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 | ||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- 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.
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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.
Report Includes
- 149 data tables and 17 additional tables
- Industry analysis of the global market for activated carbon and its types
- Country specific data and analysis for United States, Canada, Mexico, Germany, U.K., Italy, China, India, Japan, Middle East and Africa
- Characterization and quantification of the market potential for activated carbon by various segments such as geographical region, type, application, and feedstock material both in terms of value and volume
- Relevant patent analysis
- A look at the government regulations and technological updates that affect the global activated carbon market
- Examination of vendor landscape and profiles of major vendors in the industry including Cabot Corp., Calgon Carbon Corp., CarboTech AC GmbH, Kureha Corp., and Osaka Gas Co. Ltd.
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