Activated Carbon Market

Global Activated Carbon Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Form Type (Powdered, Granular, and Extruded/ Pelletized), and by End Use (Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Metal Extraction, Air & Water Purification, Industrial Chemicals, Automotive, Personal Care & Beauty Products, and Others (Odor Removal)) Forecast, 2021-2027
    Update Available - Forecast 2024-2030   

Published: Jul 2023 | Report Code: OMR2023681 | Category : Chemical and Material | Delivery Format: /

Activated carbon is a form of carbon that is processed to have small, low-volume pores that enhances the surface area for adsorption and chemical reactions. The global activated carbon market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.2% during the forecast period (2021-2027). The major aspect that drives the growth of the market includes the majority of uses of activated carbon across various end uses. It is widely used across industries primarily to remove particulates and dissolved impurities in any product. The primary factor that has created a wide scope for the growth of the market is the rising level of air and water pollution. Activated carbon aids in eliminating various organic impurities and chlorine from water, whereas, remove toxic gases, odors, and harmful dust particles from the air. Apart from these, pharmaceutical, automotive, food, and beverage processing industries are some end use areas in which activated carbon is utilized.

Segmental Outlook

The global activated carbon market is segmented on the basis of form type and end use. Based on the form type, the market is segmented as powdered, granular, and extruded/ pelletized. Based on the end use, the market is segmented as food & beverage, pharmaceutical, metal extraction, air & water purification, industrial chemicals, automotive, personal care & beauty products, and others. The other segment includes odor removal.

Air & Water Purification Segment of the Global Activated Carbon Market to Hold a Significant Share 

Amongst the end use segment of the global activated carbon, the air & water purification segment is projected to hold the most lucrative share in the market. The segmental growth of the market is accredited to the higher need for the activated carbon for the purification of air and water owing to the rising pollution across the globe. activated carbon aids in the removal of mercury, hydrogen sulfide, chlorine from air and water. There has been an increasing demand for activated carbon for water purification as the majority of the water treatment filters are made up of granular activated carbon. Activated carbon aids in removing the impurities through the surface adsorption technique. Hence, attributing to such a wide range of features, the market is likely to witness growth.

Global Activated Carbon Market, by End Use 2020 (%)

Regional Outlook

The global activated carbon market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. The Asia-Pacific region is projected to hold a significant market share. China, India, Japan, and the Rest of the Asia-Pacific are the major economies primarily contributing to the growth of the Activated Carbon market in the region. The regional growth of the market is accredited to the higher demand for the activated carbon from the key economies of the region for end uses such as food and beverage, pharmaceutical, water treatment, automotive industries, and industrial processing. Among the key economies of the region, China is likely to contribute the most to the market growth, as it has one of the major food industries in the region. Rapid growth in the country’s population and the average per capita consumption are major drivers for the growth of the food market in the country, thereby, driving the activated carbon market demand during the forecast period. Further, the region is also estimated to witness a significant value owing to the presence of key players across the region such as Jacobi Carbons Group?, Ingevity Corp., Kuraray Chemical Co. Ltd.?, Kureha Corp., and Osaka Gas Co. Ltd. among others.

Global Activated Carbon Market, by Region 2020 (%)

Market Players Outlook

The prominent players functioning in the global activated carbon market include Advanced Emissions Solutions, Inc., Calgon Carbon Corp., Carbon Activated Corp., Jacobi Carbons Group?, Ingevity Corp., Kuraray Chemical Co. Ltd.?, Kureha Corp., and Osaka Gas Co. Ltd. among others. These key manufacturers are adopting various strategies such as new product launches and approvals, mergers and acquisitions, partnerships and collaborations, and many others in order to thrive in a competitive environment. For instance, in June 2020, Calgon Carbon Corp. announced its capacity expansion plans at its Pearlington, Mississippi plant by starting a second virgin activated carbon production line. The total investment in the novel production line is nearly $185 million. With this expansion, the company aims its capacity to exceed 200 million pounds per year.

The Report Covers

  • Market value data analysis of 2020 and forecast to 2027.
  • Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.
  • Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.
  • Key companies operating in the global activated carbon market. Based on the availability of data, information related to pipeline products, and relevant news is also available in the report.
  • Analysis of business strategies by identifying the key market segments positioned for strong growth in the future.
  • Analysis of market-entry and market expansion strategies.
  • Competitive strategies by identifying ‘who-stands-where’ in the market.

1. Report Summary

1.1. Research Methods and Tools

1.2. Market Breakdown

1.2.1. By Segments

1.2.2. By Geography

2. Market Overview and Insights

2.1. Scope of the Report

2.2. Analyst Insight & Current Market Trends

2.2.1. Key Findings

2.2.2. Recommendations

2.2.3. Conclusion

3. Competitive Landscape

3.1. Competitive Dashboard

3.2. Key Strategy Analysis

3.3. Key Company Analysis

3.3.1. Overview

3.3.2. Financial Analysis 

3.3.3. SWOT Analysis

3.3.4. Recent Developments

4. Market Determinants

4.1. Motivators

4.2. Restraints

4.3. Opportunities

5. Market Segmentation

5.1. Global Activated Carbon Market by Form Type

5.1.1. Powdered

5.1.2. Granular

5.1.3. Extruded/Pelletized

5.2. Global Activated Carbon Market by End Use

5.2.1. Food & Beverage 

5.2.2. Pharmaceutical

5.2.3. Metal Extraction

5.2.4. Air &Water Purification

5.2.5. Industrial Chemicals

5.2.6. Automotive

5.2.7. Personal Care & Beauty Products 

5.2.8. Others (Odor Removal)

6. Regional Analysis

6.1. North America

6.1.1. US

6.1.2. Canada

6.2. Europe

6.2.1. UK

6.2.2. Germany

6.2.3. Italy

6.2.4. Spain

6.2.5. France

6.2.6. Rest of Europe 

6.3. Asia-Pacific

6.3.1. China

6.3.2. India

6.3.3. Japan

6.3.4. ASEAN

6.3.5. South Korea

6.3.6. Rest of Asia-Pacific 

6.4. Rest of the World

7. Company Profiles 

7.1. Advanced Emissions Solutions, Inc.

7.2. Albemarle Corp.

7.3. Cabot Corp. 

7.4. Calgon Carbon Corp.

7.5. Carbon Activated Corp. 

7.6. CPL Activated Carbons

7.7. Donau Carbon GmbH 

7.8. Evoqua Water Technologies LLC

7.9. HAYCARB Pvt. Ltd.

7.10. Ingevity Corp.

7.11. Jacobi Carbons Group

7.12. Kuraray Chemical Co. Ltd.

7.13. Kureha Corp. 

7.14. Osaka Gas Co. Ltd.

7.15. Oxbow Activated Carbon LLC

7.16. Prominent Systems Inc.

7.17. Puragen Activated Carbons

7.18. Silcarbon Aktivkohle GmbH

7.19. Veolia Environnement S.A.


1. GLOBAL ACTIVATED CARBON MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY FORM TYPE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

2. GLOBAL POWDERED ACTIVATED CARBON MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

3. GLOBAL GRANULAR ACTIVATED CARBON MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

4. GLOBAL EXTRUDED/PELLETIZED ACTIVATED CARBON MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

5. GLOBAL ACTIVATED CARBON MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY END USE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

6. GLOBAL ACTIVATED CARBON FOR FOOD & BEVERAGE MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

7. GLOBAL ACTIVATED CARBON FOR PHARMACEUTICAL MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

8. GLOBAL ACTIVATED CARBON FOR METAL EXTRACTION MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

9. GLOBAL ACTIVATED CARBON FOR AIR & WATER PURIFICATION MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

10. GLOBAL ACTIVATED CARBON FOR INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

11. GLOBAL ACTIVATED CARBON FOR AUTOMOTIVE MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

12. GLOBAL ACTIVATED CARBON FOR PERSONAL CARE & BEAUTY PRODUCTS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

13. GLOBAL ACTIVATED CARBON FOR OTHER APPLICATIONS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

14. GLOBAL ACTIVATED CARBON MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY GEOGRAPHY, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

15. NORTH AMERICAN ACTIVATED CARBON MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

16. NORTH AMERICAN ACTIVATED CARBON MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY FORM TYPE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

17. NORTH AMERICAN ACTIVATED CARBON MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY END USE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

18. EUROPEAN ACTIVATED CARBON MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

19. EUROPEAN ACTIVATED CARBON MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY FORM TYPE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

20. EUROPEAN ACTIVATED CARBON MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY END USE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

21. ASIA-PACIFIC ACTIVATED CARBON MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

22. ASIA-PACIFIC ACTIVATED CARBON MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY FORM TYPE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

23. ASIA-PACIFIC ACTIVATED CARBON MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY END USE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

24. REST OF THE WORLD ACTIVATED CARBON MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY FORM TYPE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

25. REST OF THE WORLD ACTIVATED CARBON MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY END USE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)


1. GLOBAL ACTIVATED CARBON MARKET SHARE BY FORM TYPE, 2020 VS 2027 (%)

2. GLOBAL ACTIVATED CARBON MARKET SHARE BY END USE, 2020 VS 2027 (%)

3. GLOBAL ACTIVATED CARBON MARKET SHARE BY GEOGRAPHY, 2020 VS 2027 (%)

4. US ACTIVATED CARBON MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

5. CANADA ACTIVATED CARBON MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

6. UK ACTIVATED CARBON MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

7. FRANCE ACTIVATED CARBON MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

8. GERMANY ACTIVATED CARBON MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

9. ITALY ACTIVATED CARBON MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

10. SPAIN ACTIVATED CARBON MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

11. ROE ACTIVATED CARBON MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

12. INDIA ACTIVATED CARBON MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

13. CHINA ACTIVATED CARBON MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

14. JAPAN ACTIVATED CARBON MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

15. ASEAN ACTIVATED CARBON MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

16. SOUTH KOREA ACTIVATED CARBON MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

17. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC ACTIVATED CARBON MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

18. REST OF THE WORLD ACTIVATED CARBON MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)