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Activated Carbon - Global Strategic Business Report

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  • 396 Pages
  • March 2024
  • Region: Global
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc
  • ID: 450634

Global Activated Carbon Market to Reach 5.7 Million Tons by 2030

The global market for Activated Carbon estimated at 3.1 Million Tons in the year 2023, is projected to reach 5.7 Million Tons by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 8% over the analysis period 2023-2030.

Powdered Activated Carbon, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record 8.9% CAGR and reach 3.6 Million Tons by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Granular Activated Carbon segment is estimated at 6.9% CAGR for the next 8-year period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at 563.9 Thousand Tons, While China is Forecast to Grow at 9.5% CAGR

The Activated Carbon market in the U.S. is estimated at 563.9 Thousand Tons in the year 2023. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of 2.2 Million Tons by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 9.5% over the analysis period 2023 to 2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 5.8% and 5.9% respectively over the 2023-2030 period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 6.8% CAGR.

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What to Expect from the Global Economy in 2024

Edgy geopolitics, and economic instability caused by monetary policy tightening and ensuing higher interest rates will create a tumultuous landscape for 2024. Several factors will continue to exert pressure on the path to recovery including hostilities in the Middle East and increasingly common climate disasters. Among the risks, several positives are also taking shape such as growing signs of disinflation and easing of anxiety over stubborn inflation, supply chain normalization and price moderation despite volatility in energy costs. Elections across several G21 jurisdictions, notably in India and the United States, will have potential ramifications for capital flows and investment strategies. While India emerges as a compelling destination in the global investment landscape, U.S, based tech firms will continue to dominate, fueled by a dynamic ecosystem of talent and capital. Tech opportunities in Silicon Valley and beyond remain attractive for investors seeking high-growth prospects supported largely by a resilient albeit slowing domestic economy and conducive regulatory environment. Europe will continue to battle tight monetary policy and recession risks with U.K. having the most challenging outlook and running the greatest risk of recession in 2024. China remains a wild card with hope for growth in the country underpinned by government spending and improvements in consumer spending. The volatile environment will offer both opportunities and challenges for investors and businesses alike. Embracing volatility as a catalyst for growth together with agility and strategic foresight in navigating investment decisions will remain important for survival.

Select Competitors (Total 52 Featured)

  • Advanced Emissions Solutions, Inc.
  • Cabot Corporation
  • Carbon Activated Corp.
  • ClarimexS.a. de C.V.
  • Fujian Yuanli Active Carbon Co., Ltd
  • Haycarb Plc
  • Ingevity Corporation
  • Kuraray Co., Ltd.
  • Calgon Carbon Corporation
  • Chemviron Carbon
  • Osaka Gas Chemicals Co., Ltd.
  • SCR-Sibelco NV

Table of Contents

I. METHODOLOGYII. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
  • Influencer Market Insights
  • World Market Trajectories
  • Global Economic Update
  • Activated Carbon: A Prelude
  • Forms of Activated Carbon
  • Major End Use Markets
  • Activated Carbon- Competitive Landscape
  • Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2023 (E)
  • Activated Carbon - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2023 (E)
  • Global Market Prospects and Outlook
  • Global Activated Carbon Market Set for a Rapid Growth
  • Led by China, Asia-Pacific Enjoys Commanding Stake in Activated Carbon Market
  • PAC, Liquid-Phase & Water Treatment: Thriving Segments of Activated Carbon Market
  • Activated Carbon Market Dazzles with Water Treatment Applications
  • Production Landscape
  • Breakdown of Activated Carbon Production (in %) by Country: 2022
  • Breakdown of Activated Carbon Exports (in %) by Country: 2022
  • Activated Carbon: A Raw Material Intensive Industry
  • Comparison of Various Types of Activated Carbon based on Raw Material
  • Recent Market Activity
  • World Brands
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
  • Industry Focus Grows on Sustainable Production of Activated Carbon from Renewable Sources
  • Activated Carbon for Smoother Car Suspensions
  • Stringent Emission Norms Drives AC Demand in Automobile Sector
  • Breakdown of Number of Vehicles by Engine Type (in %) for 2020, 2030 & 2040
  • Select Regulations
  • Emission Control Legislations in Select Regions/Countries
  • Reactivated Carbon Demand Grows in Significance
  • Water Treatment Offers Significant Opportunities
  • Deteriorating Quality of Water: Throws Emphasis on Water Treatment
  • Percentage of Contaminated Water in Drinking Water Supplies in Africa, Asia, and Latin America and Caribbean
  • Percentage of Wastewater Treatment in Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Africa
  • World Fresh Water Resources: Percentage Breakdown by Sources of Fresh Water
  • Internal Water Resource Per Capita Ranked by Country - US, France, China, Germany, India, Netherlands and Saudi Arabia (in Cubic Meters)
  • Water Adsorbents Market Gathers Steam with Stimulus from Activated Carbon
  • Activated Carbon-Based Technology for In Situ Remediation
  • BAC Filters to Produce Ultrapure Water
  • Air Purification: Key Enabler of Future Growth
  • Emphasis on Maintaining Ambient Indoor Air Quality Augurs Well for Market Growth
  • Causes of Indoor Air Pollution
  • Major Indoor Pollutants and their Impact on Health
  • Types of Contaminants Present in Indoor Air and their AccepTable Levels
  • EXHIBIT : Global Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions (in Billion Metric Tons): 2010-2019
  • Countries with the Highest Carbon Emissions Worldwide (2020): Percentage Breakdown for China, US, India, Russia, Japan, and Others Country % Share
  • Air Pollution Levels (PM10 ug/m3) for Major Countries Worldwide
  • Environment Regulations Drive Demand for Activated Carbon
  • MATS Drives PAC Demand
  • Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Open up Opportunities for GAC
  • The Minamata Convention Boosts Activated Carbon Demand
  • Food and Beverage Processing Add to Market Growth
  • Global Processed Foods Market Revenues (in $ Billion) for the Years 2019, 2022 and 2025
  • Application in Medical and Pharmaceuticals Segment to Augment Demand
  • Gold Extraction Activity Drives Focus on Activated Carbon
  • Surging Usage in Solvent Vapor Recovery & Other Applications Supports Demand
  • Activated Carbon Fiber Cloths Gain Popularity
  • Activated Carbon in Beauty Industry: Making Waves
  • Global Skincare Market in US$ Billion: 2012 & 2025
  • Activated Carbon Draws Attention for Hydrogen Storage
  • Activated Carbon Plastic Waste Helps Address Environmental Concerns
  • Waste Tire-derived Activated Carbon Witnesses Increased Popularity
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
  • Table 1: World Activated Carbon Market Analysis of Annual Sales in Tons for Years 2014 through 2030
  • Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Activated Carbon by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 3: World Historic Review for Activated Carbon by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Tons for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 4: World 16-Year Perspective for Activated Carbon by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Powdered by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 6: World Historic Review for Powdered by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Tons for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 7: World 16-Year Perspective for Powdered by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Granular by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 9: World Historic Review for Granular by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Tons for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 10: World 16-Year Perspective for Granular by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Product Segments by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 12: World Historic Review for Other Product Segments by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Tons for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 13: World 16-Year Perspective for Other Product Segments by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Water Treatment by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 15: World Historic Review for Water Treatment by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Tons for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 16: World 16-Year Perspective for Water Treatment by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Purification by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 18: World Historic Review for Air Purification by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Tons for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 19: World 16-Year Perspective for Air Purification by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Food & Beverages by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 21: World Historic Review for Food & Beverages by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Tons for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 22: World 16-Year Perspective for Food & Beverages by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 24: World Historic Review for Automotive by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Tons for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 25: World 16-Year Perspective for Automotive by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Medical & Pharmaceuticals by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 27: World Historic Review for Medical & Pharmaceuticals by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Tons for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 28: World 16-Year Perspective for Medical & Pharmaceuticals by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 29: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other End-Uses by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 30: World Historic Review for Other End-Uses by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Tons for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 31: World 16-Year Perspective for Other End-Uses by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
UNITED STATES
  • Activated Carbon Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2024 (E)
  • Automotive Emission Control Regulations Drive Demand
  • US Evaporative and Refueling Standards
  • LEV III Particulate Emission Standard Values and Phase-in for Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Passenger Vehicles
  • Market Overview
  • Environmental Regulations Drive Demand in Air Purification Application
  • Growing Emphasis on Indoor Air Quality amid COVID-19 Pandemic Bolsters Demand
  • Major Factors Influencing Purchase of Residential Air Purifiers with '1' Ranked for Highest Influencing Factor
  • Rise in Awareness of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Triggers Stringent Regulations
  • US PM2.5 Air Quality, 2010-2019 (Concentration µg/m3)
  • Opportunities in the Water Treatment Market
  • Market Analytics
CANADA
JAPAN
  • Activated Carbon Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2024 (E)
  • Market Overview
CHINA
  • Activated Carbon Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2024 (E)
  • Market Overview
  • China: Major Producer and Exporter of Activated Carbon
  • Rise in Air Pollution Levels Encourage Demand
EUROPE
  • Activated Carbon Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2024 (E)
  • Market Overview
FRANCE
  • Activated Carbon Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in France for 2024 (E)
GERMANY
  • Activated Carbon Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Germany for 2024 (E)
ITALY
UNITED KINGDOM
  • Activated Carbon Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United Kingdom for 2024 (E)
SPAINRUSSIAREST OF EUROPE
ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Activated Carbon Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2024 (E)
AUSTRALIA
  • Activated Carbon Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Australia for 2024 (E)
INDIA
  • Activated Carbon Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in India for 2024 (E)
  • Market Overview
  • Activated Carbon Exports
  • Leading Import Markets for Activated Carbon from India: Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Exports by Destination Country
SOUTH KOREA
REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Australia
LATIN AMERICA
  • Activated Carbon Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Latin America for 2024 (E)
  • Market Overview
ARGENTINABRAZILMEXICOREST OF LATIN AMERICA
MIDDLE EAST
  • Activated Carbon Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Middle East for 2024 (E)
  • Market Overview
AFRICA
  • Activated Carbon Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Africa for 2024 (E)
IV. COMPETITION

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • Advanced Emissions Solutions, Inc.
  • Cabot Corporation
  • Carbon Activated Corp.
  • ClarimexS.a. de C.V.
  • Fujian Yuanli Active Carbon Co., Ltd
  • Haycarb Plc
  • Ingevity Corporation
  • Kuraray Co., Ltd.
  • Calgon Carbon Corporation
  • Chemviron Carbon
  • Osaka Gas Chemicals Co., Ltd.
  • SCR-Sibelco NV