Product Code: 978-1-68038-073-6
Activated Carbon Market Summary
The global activated carbon market size was estimated at USD 3,934.1 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 5,497.3 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 3.8% from 2025 to 2033. The industry is primarily driven by rising environmental regulations and growing concerns surrounding water and air pollution across industrial, municipal, and residential sectors.
Stringent norms imposed by regulatory bodies such as the U.S. EPA, EU REACH, and China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment have intensified the demand for activated carbon in water treatment, industrial gas purification, and air filtration applications. The surge in pharmaceutical and food & beverage manufacturing, requiring high-purity processing, is bolstering adoption. The market is poised for significant growth opportunities driven by increasing investments in sustainable infrastructure, wastewater recycling, and emission control technologies.
The rising emphasis on circular economy models and zero-liquid discharge systems, particularly in emerging economies across Asia Pacific and Latin America, presents a lucrative avenue for activated carbon suppliers. Additionally, technological advancements in bio-based and renewable activated carbon production offer promising potential to address growing environmental concerns and meet the rising demand for eco-friendly adsorbents.
Despite robust demand, the activated carbon market faces key challenges, including supply chain disruptions and price volatility of raw materials such as coconut shells, coal, and wood. The industry also contends with environmental concerns associated with conventional manufacturing methods, which can be energy-intensive and carbon-emitting. Furthermore, intense competition from alternative filtration technologies such as ion exchange resins and membrane filtration may limit adoption in certain end-use sectors.
Global Activated Carbon Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts volume & revenue growth at the global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global activated carbon market report based on type, application, end use, and region:
- Type Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Powdered
- Granular
- Other Types
- Application Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Liquid Phase
- Gas Phase
- End Use Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Water Treatment
- Food & Beverage Processing
- Pharmaceutical & Medical
- Automotive
- Air Purification
- Other End Use
- Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- North America
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Latin America
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Research Methodology
- 1.2. Research Scope & Assumption
- 1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Purchased Database
- 1.3.2. GVR's Internal Database
- 1.3.3. Secondary Types & Third-Party Perspectives
- 1.3.4. Primary Research
- 1.4. Information Analysis
- 1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
- 1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.6. List of Data Types
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Outlook, 2024 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 2.2. Segmental Outlook
- 2.3. Competitive Insights
Chapter 3. Activated Carbon Market Variables, Trends & Scope
- 3.1. Market Lineage/Ancillary Market Outlook
- 3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.2.1. Sales Channel Analysis
- 3.2.2. Manufacturing Trends/Technological Advancements
- 3.2.3. Raw Material Trends
- 3.3. Price Trend Analysis, 2021 - 2033
- 3.3.1. Factors Influencing Prices
- 3.4. Regulatory Framework
- 3.4.1. Analyst Perspective
- 3.4.2. Regulations & Standards
- 3.5. Market Dynamics
- 3.5.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.5.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.5.3. Industry Opportunities
- 3.5.4. Industry Challenges
- 3.6. Business Environmental Tools Analysis: Activated Carbon Market
- 3.6.1. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.6.1.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 3.6.1.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 3.6.1.3. Threat of Substitution
- 3.6.1.4. Threat of New Entrants
- 3.6.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
- 3.6.2. PESTLE Analysis
- 3.6.2.1. Political Landscape
- 3.6.2.2. Economic Landscape
- 3.6.2.3. Social Landscape
- 3.6.2.4. Polymer Material Landscape
- 3.6.2.5. Environmental Landscape
- 3.6.2.6. Legal Landscape
Chapter 4. Activated Carbon Market: Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1. Key Takeaways
- 4.2. Type Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
- 4.3. Global Activated Carbon Market By Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 4.4. Powdered
- 4.4.1. Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, for Powdered, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
- 4.5. Granular
- 4.5.1. Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, for Granular, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
- 4.6. Other Types
- 4.6.1. Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, for Other Types, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 5. Activated Carbon Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. Key Takeaways
- 5.2. Application Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
- 5.3. Global Activated Carbon Market By Application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.4. Liquid Phase
- 5.5. Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, for Liquid Phase, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.6. Gas Phase
- 5.7. Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, for Gas Phase, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Chapter 6. Activated Carbon Market: End Use Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. Key Takeaways
- 6.2. End Use Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
- 6.3. Global Activated Carbon Market By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.4. Water Treatment
- 6.4.1. Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, for Water Treatment, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
- 6.5. Food & Beverage Processing
- 6.5.1. Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, for Food & Beverage Processing, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
- 6.6. Pharmaceutical & Medical
- 6.6.1. Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, for Pharmaceutical & Medical, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
- 6.7. Automotive
- 6.7.1. Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, for Automotive, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
- 6.8. Air Purification
- 6.8.1. Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, for Air Purification, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
- 6.9. Other End Use
- 6.9.1. Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, for Other End Use, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Activated Carbon Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 7.1. Key Takeaways
- 7.2. Regional Market Share Analysis, 2024 & 2033
- 7.3. North America
- 7.3.1. North America Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.3.2. North America Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.3.3. North America Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.3.4. North America Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.3.5. U.S.
- 7.3.5.1. U.S. Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.3.5.2. U.S. Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.3.5.3. U.S. Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.3.5.4. U.S. Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.3.6. Canada
- 7.3.6.1. Canada Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.3.6.2. Canada Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.3.6.3. Canada Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.3.6.4. Canada Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.3.7. Mexico
- 7.3.7.1. Mexico Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.3.7.2. Mexico Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.3.7.3. Mexico Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.3.7.4. Mexico Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4. Europe
- 7.4.1. Europe Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.2. Europe Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.3. Europe Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, Application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.4. Europe Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.5. Germany
- 7.4.5.1. Germany Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.5.2. Germany Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.5.3. Germany Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.5.4. Germany Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.6. UK
- 7.4.6.1. UK Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.6.2. UK Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.6.3. UK Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.6.4. UK Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.7. France
- 7.4.7.1. France Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.7.2. France Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.7.3. France Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.7.4. France Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.8. Italy
- 7.4.8.1. Italy Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.8.2. Italy Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.8.3. Italy Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.8.4. Italy Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.9. Spain
- 7.4.9.1. Spain Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.9.2. Spain Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.9.3. Spain Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.9.4. Spain Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5. Asia Pacific
- 7.5.1. Asia Pacific Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.2. Asia Pacific Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.3. Asia Pacific Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.4. Asia Pacific Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.5. China
- 7.5.5.1. China Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.5.2. China Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.5.3. China Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.5.4. China Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.6. India
- 7.5.6.1. India Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.6.2. India Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.6.3. India Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.6.4. India Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.7. Japan
- 7.5.7.1. Japan Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.7.2. Japan Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.7.3. Japan Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.7.4. Japan Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.8. Australia
- 7.5.8.1. Australia Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.8.2. Australia Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.8.3. Australia Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.8.4. Australia Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.9. South Korea
- 7.5.9.1. South Korea Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.9.2. South Korea Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.9.3. South Korea Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.9.4. South Korea Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.6. Middle East & Africa
- 7.6.1. Middle East & Africa Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.6.2. Middle East & Africa Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.6.3. Middle East & Africa Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.6.4. Middle East & Africa Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.6.5. Saudi Arabia
- 7.6.5.1. Saudi Arabia Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.6.5.2. Saudi Arabia Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.6.5.3. Saudi Arabia Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.6.5.4. Saudi Arabia Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.6.6. South Africa
- 7.6.6.1. South Africa Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.6.6.2. South Africa Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.6.6.3. South Africa Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.6.6.4. South Africa Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.7. Latin America
- 7.7.1. Latin America Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.7.2. Latin America Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.7.3. Latin America Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.7.4. Latin America Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.7.5. Brazil
- 7.7.5.1. Brazil Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.7.5.2. Brazil Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.7.5.3. Brazil Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.7.5.4. Brazil Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.7.6. Argentina
- 7.7.6.1. Argentina Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.7.6.2. Argentina Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.7.6.3. Argentina Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.7.6.4. Argentina Activated Carbon Market Estimates And Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Chapter 8. Competitive Landscape
- 8.1. Key Players, their Recent Developments, and their Impact on Industry
- 8.2. Competition Categorization
- 8.3. Company Market Position Analysis
- 8.4. Company Heat Map Analysis
- 8.5. Strategy Mapping, 2024
- 8.6. Company Listing
- 8.6.1. Boyce Carbon
- 8.6.1.1. Company Overview
- 8.6.1.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.6.2. Cabot Corporation
- 8.6.2.1. Company Overview
- 8.6.2.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.6.3. Kuraray Co.
- 8.6.3.1. Company Overview
- 8.6.3.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.3.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.6.4. CarboTech AC GmbH
- 8.6.4.1. Company Overview
- 8.6.4.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.6.5. Donau Chemie AG
- 8.6.5.1. Company Overview
- 8.6.5.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.6.6. Haycarb (Pvt) Ltd.
- 8.6.6.1. Company Overview
- 8.6.6.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.6.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.6.7. Jacobi Carbons Group
- 8.6.7.1. Company Overview
- 8.6.7.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.7.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.6.8. Kureha Corporation
- 8.6.8.1. Company Overview
- 8.6.8.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.8.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.6.9. Osaka Gas Chemical Co.; Ltd.
- 8.6.9.1. Company Overview
- 8.6.9.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.9.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.6.10. Evoqua Water Technologies LLC.
- 8.6.10.1. Company Overview
- 8.6.10.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.10.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.6.11. Carbon Activated Corporation
- 8.6.11.1. Company Overview
- 8.6.11.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.11.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.11.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.6.12. Hangzhou Nature Technology Co., Ltd.
- 8.6.12.1. Company Overview
- 8.6.12.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.12.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.12.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.6.13. CarbUSA
- 8.6.13.1. Company Overview
- 8.6.13.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.13.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.13.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.6.14. Sorbent JSC
- 8.6.14.1. Company Overview
- 8.6.14.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.14.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.14.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.6.15. CarbPure Technologies
- 8.6.15.1. Company Overview
- 8.6.15.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.15.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.15.4. Strategic Initiatives