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全球活性碳市场 - 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个工作天内

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概述

全球活性碳市场将于 2023 年达到 37 亿美元，预计到 2031 年将达到 50 亿美元，2024-2031 年预测期间复合年增长率为 3.8%。

活性炭俗称活性炭，其特征是表面有无数微小的孔隙。孔隙数量越多，表面积越大，进而提高元件的吸附能力。它通常用于饮用水过滤系统和污水处理厂等应用。製造技术的进步预计将提高全球市场需求。

製造商正在寻找改进生产流程并减少对昂贵原材料的依赖以保持盈利的方法。卡博特公司等公司已将加拿大的活性碳产能提高了四倍，以满足对动力活性碳不断增长的需求。该公司宣布将动力活性碳产能扩大至每年 3,500 万磅，以充分满足燃煤公用事业产业对除汞产品日益增长的需求。

2023年，北美成为第二主导地区，占全球活性碳需求量的20%以上。为了维持和增加市场份额，主要区域企业实施了各种成长方式，包括产能扩张、併购和合资企业。 2023 年 3 月，Evoqua Water Technologies LLC 从 Kemco Systems 手中收购了位于德克萨斯州的工业水标准处理服务公司 Bob Johnson & Associates，以扩大其在北美的足迹。

动力学

空气清净需求不断增长

对空气过滤设备不断增长的需求是活性碳产业的主要推动力。随着人们的健康意识越来越强，并意识到空气污染的有害后果，他们正在寻找提高室内空气品质的解决方案。活性碳是空气净化系统的重要组成部分，因为它可以去除空气中的污染物和毒素。

智慧家庭的日益普及，以及空气清净机融入这些系统，推动了对活性碳的需求。此外，工业的兴起导致空气污染程度更高，增加了对有效空气过滤技术的需求。对清洁空气的需求不断增长，导致活性碳空气过滤系统的销售增加，从而推动市场扩张。

人们对水处理的担忧日益加剧

要求业界限制危险排放的法规推动了活性碳过滤器和洗涤器的使用来进行净化。各国政府收紧了减少空气和水污染的规定，增加了发电厂、化学品生产和废弃物管理等产业对活性碳的需求。

在印度，班加罗尔供水和污水处理委员会选择苏伊士帮助该市升级污水基础设施。集团拟兴建一座15万立方公尺/天的新污水处理厂，以及修復一座15万立方公尺/天的现有污水处理厂，并兴建一座污水污泥循环利用及污泥回收厂由这两种植物生产。对水处理的日益关注预计将促进市场扩张。

高成本和环境问题

煤炭、木材和椰子壳等原料的成本可能昂贵且波动，影响整体生产成本。活性碳的合成是能源密集的，需要大量的热量和电力，这增加了营运费用。运输成本和物流复杂性，特别是在 COVID-19 大流行等全球危机期间，可能会扰乱供应链并破坏市场稳定。

活性碳的製造会产生污染物和废物，导致严格的环境要求，从而提高合规成本。对永续性和环境影响的日益重视可能会限制特定原材料或技术的使用，从而给公司带来挑战。遵守有关生产、安全和环境影响的不同国家和国际标准可能会增加营运成本，减少市场需求。

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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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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