2024-2032. Activated carbon also known as activated charcoal is a form of carbon that has been processed to have a large surface area and high porosity. This structure allows it to adsorb a wide range of substances effectively. Activated carbon is commonly produced from carbonaceous source materials such as wood, coal, coconut shells, and peat through physical or chemical activation processes. There is a growing trend towards the use of renewable and bio-based sources for activated carbon production. Agricultural waste, coconut shells, and wood are increasingly being used as raw materials, aligning with the global push towards sustainability and reducing the carbon footprint. Thus, the growing adoption of renewable and bio-based activated carbon is anticipated to support market growth across the globe
In addition, the increasing demand for water treatment significantly supports the growth of the activated carbon market. Governments and regulatory bodies worldwide have implemented strict standards for water quality, both for drinking water and industrial wastewater. Activated carbon is highly effective in meeting these standards by removing contaminants such as organic compounds, chlorine, pesticides, and heavy metals from water. Regulations like the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) in the U.S. and the Drinking Water Directive in the EU enforce stringent limits on allowable contaminant levels, driving the need for advanced water treatment solutions that generally include activated carbon. Also, activated carbon is used in the purification of pharmaceutical products, ensuring the removal of impurities and maintaining high product quality, that anticipated to create a lucrative demand for the Activated Carbon. However, the strict environmental regulations and high production costs are expected to hinder the growth of Global Activated Carbon Market during the forecast period 2024-2032.
The key regions considered for the global Activated Carbon market study include Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America, and Rest of the World. In 2023, North America was the largest regional market in terms of revenue. It is expected to stay dominating during the projection period, as APAC is the largest consumers, primarily for water treatment applications. The growth of Asia Pacific's population has boosted the demand for safe and pure water for consumption, driving up demand for activated charcoal. Furthermore, raw material availability and cheap costs are projected to boost market growth. Whereas, Europe is expected to grow with the highest CAGR during the forecast period 2024-2032.
Major market players included in this report are:
- Osaka Gas Chemicals Co., Ltd.
- Donau Carbon GmbH
- Cabot Corporation
- Puragen Activated Carbons
- Carbotech AC GMBH
- Kuraray Co., Ltd.
- Kureha Corporation
- Activated Carbon Technologies Pty Ltd
- Silcarbon Aktivkohle GmbH
- James Cumming & Sons Pty Ltd
The detailed segments and sub-segment of the market are explained below:
By Type
By Application
- Water Treatment
- Air & Gas Purification
- Food & Beverage
- Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Treatment
- Others
By Region:
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Europe
- UK
- Germany
- France
- Spain
- Italy
- ROE
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- RoAPAC
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- RoMEA
Years considered for the study are as follows:
- Historical year - 2022
- Base year - 2023
- Forecast period - 2024 to 2032
Key Takeaways:
- Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2022 to 2032.
- Annualized revenues and regional level analysis for each market segment.
- Detailed analysis of geographical landscape with Country level analysis of major regions.
- Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.
- Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.
- Analysis of competitive structure of the market.
- Demand side and supply side analysis of the market.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Global Activated Carbon Market Definition and Research Assumptions
- 1.1. Research Objective
- 1.2. Market Definition
- 1.3. Research Assumptions
- 1.3.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
- 1.3.2. Limitations
- 1.3.3. Supply Side Analysis
- 1.3.3.1. Availability
- 1.3.3.2. Infrastructure
- 1.3.3.3. Regulatory Environment
- 1.3.3.4. Market Competition
- 1.3.3.5. Economic Viability (Consumer's Perspective)
- 1.3.4. Demand Side Analysis
- 1.3.4.1. Regulatory frameworks
- 1.3.4.2. Technological Advancements
- 1.3.4.3. Environmental Considerations
- 1.3.4.4. Consumer Awareness & Acceptance
- 1.4. Estimation Methodology
- 1.5. Years Considered for the Study
- 1.6. Currency Conversion Rates
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Global Activated Carbon Market Size & Forecast (2022- 2032)
- 2.2. Regional Summary
- 2.3. Segmental Summary
- 2.3.1. By Type
- 2.3.2. By Application
- 2.4. Key Trends
- 2.5. Recession Impact
- 2.6. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion
Chapter 3. Global Activated Carbon Market Dynamics
- 3.1. Market Drivers
- 3.2. Market Challenges
- 3.3. Market Opportunities
Chapter 4. Global Activated Carbon Market Industry Analysis
- 4.1. Porter's 5 Force Model
- 4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
- 4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
- 4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
- 4.1.6. Futuristic Approach to Porter's 5 Force Model
- 4.1.7. Porter's 5 Force Impact Analysis
- 4.2. PESTEL Analysis
- 4.2.1. Political
- 4.2.2. Economical
- 4.2.3. Social
- 4.2.4. Technological
- 4.2.5. Environmental
- 4.2.6. Legal
- 4.3. Top investment opportunity
- 4.4. Top winning strategies
- 4.5. Disruptive Trends
- 4.6. Industry Expert Perspective
- 4.7. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion
Chapter 5. Global Activated Carbon Market Size & Forecasts by Type 2022-2032
- 5.1. Powdered
- 5.2. Granular
- 5.3. Others
Chapter 6. Global Activated Carbon Market Size & Forecasts by Application 2022-2032
- 6.1. Water Treatment
- 6.2. Air & Gas Purification
- 6.3. Food & Beverage
- 6.4. Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Treatment
- 6.5. Others
Chapter 7. Global Activated Carbon Market Size & Forecasts by Region 2022-2032
- 7.1. North America Activated Carbon Market
- 7.1.1. U.S. Activated Carbon Market
- 7.1.1.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
- 7.1.1.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
- 7.1.2. Canada Activated Carbon Market
- 7.2. Europe Activated Carbon Market
- 7.2.1. U.K. Activated Carbon Market
- 7.2.2. Germany Activated Carbon Market
- 7.2.3. France Activated Carbon Market
- 7.2.4. Spain Activated Carbon Market
- 7.2.5. Italy Activated Carbon Market
- 7.2.6. Rest of Europe Activated Carbon Market
- 7.3. Asia-Pacific Activated Carbon Market
- 7.3.1. China Activated Carbon Market
- 7.3.2. India Activated Carbon Market
- 7.3.3. Japan Activated Carbon Market
- 7.3.4. Australia Activated Carbon Market
- 7.3.5. South Korea Activated Carbon Market
- 7.3.6. Rest of Asia Pacific Activated Carbon Market
- 7.4. Latin America Activated Carbon Market
- 7.4.1. Brazil Activated Carbon Market
- 7.4.2. Mexico Activated Carbon Market
- 7.4.3. Rest of Latin America Activated Carbon Market
- 7.5. Middle East & Africa Activated Carbon Market
- 7.5.1. Saudi Arabia Activated Carbon Market
- 7.5.2. South Africa Activated Carbon Market
- 7.5.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa Activated Carbon Market
Chapter 8. Competitive Intelligence
- 8.1. Key Company SWOT Analysis
- 8.2. Top Market Strategies
- 8.3. Company Profiles
- 8.3.1. Osaka Gas Chemicals Co., Ltd.
- 8.3.1.1. Key Information
- 8.3.1.2. Overview
- 8.3.1.3. Financial (Subject to Data Availability)
- 8.3.1.4. Product Summary
- 8.3.1.5. Market Strategies
- 8.3.2. Donau Carbon GmbH
- 8.3.3. Cabot Corporation
- 8.3.4. Puragen Activated Carbons
- 8.3.5. Carbotech AC GMBH
- 8.3.6. Kuraray Co., Ltd.
- 8.3.7. Kureha Corporation
- 8.3.8. Activated Carbon Technologies Pty Ltd
- 8.3.9. Silcarbon Aktivkohle GmbH
- 8.3.10. James Cumming & Sons Pty Ltd
Chapter 9. Research Process
- 9.1. Research Process
- 9.1.1. Data Mining
- 9.1.2. Analysis
- 9.1.3. Market Estimation
- 9.1.4. Validation
- 9.1.5. Publishing
- 9.2. Research Attributes