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全球活性碳市場 - 2024-2031

Global Activated Carbon Market - 2024-2031

出版日期: 2024年07月10日 | 出版商:

DataM Intelligence | 英文 205 Pages | 商品交期: 最快1-2個工作天內

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概述

全球活性碳市場將於 2023 年達到 37 億美元，預計到 2031 年將達到 50 億美元，2024-2031 年預測期間複合年成長率為 3.8%。

活性炭俗稱活性炭，其特徵是表面有無數微小的孔隙。孔隙數量越多，表面積越大，進而提高元件的吸附能力。它通常用於飲用水過濾系統和污水處理廠等應用。製造技術的進步預計將提高全球市場需求。

製造商正在尋找改進生產流程並減少對昂貴原料的依賴以保持盈利的方法。卡博特公司等公司已將加拿大的活性碳產能提高了四倍，以滿足對動力活性碳不斷成長的需求。該公司宣布將動力活性碳產能擴大至每年 3,500 萬磅，以充分滿足燃煤公用事業產業對除汞產品日益成長的需求。

2023年，北美成為第二主導地區，佔全球活性碳需求量的20%以上。為了維持和增加市場佔有率，主要區域企業實施了各種成長方式，包括產能擴張、併購和合資企業。 2023 年 3 月，Evoqua Water Technologies LLC 從 Kemco Systems 手中收購了位於德克薩斯州的工業水標準處理服務公司 Bob Johnson & Associates，以擴大其在北美的足跡。

動力學

空氣清淨需求不斷成長

對空氣過濾設備不斷成長的需求是活性碳產業的主要推動力。隨著人們的健康意識越來越強，並意識到空氣污染的有害後果，他們正在尋找提高室內空氣品質的解決方案。活性碳是空氣淨化系統的重要組成部分，因為它可以去除空氣中的污染物和毒素。

智慧家庭的日益普及，以及空氣清淨機融入這些系統，推動了對活性碳的需求。此外，工業的興起導致空氣污染程度更高，增加了對有效空氣過濾技術的需求。對清潔空氣的需求不斷成長，導致活性碳空氣過濾系統的銷售增加，從而推動市場擴張。

人們對水處理的擔憂日益加劇

要求業界限制危險排放的法規推動了活性碳過濾器和洗滌器的使用來進行淨化。各國政府收緊了減少空氣和水污染的規定，增加了發電廠、化學品生產和廢棄物管理等產業對活性碳的需求。

在印度，班加羅爾供水和污水處理委員會選擇蘇伊士幫助該市升級污水基礎設施。集團擬興建一座15萬立方公尺/天的新污水處理廠，以及修復一座15萬立方公尺/天的現有污水處理廠，並興建一座污水污泥循環利用及污泥回收廠由這兩種植物生產。對水處理的日益關注預計將促進市場擴張。

高成本和環境問題

煤炭、木材和椰子殼等原料的成本可能昂貴且波動，影響整體生產成本。活性碳的合成是能源密集的，需要大量的熱量和電力，這增加了營運費用。運輸成本和物流複雜性，特別是在 COVID-19 大流行等全球危機期間，可能會擾亂供應鏈並破壞市場穩定。

活性碳的製造會產生污染物和廢物，導致嚴格的環境要求，從而提高合規成本。對永續性和環境影響的日益重視可能會限制特定原料或技術的使用，從而給公司帶來挑戰。遵守有關生產、安全和環境影響的不同國家和國際標準可能會增加營運成本，減少市場需求。

Activated carbon, commonly known as activated charcoal, is distinguished by numerous tiny pores on its surface. The bigger the number of pores, the larger the surface area, which improves the element's adsorption capacity. It is commonly used in potable water filtration systems and sewage treatment plants, among other applications. Manufacturing technology advances are expected to raise global market demand.

Manufacturers are looking for methods to improve their production processes and lessen their dependency on costly raw materials to remain profitable. Companies like Cabot Corporation have quadrupled their activated carbon production capacity in Canada to fulfill the growing demand for powered activated carbon. The company declared an expansion of 35 million lbs/year powered activated carbon manufacturing capacity to adequately meet the product's increasing demand from the coal-fired utility industry for mercury removal.

In 2023, North America became the second-dominant region with over 20% of the global activated carbon demand. To maintain and increase their market share, key regional corporations implemented various growth methods, including capacity expansion, mergers and acquisitions, and joint ventures. In March 2023, Evoqua Water Technologies LLC acquired Bob Johnson & Associates, a Texas-based industrial water standard treatment service company from Kemco Systems, to increase its footprint in North America.

Dynamics

Growing Demand for Air Purification

The rising demand for air filtration devices is a major driver in the activated carbon industry. As individuals grow more health conscious and aware of the harmful consequences of air pollution, they look for solutions to enhance indoor air quality. Activated carbon is an important component in air purification systems because it removes pollutants and toxins from the air.

The growing adoption of smart homes, as well as the incorporation of air purifiers into these systems, drives up demand for activated carbon. Furthermore, the rise of industry has resulted in higher levels of air pollution, increasing the demand for effective air filtration technologies. The rising demand for clean air leads to increased sales of activated carbon-based air filtration systems, which drives market expansion.

Rising Concerns About Water Treatment

Regulations mandating the industry to restrict hazardous emissions drove the use of activated carbon filters and scrubbers for purification. Governments have tightened rules to reduce air and water pollution, increasing demand for activated carbon in industries like power plants, chemical production, and waste management.

In India, the Water Supply and Sewerage Board of Bangalore chose SUEZ to help the city upgrade its wastewater infrastructure. The group intends to construct a new wastewater treatment plant with a capacity of 150,000 m3/day, as well as the restoration of an existing plant with a capacity of 150,000 m3/day and the construction of a sewage sludge recycling and recovery plant for the sludge produced by these two plants. The increased focus on water treatment is projected to boost market expansion.

High Costs and Environmental Concerns

The cost of raw resources such as coal, wood, and coconut shells can be costly and fluctuate, affecting overall production costs. The synthesis of activated carbon is energy-intensive, requiring large amounts of heat and electricity, which raises operating expenses. Transportation costs and logistical complications, particularly during global crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, can disrupt the supply chain and undermine market stability.

The manufacturing of activated carbon can generate pollutants and waste, resulting in severe environmental requirements that raise compliance costs. The growing emphasis on sustainability and environmental effects may limit the usage of specific raw materials or technologies, offering a challenge to companies. Adhering to different national and international standards concerning production, safety, and environmental effects can raise operational costs, reducing market demand.

Segment Analysis

The global activated carbon market is segmented based on type, raw material, end-user, and region.

Rising Programs for Water Treatment Drives the Segment Growth

Water treatment is expected to be the dominant segment with over 30% of the market during the forecast period 2024-2031. Activated carbon is also used to cleanse wastewater and ballast water, remediate groundwater, construct surface impoundments, and clean up groundwater and unintentional spills. Activated carbon also aids in the removal of odors from wastewater plants, where biological activity produces hydrogen sulfide (H2S), ammonia (NH3), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and so on.

Furthermore, federal policy programs, such as the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Clean Water Act, overseen by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), provide treatment and discharge regulations, funding programs, and frameworks for operating and implementing innovative wastewater treatment technologies. As a result, the demand for activated carbons in the water treatment segment is predicted to increase further

Geographical Penetration

Growing Regulatory for Wastewater Treatment Drives Demand in Asia-Pacific

Asia-Pacific is expected to be the dominant region in the global activated carbon market covering over 30% of the market. The region is likely to dominate the market due to rising demand from various end-use sectors, including water treatment, food and beverage, and pharmaceuticals. China has a renowned pharmaceutical market and is the fastest-growing market for activated carbons. In recent times, China has increased its use of processed water to minimize its reliance on fresh water.

With a strict regulatory framework and an increased emphasis on water reuse in China's five-year plans, the country is rapidly improving its water treatment industry to ensure a sustainable future. In accordance with the International Trade Administration, China plans to develop or upgrade 80,000 kilometers of sewage collection pipeline networks and boost sewage treatment capacity by 20 million cubic meters per day between 2021 and 2025.

Competitive Landscape

The major global players in the market include Boyce Carbon, Cabot Corporation, Carbon Activated Corporation, CarboTech AC GmbH, CarbPure Technologies, Donau Chemie AG, Evoqua Water Technologies LLC, Jacobi Carbons Group, Kuraray Co. and Kureha Corporation.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

The pandemic caused substantial disruptions in the supply chains of raw materials required for activated carbon manufacturing. Transportation restrictions, as well as the temporary closure of mines and industries, caused shortages and delays. Lockdowns and movement restrictions have an impact on global logistics, increasing cargo delays and higher transportation costs. It influences the timely delivery of activated carbon and raw supplies.

The pandemic raised awareness about the significance of clean air and water, which increased demand for activated carbon in filtration systems for air purifiers and water treatment facilities. Automotive, manufacturing, and food and beverage industries saw varied levels of shutdowns and slowdowns, which influenced the demand for activated carbon used in these sectors.

Russia-Ukraine War Impact

The conflict has disrupted the supply chain of raw materials needed for the manufacturing of activated carbon. Ukraine and Russia are important suppliers of minerals and chemicals needed in industrial production. The instability has resulted in shortages and higher pricing for key inputs. Transit links, such as trains and ports in the combat zone, have been disrupted, complicating operations and raising transit costs.

It has caused instability in global energy prices, particularly oil and gas. Activated carbon manufacture is energy-intensive, therefore rising energy costs have increased production costs. European countries that rely largely on Russian energy have encountered increasing energy prices, affecting the total cost structure of manufacturing sectors, including activated carbon production.

By Type

Powdered Activated Carbon
Granular Activated Carbon
Others

By Raw Material

Coal
Saw Dust
Coconut Shell
Others

By End-User

Water Treatment
Pharmaceutical
Automotive
Personal Care
Others

By Region

North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Italy
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Rest of South America
Asia-Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
Middle East and Africa

Key Developments

In March 2022, Cabot Corporation sold its activated carbon business, Norit Activated Carbon, to One Equity Partners. With the divestiture, Norit Activated Carbon became an independent company, offering its customers a broad spectrum of activated carbon products through its ten manufacturing locations in seven countries.
In January 2021, Tantech Holdings Ltd, a well-known renewable energy provider, introduced its latest breakthrough product, the Variety Combination Honeycomb Activated Carbon. The product is a significant technological development in the field of activated carbon, with a unique and extremely adaptable honeycomb structure that enables effective adsorption capabilities.

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To visualize the global activated carbon market segmentation based on type, raw material, end-user, and region, as well as understand key commercial assets and players.
Identify commercial opportunities by analyzing trends and co-development.
Excel data sheet with numerous data points of activated carbon market level with all segments.
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The global activated carbon market report would provide approximately 62 tables, 55 figures, and 205 pages.

Target Audience 2024

Manufacturers/ Buyers
Industry Investors/Investment Bankers
Research Professionals
Emerging Companies

1. Methodology and Scope

1.1. Research Methodology
1.2. Research Objective and Scope of the Report

2. Definition and Overview

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Snippet by Type
3.2. Snippet by Raw Material
3.3. Snippet by End-User
3.4. Snippet by Region

4. Dynamics

4.1. Impacting Factors
- 4.1.1. Drivers
  - 4.1.1.1. Growing demand for air purification
  - 4.1.1.2. Rising concerns about water treatment
- 4.1.2. Restraints
  - 4.1.2.1. High costs and environmental concerns
- 4.1.3. Opportunity
- 4.1.4. Impact Analysis

5. Industry Analysis

5.1. Porter's Five Force Analysis
5.2. Supply Chain Analysis
5.3. Pricing Analysis
5.4. Regulatory Analysis
5.5. Russia-Ukraine War Impact Analysis
5.6. DMI Opinion

6. COVID-19 Analysis

6.1. Analysis of COVID-19
- 6.1.1. Scenario Before COVID-19
- 6.1.2. Scenario During COVID-19
- 6.1.3. Scenario Post COVID-19
6.2. Pricing Dynamics Amid COVID-19
6.3. Demand-Supply Spectrum
6.4. Government Initiatives Related to the Market During Pandemic
6.5. Manufacturers Strategic Initiatives
6.6. Conclusion

7. By Type

7.1. Introduction
- 7.1.1. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Type
- 7.1.2. Market Attractiveness Index, By Type
7.2. Powdered Activated Carbon*
- 7.2.1. Introduction
- 7.2.2. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%)
7.3. Granular Activated Carbon
7.4. Others

8. By Raw Material

8.1. Introduction
- 8.1.1. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Raw Material
- 8.1.2. Market Attractiveness Index, By Raw Material
8.2. Coal*
- 8.2.1. Introduction
- 8.2.2. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%)
8.3. Saw Dust
8.4. Coconut Shell
8.5. Others

9. By End-User

9.1. Introduction
- 9.1.1. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By End-User
- 9.1.2. Market Attractiveness Index, By End-User
9.2. Water Treatment*
- 9.2.1. Introduction
- 9.2.2. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%)
9.3. Pharmaceutical
9.4. Automotive
9.5. Personal Care
9.6. Others

10. By Region

10.1. Introduction
- 10.1.1. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Region
- 10.1.2. Market Attractiveness Index, By Region
10.2. North America
- 10.2.1. Introduction
- 10.2.2. Key Region-Specific Dynamics
- 10.2.3. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Type
- 10.2.4. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Raw Material
- 10.2.5. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By End-User
- 10.2.6. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Country
  - 10.2.6.1. The U.S.
  - 10.2.6.2. Canada
  - 10.2.6.3. Mexico
10.3. Europe
- 10.3.1. Introduction
- 10.3.2. Key Region-Specific Dynamics
- 10.3.3. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Type
- 10.3.4. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Raw Material
- 10.3.5. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By End-User
- 10.3.6. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Country
  - 10.3.6.1. Germany
  - 10.3.6.2. UK
  - 10.3.6.3. France
  - 10.3.6.4. Italy
  - 10.3.6.5. Russia
  - 10.3.6.6. Rest of Europe
10.4. South America
- 10.4.1. Introduction
- 10.4.2. Key Region-Specific Dynamics
- 10.4.3. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Type
- 10.4.4. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Raw Material
- 10.4.5. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By End-User
- 10.4.6. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Country
  - 10.4.6.1. Brazil
  - 10.4.6.2. Argentina
  - 10.4.6.3. Rest of South America
10.5. Asia-Pacific
- 10.5.1. Introduction
- 10.5.2. Key Region-Specific Dynamics
- 10.5.3. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Type
- 10.5.4. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Raw Material
- 10.5.5. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By End-User
- 10.5.6. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Country
  - 10.5.6.1. China
  - 10.5.6.2. India
  - 10.5.6.3. Japan
  - 10.5.6.4. Australia
  - 10.5.6.5. Rest of Asia-Pacific
10.6. Middle East and Africa
- 10.6.1. Introduction
- 10.6.2. Key Region-Specific Dynamics
- 10.6.3. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Type
- 10.6.4. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Raw Material
- 10.6.5. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By End-User

11. Competitive Landscape

11.1. Competitive Scenario
11.2. Market Positioning/Share Analysis
11.3. Mergers and Acquisitions Analysis

12. Company Profiles

12.1. Boyce Carbon*
- 12.1.1. Company Overview
- 12.1.2. Type Portfolio and Description
- 12.1.3. Financial Overview
- 12.1.4. Key Developments
12.2. Cabot Corporation
12.3. Carbon Activated Corporation
12.4. CarboTech AC GmbH
12.5. CarbPure Technologies
12.6. Donau Chemie AG
12.7. Evoqua Water Technologies LLC
12.8. Jacobi Carbons Group
12.9. Kuraray Co.
12.10. Kureha Corporation

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