Activated Carbon Market

Industry Overview

The global Activated Carbon Market size in terms of volume was 2.8 million metric tons in 2023 and is expected to reach 3.75 million metric tons by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.6% during 2025 – 2030. The activated carbon market is predicted to grow moderately due to the increasing demand for water purification, the rise in the demand for mercury removal plants, and increasing government subsidies and environmental standards.

Market Segmentation

Insight by Type

On the basis of type, the global activated carbon market is segmented into powdered activated carbon, granular activated carbon, and others. Among these types, powdered activated carbon is predicted to have the highest growth rate over the forecast period in the global activated carbon market. The powdered activated carbon segment is predicted to grow due to the alarming air pollution and water pollution which creates more demand for their purification through the powdered activated carbon.

Insight by Application

On the basis of application, the global activated carbon market is bifurcated into liquid phase and gaseous phase. Between these, the gaseous phase is predicted to grow at the fastest rate during the forecast period, owing to the increase in demand for air strippers, soil vapor extraction, tank vent absorbers, odor control, solvent recovery, and mercury removal plants.

Insight by End User

On the basis of end user, the global activated carbon market is segmented into water treatment, food & beverage processing, pharmaceutical & medical, automotive, air purification, and others. Among all the end users, the market in the automotive sector is predicted to grow significantly over the forecast period. The automotive market is predicted to grow due to the increase in demand for pollution control systems and with the help of activated carbon, it can absorb high levels of volatile hydrocarbons in gasoline tank emissions to prevent them from moving into the ambient air strict environmental standards to control pollution level which helps to boost to the overall segment during the forecast period.

Global Activated Carbon Market Report Coverage

Industry Dynamics

Growth Drivers

Consumers are actively increasing their seriousness with regard to the safety hazards involved with consuming impure water. So, improved management of drinking water, along with increasing demand and tightening environmental requirements and government initiatives is predicted to be the major driving factor for the global activated carbon market.

Challenges

The price of raw material is considered to be very high due to the unavailability of natural resources and the changing environmental conditions have an impact on the production of raw material is considered to hamper the growth of the global activated carbon market over the forecast period.

Opportunities

The rise in the population and health standards are predicted to act as an opportunity for the global activated carbon market in the upcoming years due to the higher range of applications.

Geographic Overview

North America is predicted to have the highest share in the global activated carbon market over the forecast period. The North American market is predicted to grow due to the increasing usage of activated carbon and the implementation of environmental regulations to control air and water pollution levels.

Asia-Pacific is predicted to have the highest growth rate over the forecast period. The APAC market is predicted to grow due to the increasing population and pollution levels affecting the environment for human health.

Competitive Insight

Some of the key players operating in the global activated carbon market are Oxbow Activated Carbon LLC, Silcarbon Aktivkohle GmbH, Kuraray Co. Ltd., Calgon Carbon Corporation, Jacobi Carbons AB, Cabot Corporation, Haycarb plc, and ADA-ES Inc.

The Activated Carbon Market report offers a comprehensive market segmentation analysis along with an estimation for the forecast period 2025–2030.

Segments Covered in the Report

• Type
  • Powdered
  • Granular
  • Others
• Application
  • Liquid Phase
  • Gaseous Phase
• End-User
  • Water Treatment
  • Food & Beverages Processing
  • Pharmaceutical & Medical
  • Automotive
  • Air Purification
  • Others

Region Covered in the Report

• North America

  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • U.K.
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe

• Asia-Pacific (APAC)

  • China
  • Japan
  • Vietnam
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific

• Middle East and Africa (MEA)

  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • Rest of MEA

• Latin America

  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Rest of LATAM

Source: VynZ Research

Source: VynZ Research

1.    Research Overview

        1.1.    The Report Offers
        1.2.    Market Coverage
                1.2.1.    By Type
                1.2.2.    By Application
                1.2.3.    By End-User
                1.2.4.    By Region
        1.3.    Research Phases
        1.4.    Limitations
        1.5.    Market Size Estimations and Forecast
                1.5.1.    Data Sources
                        1.5.1.1.    Primary Research
                        1.5.1.2.    Secondary Research
                1.5.2.    Methodology
                        1.5.2.1.    Data Exploration
                        1.5.2.2.    Forecast Parameters
                        1.5.2.3.    Data Validation
                        1.5.2.4.    Assumptions
                1.5.3.    Study Period & Data Reporting Unit

2.    Executive Summary

3.    Market Definition

        3.1.    By Type
                3.1.1.    Powdered
                3.1.2.    Granular
                3.1.3.    Others
        3.2.    By Application
                3.2.1.    Liquid Phase
                3.2.2.    Gas Phase
        3.3.    By End-User
                3.3.1.    Water Treatment
                3.3.2.    Food & Beverage Processing
                3.3.3.    Pharmaceutical & Medical
                3.3.4.    Automotive
                3.3.5.    Air Purification
                3.3.6.    Others

4.    Industry Overview

        4.1.    Industry Dynamics
                4.1.1.    Market Growth Drivers
                4.1.2.    Market Growth Restraints
                4.1.3.    Key Market Trends
                4.1.4.    Major Opportunities
        4.2.    Industry Ecosystem
                4.2.1.    Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
                4.2.2.    Value Chain Analysis
                4.2.3.    Recent Development Analysis
        4.3.    Competitive Insight
                4.3.1.    Competitive Benchmarking of Industry Players
                4.3.2.    Market Share Analysis

5.    Import-Export Analysis of Activated Carbon in Major Countries

6.    Domestic Price Analysis of Activated Carbon in Major Countries

7.    Global Market Estimate and Forecast

        7.1.    By Type
        7.2.    By Application
        7.3.    By End-User
        7.4.    By Region

8.    North America Market Estimate and Forecast

        8.1.    By Type
        8.2.    By Application
        8.3.    By End-User
        8.4.    By Country
                8.4.1.    U.S. Market Estimate and Forecast
                8.4.2.    Canada Market Estimate and Forecast
                8.4.3.    Mexico Market Estimate and Forecast

9.    Europe Market Estimate and Forecast

        9.1.    By Type
        9.2.    By Application
        9.3.    By End-User
        9.4.    By Country
                9.4.1.    Germany Market Estimate and Forecast
                9.4.2.    France Market Estimate and Forecast
                9.4.3.    U.K. Market Estimate and Forecast
                9.4.4.    Italy Market Estimate and Forecast
                9.4.5.    Spain Market Estimate and Forecast
                9.4.6.    Russia Market Estimate and Forecast
                9.4.7.    Poland Market Estimate and Forecast
                9.4.8.    Rest of Europe Market Estimate and Forecast

10.    Asia-Pacific Market Estimate and Forecast

        10.1.    By Type
        10.2.    By Application
        10.3.    By End-User
        10.4.    By Country 
                10.4.1.    China Market Estimate and Forecast
                10.4.2.    Japan Market Estimate and Forecast
                10.4.3.    India Market Estimate and Forecast
                10.4.4.    South Korea Market Estimate and Forecast
                10.4.5.    Australia Market Estimate and Forecast
                10.4.6.    Indonesia Market Estimate and Forecast
                10.4.7.    Rest of Asia-Pacific Market Estimate and Forecast

11.    Rest of the World (RoW) Market Estimate and Forecast 

       11.1.    By Type
        11.2.    By Application
        11.3.    By End-User
        11.4.    By Country
                11.4.1.    Brazil Market Estimate and Forecast
                11.4.2.    Saudi Arabia Market Estimate and Forecast
                11.4.3.    South Africa Market Estimate and Forecast
                11.4.4.    U.A.E. Market Estimate and Forecast
                11.4.5.    Other Countries Market Estimate and Forecast

12.    Company Profiles   

     12.1.    Oxbow Activated Carbon LLC
                12.1.1.    Snapshot
                12.1.2.    Overview
                12.1.3.    Offerings
                12.1.4.    Financial Insight
                12.1.5.    Recent Developments
        12.2.    Silcarbon Aktivkohle GmbH
                12.2.1.    Snapshot
                12.2.2.    Overview
                12.2.3.    Offerings
                12.2.4.    Financial Insight
                12.2.5.    Recent Developments
        12.3.    Kuraray Co. Ltd
                12.3.1.    Snapshot
                12.3.2.    Overview
                12.3.3.    Offerings
                12.3.4.    Financial Insight
                12.3.5.    Recent Developments
        12.4.    Calgon Carbon Corporation
                12.4.1.    Snapshot
                12.4.2.    Overview
                12.4.3.    Offerings
                12.4.4.    Financial Insight
                12.4.5.    Recent Developments
        12.5.    Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.
                12.5.1.    Snapshot
                12.5.2.    Overview
                12.5.3.    Offerings
                12.5.4.    Financial Insight
                12.5.5.    Recent Developments
        12.6.    Cabot Corporation
                12.6.1.    Snapshot
                12.6.2.    Overview
                12.6.3.    Offerings
                12.6.4.    Financial Insight
                12.6.5.    Recent Developments
        12.7.    Haycarb PLC
                12.7.1.    Snapshot
                12.7.2.    Overview
                12.7.3.    Offerings
                12.7.4.    Financial Insight
                12.7.5.    Recent Developments
        12.8.    Donau Carbon GmbH
                12.8.1.    Snapshot
                12.8.2.    Overview
                12.8.3.    Offerings
                12.8.4.    Financial Insight
                12.8.5.    Recent Developments
        12.9.    Prominent Systems Inc.
                12.9.1.    Snapshot
                12.9.2.    Overview
                12.9.3.    Offerings
                12.9.4.    Financial Insight
                12.9.5.    Recent Developments
        12.10.    Kureha Corporation
                12.10.1.    Snapshot
                12.10.2.    Overview
                12.10.3.    Offerings
                12.10.4.    Financial Insight
                12.10.5.    Recent Developments
        12.11.    Boyce Carbon
                12.11.1.    Snapshot
                12.11.2.    Overview
                12.11.3.    Offerings
                12.11.4.    Financial Insight
                12.11.5.    Recent Developments
        12.12.    Cabot Corporation
                12.12.1.    Snapshot
                12.12.2.    Overview
                12.12.3.    Offerings
                12.12.4.    Financial Insight
                12.12.5.    Recent Developments

13.    Appendix

        13.1.    Exchange Rates
        13.2.    Abbreviations

Note: Financial insight and recent developments of different companies are subject to the availability of information in the secondary domain.

List of Tables

Table 1 Sources
Table 2 Study Periods
Table 3 Data Reporting Unit
Table 4 Global Activated Carbon Market Size, by Type, 2018 – 2023 (Kiloton)
Table 5 Global Activated Carbon Market Size, by Type, 2025 – 2030 (Kiloton)
Table 6 Global Activated Carbon Market Size, by Type, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 7 Global Activated Carbon Market Size, by Type, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 8 Global Activated Carbon Market Size, by Application, 2018 – 2023 (Kiloton)
Table 9 Global Activated Carbon Market Size, by Application, 2025 – 2030 (Kiloton)
Table 10 Global Activated Carbon Market Size, by Application, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 11 Global Activated Carbon Market Size, by Application, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 12 Global Activated Carbon Market Size, by End User, 2018 – 2023 (Kiloton)
Table 13 Global Activated Carbon Market Size, by End User, 2025 – 2030 (Kiloton)
Table 14 Global Activated Carbon Market Size, by End User, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 15 Global Activated Carbon Market Size, by End User, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 16 Global Activated Carbon Market Size, by Region, 2018 – 2023 (Kiloton)
Table 17 Global Activated Carbon Market Size, by Region, 2025 – 2030 (Kiloton)
Table 18 Global Activated Carbon Market Size, by Region, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 19 Global Activated Carbon Market Size, by Region, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 20 North America Activated Carbon Market Size, by Type, 2018 – 2023 (Kiloton)
Table 21 North America Activated Carbon Market Size, by Type, 2025 – 2030 (Kiloton)
Table 22 North America Activated Carbon Market Size, by Type, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 23 North America Activated Carbon Market Size, by Type, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 24 North America Activated Carbon Market Size, by Application, 2018 – 2023 (Kiloton)
Table 25 North America Activated Carbon Market Size, by Application, 2025 – 2030 (Kiloton)
Table 26 North America Activated Carbon Market Size, by Application, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 27 North America Activated Carbon Market Size, by Application, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 28 North America Activated Carbon Market Size, by End User, 2018 – 2023 (Kiloton)
Table 29 North America Activated Carbon Market Size, by End User, 2025 – 2030 (Kiloton)
Table 30 North America Activated Carbon Market Size, by End User, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 31 North America Activated Carbon Market Size, by End User, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 32 North America Activated Carbon Market Size, by Country, 2018 – 2023 (Kiloton)
Table 33 North America Activated Carbon Market Size, by Country, 2025 – 2030 (Kiloton)
Table 34 North America Activated Carbon Market Size, by Country, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 35 North America Activated Carbon Market Size, by Country, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 36 Europe Activated Carbon Market Size, by Type, 2018 – 2023 (Kiloton)
Table 37 Europe Activated Carbon Market Size, by Type, 2025 – 2030 (Kiloton)
Table 38 Europe Activated Carbon Market Size, by Type, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 39 Europe Activated Carbon Market Size, by Type, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 40 Europe Activated Carbon Market Size, by Application, 2018 – 2023 (Kiloton)
Table 41 Europe Activated Carbon Market Size, by Application, 2025 – 2030 (Kiloton)
Table 42 Europe Activated Carbon Market Size, by Application, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 43 Europe Activated Carbon Market Size, by Application, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 44 Europe Activated Carbon Market Size, by End User, 2018 – 2023 (Kiloton)
Table 45 Europe Activated Carbon Market Size, by End User, 2025 – 2030 (Kiloton)
Table 46 Europe Activated Carbon Market Size, by End User, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 47 Europe Activated Carbon Market Size, by End User, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 48 Europe Activated Carbon Market Size, by Country, 2018 – 2023 (Kiloton)
Table 49 Europe Activated Carbon Market Size, by Country, 2025 – 2030 (Kiloton)
Table 50 Europe Activated Carbon Market Size, by Country, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 51 Europe Activated Carbon Market Size, by Country, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 52 Asia-Pacific Activated Carbon Market Size, by Type, 2018 – 2023 (Kiloton)
Table 53 Asia-Pacific Activated Carbon Market Size, by Type, 2025 – 2030 (Kiloton)
Table 54 Asia-Pacific Activated Carbon Market Size, by Type, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 55 Asia-Pacific Activated Carbon Market Size, by Type, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 56 Asia-Pacific Activated Carbon Market Size, by Application, 2018 – 2023 (Kiloton)
Table 57 Asia-Pacific Activated Carbon Market Size, by Application, 2025 – 2030 (Kiloton)
Table 58 Asia-Pacific Activated Carbon Market Size, by Application, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 59 Asia-Pacific Activated Carbon Market Size, by Application, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 60 Asia-Pacific Activated Carbon Market Size, by End User, 2018 – 2023 (Kiloton)
Table 61 Asia-Pacific Activated Carbon Market Size, by End User, 2025 – 2030 (Kiloton)
Table 62 Asia-Pacific Activated Carbon Market Size, by End User, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 63 Asia-Pacific Activated Carbon Market Size, by End User, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 64 Asia-Pacific Activated Carbon Market Size, by Country, 2018 – 2023 (Kiloton)
Table 65 Asia-Pacific Activated Carbon Market Size, by Country, 2025 – 2030 (Kiloton)
Table 66 Asia-Pacific Activated Carbon Market Size, by Country, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 67 Asia-Pacific Activated Carbon Market Size, by Country, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 68 RoW Activated Carbon Market Size, by Type, 2018 – 2023 (Kiloton)
Table 69 RoW Activated Carbon Market Size, by Type, 2025 – 2030 (Kiloton)
Table 70 RoW Activated Carbon Market Size, by Type, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 71 RoW Activated Carbon Market Size, by Type, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 72 RoW Activated Carbon Market Size, by Application, 2018 – 2023 (Kiloton)
Table 73 RoW Activated Carbon Market Size, by Application, 2025 – 2030 (Kiloton)
Table 74 RoW Activated Carbon Market Size, by Application, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 75 RoW Activated Carbon Market Size, by Application, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 76 RoW Activated Carbon Market Size, by End User, 2018 – 2023 (Kiloton)
Table 77 RoW Activated Carbon Market Size, by End User, 2025 – 2030 (Kiloton)
Table 78 RoW Activated Carbon Market Size, by End User, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 79 RoW Activated Carbon Market Size, by End User, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 80 RoW Activated Carbon Market Size, by Country, 2018 – 2023 (Kiloton)
Table 81 RoW Activated Carbon Market Size, by Country, 2025 – 2030 (Kiloton)
Table 82 RoW Activated Carbon Market Size, by Country, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 83 RoW Activated Carbon Market Size, by Country, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 84 Snapshot – Oxbow Activated Carbon LLC
Table 85 Snapshot – Silcarbon Aktivkohle GmbH
Table 86 Snapshot – Kuraray Co. Ltd
Table 87 Snapshot – Calgon Carbon Corporation
Table 88 Snapshot – Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.
Table 89 Snapshot – Cabot Corporation
Table 90 Snapshot – Haycarb PLC
Table 91 Snapshot – Donau Carbon GmbH
Table 92 Snapshot – Prominent Systems Inc.
Table 93 Snapshot – Kureha Corporation
Table 94 Snapshot – Boyce Carbon
Table 95 Snapshot – Cabot Corporation

List of Figures

Figure 1 Market Coverage
Figure 2 Research Phases
Figure 3 Secondary Sources for Different Parameters
Figure 4 Methodology
Figure 5 Data Mining & Exploration
Figure 6 Data Triangulation
Figure 7 Assumptions for Market Estimation and Forecast
Figure 8 Market Synopsis
Figure 9 Global Activated Carbon Market - Growth Drivers and Restraints
Figure 10 Competitive Benchmark
Figure 11 Global Activated Carbon Market Highlight
Figure 12 Global Activated Carbon Market Size, by Type, 2018 - 2030 (Kiloton)
Figure 13 Global Activated Carbon Market Size, by Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 14 Global Activated Carbon Market Size, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kiloton)
Figure 15 Global Activated Carbon Market Size, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 16 Global Activated Carbon Market Size, by End User, 2018 - 2030 (Kiloton)
Figure 17 Global Activated Carbon Market Size, by End User, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 18 Global Activated Carbon Market Size, by Region, 2018 - 2030 (Kiloton)
Figure 19 Global Activated Carbon Market Size, by Region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 20 North America Activated Carbon Market Highlight
Figure 21 North America Activated Carbon Market Size, by Type, 2018 - 2030 (Kiloton)
Figure 22 North America Activated Carbon Market Size, by Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 23 North America Activated Carbon Market Size, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kiloton)
Figure 24 North America Activated Carbon Market Size, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 25 North America Activated Carbon Market Size, by End User, 2018 - 2030 (Kiloton)
Figure 26 North America Activated Carbon Market Size, by End User, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 27 North America Activated Carbon Market Size, by Country, 2018 - 2030 (Kiloton)
Figure 28 North America Activated Carbon Market Size, by Country, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 29 Europe Activated Carbon Market Highlight
Figure 30 Europe Activated Carbon Market Size, by Type, 2018 - 2030 (Kiloton)
Figure 31 Europe Activated Carbon Market Size, by Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 32 Europe Activated Carbon Market Size, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kiloton)
Figure 33 Europe Activated Carbon Market Size, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 34 Europe Activated Carbon Market Size, by End User, 2018 - 2030 (Kiloton)
Figure 35 Europe Activated Carbon Market Size, by End User, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 36 Europe Activated Carbon Market Size, by Country, 2018 - 2030 (Kiloton)
Figure 37 Europe Activated Carbon Market Size, by Country, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 38 Asia-Pacific Activated Carbon Market Highlight
Figure 39 Asia-Pacific Activated Carbon Market Size, by Type, 2018 - 2030 (Kiloton)
Figure 40 Asia-Pacific Activated Carbon Market Size, by Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 41 Asia-Pacific Activated Carbon Market Size, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kiloton)
Figure 42 Asia-Pacific Activated Carbon Market Size, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 43 Asia-Pacific Activated Carbon Market Size, by End User, 2018 - 2030 (Kiloton)
Figure 44 Asia-Pacific Activated Carbon Market Size, by End User, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 45 Asia-Pacific Activated Carbon Market Size, by Country, 2018 - 2030 (Kiloton)
Figure 46 Asia-Pacific Activated Carbon Market Size, by Country, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 47 RoW Activated Carbon Market Highlight
Figure 48 RoW Activated Carbon Market Size, by Type, 2018 - 2030 (Kiloton)
Figure 49 RoW Activated Carbon Market Size, by Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 50 RoW Activated Carbon Market Size, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kiloton)
Figure 51 RoW Activated Carbon Market Size, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 52 RoW Activated Carbon Market Size, by End User, 2018 - 2030 (Kiloton)
Figure 53 RoW Activated Carbon Market Size, by End User, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 54 RoW Activated Carbon Market Size, by Country, 2018 - 2030 (Kiloton)
Figure 55 RoW Activated Carbon Market Size, by Country, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)