Activated Carbon Market Report

Activated Carbon Market Report, By Raw Material (Coal, Coconut Shell, Wood based) By Type (Powder Activated Carbon, Polymer Coated Activated Carbon, Granular Activated Carbon, Bead Activated Carbon, Extruded Activated Carbon), By Application (Liquid Phase, Gas Phase, Metal Extraction) and Geography - Global Market Share, Trend Analysis & Forecast , 2019 - 2028

Report Code : 10203 | Publish Date : Upcoming | Industry : Chemicals & Materials | Geography : Global


Activated carbon is a form of carbon processed to have small, low volume pores that increase surface areas available for adsorption and chemical reactions. It finds application in extensive industrial applications including pharmaceutical, food& beverage, water treatment, and personal care. Activated carbon has extensive usage in water and sewage treatment owing to its ability to remove particulate and dissolved impurities. Government regulations pertaining to waste water treatment for industrial settings will propel product demand in foreseeable timeframe. 

Activated Carbon Market Outlook

Extensive application potential in air purification to remove toxic gases harmful dust particles, odours, in green house and manufacturing industries will positively favour product demand. Positive indicators towards industrial development through high investments has led to capacity expansion and building new production plants  has led to increase in pollution levels which is likely to propel demand for activated carbons in maintaining pollution levels. Furthermore, high research expenditures on product development focusing on activated carbon derived from cheap sources and gradually minimize expensive commercial activated carbons which will accelerate industry growth. 

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Activated Carbon Market Segmental Overview

The report analyses the global activated carbon market based on raw material, type, application and geography. 

Activated Carbon Market by Raw Material

Based on raw materials the activated carbon market is divided into coal, coconut shell and wood based.  Coconut shell is most preferred feedstock material in production of activated carbon. Surge in coconut production provides an impetus to activated carbon industry, thus driving market growth. 

Activated Carbon Market by Type

Various type studied are segmented powder activated carbon, polymer coated activated carbon, granular activated carbon, bead activated carbon and extruded activated carbon. Powdered activated carbon leads the activated carbon market in 2020. Due to rapid industrialization and urbanization world is witnessing unprecedented increase in pollution levels. Stringent regulatory amendments for controlling pollution levels and their effects on human life will accelerate product demand.

Activated Carbon Market by Application

Various application considered in this study includes liquid phase, gas phase, metal extraction. Furthermore, liquid phase application includes water treatment, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, and chemical purification. Additionally, gas phase application consists of industrial and automotive application. Gas phase application will register robust gains in coming years owing to its wide usage in air purification application such as hydrogen sulphide removal, chlorine and mercury removal. It also has wide application in industrial and automotive industry. The increasing demand for vehicles with rapid increase in urbanization and investment in vehicle buying has promoted automobile manufacturers to improve production output to accommodate demand, thus propelling market growth. 

Activated Carbon Market by Geography

The global market is studied for the key regions such as, North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Rest of the World. Asia Pacific driven by China, India and Japan holds a major share in activated carbon market. Rapid surge in transportation industry in India due development of infrastructure through government funding, growth in logistics and online business will further boost demand for light and commercial vehicles, thereby driving industry growth. Owing to robust economic development and favourable trends in major end-use industries along with shift of manufacturing bases from matured economies to emerging economies has resulted in fuelling demand for activated carbon to combat pollution. 

Activated Carbon Market Competitor Analysis

The key players operating in this market includes Osaka Gas Co., LTD., Cabot Corporation, Calgon Carbon Corporation,  Kuraray Co. LTD, Haycarb PLC, KUREHA CORPORATION, Donau Carbon GmbH, Silcarbon Aktivkohle GmbH, Prominent Systems Inc., Oxbow Activated Carbon LLC, Boyce Carbon, Carbotech Ac GmbH, Ceca, Jacobi Carbons Ab, Kalpachar Products Pvt. LTD., Evoqua Water Technologies LLC, Reddy Emirates International LLC. and Veolia Water Technologies. 

The report analyses the global activated carbon market based on type, application and geography. Based on raw materials the activated carbon market is divided into coal, coconut shell and wood based. Various type studied are segmented powder activated carbon, polymer coated activated carbon, granular activated carbon, bead activated carbon and extruded activated carbon. Various application considered in this study includes liquid phase, gas phase, metal extraction. Furthermore, liquid phase application includes water treatment, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, and chemical purification. Additionally, gas phase application consists of industrial and automotive application. The global market is studied for the key regions such as, North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Rest of the World. North America comprises of U.S., Canada and Mexico. Whereas, Europe covers UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Rest of Europe. The key countries included under Asia Pacific are China, India, Japan, Australia and Rest of Asia Pacific. The Rest of the world includes Latin America and Middle East & Africa.

Why to buy this report:

  • The report offers changing market dynamics in the activated carbon market, presenting historical, current and projected market size in terms of value (USD Million)
  • The research study provides an in-depth analysis of the industry value chain focusing on the peer and parent markets of  activated carbon
  • It presents a comprehensive assessment of geographical regions exhibiting promising growth, potential and niche segments, and a neutral perspective on the activated carbon  market performance
  • The report also offers strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations and competitive landscape, mapping the key common trends of activated carbon market