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The global activated carbon market size in terms of volume was 2.8 million metric tons and is expected to reach 3.75 million metric tons by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.6% during 2025 – 2030.

The global activated carbon market is significantly driven by the growing demand for water purification along with the rising need for products in the mercury removal industries. In addition, stringent government guidelines in the workplace for the removal of hazardous chemicals and solvents in the environment also enhance the demand for activated carbon substances. Moreover, rising government initiatives on environmental standards for the minimization of wastewater and air pollution have directly impacted the use of activated carbon materials. This activated carbon is an efficient material for the treatment of air pollution and wastewater treatment, which will boost the market growth in the coming years. 

Furthermore, constantly growing technological advancements coupled with a growing number of new advanced products by the manufacturers are generating significant growth opportunities in the activated carbon market. However, the market is majorly restrained by the cost of the raw materials. This is because of the unavailability of natural resources, which impacts the manufacturing cost of activated carbon products. This factor is also further projected to hamper market growth.

The global Activated Carbon Market is classified into product type, application, and end-use vertical.

The powdered segment accounted for the largest share in the global activated carbon market in 2023

The powdered type segment led the global market size in 2018. The growth in the market is majorly owing to the extensive usage of powdered-type activated carbon material in the end-use industries. In addition, the growing demand for water purification and air treatment will drive the market size in the estimated time. The granular type segment accounted for the second highest market size in 2018, owing to the growing demand for the removal of volatile organic compounds by using granular activated carbon materials.

Global Activated Carbon Market Segmentation and Key Players

Segment / Key Players	Categorization
Type	Powdered Activated Carbon, Granular Activated Carbon, Others
Application	Liquid Phase, Gaseous Phase
End User	Water Treatment, Food & Beverage Processing, Pharmaceutical & Medical, Automotive, Air Purification, Others
Key Players	Oxbow Activated Carbon LLC, Silcarbon Aktivkohle GmbH, Kuraray Co. Ltd., Calgon Carbon Corporation, Jacobi Carbons AB, Cabot Corporation, Haycarb plc, and ADA-ES Inc.

Geography Insights

Asia-Pacific market is accounted for second position in the global market in 2019 and is anticipated to continue its trend during the forecast period. This growth is attributed to the extensive usage of activated carbon materials in the end-use industries such as water treatment, pharmaceutical, and food & beverage industries. Also, the growing scarcity of water due to the growing population in the high populace countries in the Asia-Pacific region is directly impacting the demand for activated carbon in the water treatment sector, which is further projected to drive market growth. The activated carbon market for the North American region held the largest share in the global activated carbon market and is also estimated to continue its dominance during the forecast period. This is owing to the presence of high commercialization and industrialization economies in the North American region. In addition, the growing implementation of environmental rules to control water pollution and increasing demand for urbanization will fuel the North American market in the coming years.

Competitive Insights

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.

Key Takeaway from the Report:

• Among the types, the powdered segment is expected to grow at the fastest rate in the market during the forecast period.
• Of all applications, the liquid phase accounted foremost share of the activated carbon market in 2023.
• Among all the end users, the automotive segment is anticipated to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period.

The Report Offers:

• Historical market estimate for the years 2018–2023 and forecast for the years 2025–2030
• Insight on current market trends, market dynamics, key opportunities and major challenges in the industry
• Market insights by in-depth segmentation with industry dynamics.
• Competitive analysis and benchmarking of the industry leaders and their product offerings
• Profiles of leading players and innovators, their financial overview, and product portfolio
• Analysis of key industry trends and recent developments
• Value chain analysis and distribution channel analysis with opportunity assessment
• Market share analysis of major players

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The report provides the market value for the base year 2023 and a yearly forecast till 2030 in terms of volume (Kiloton) and revenue (USD Billion). The report segments the global activated carbon market based on type, application, end-user, and region.

Global Activated Carbon Market Coverage

Type Insight and Forecast 2025-2030

• Powdered
• Granular
• Others

Application Insight and Forecast 2025-2030

• Liquid Phase
• Gaseous Phase

End User Insight and Forecast 2025-2030

• Water Treatment
• Food & Beverages Processing
• Pharmaceutical & Medical
• Automotive
• Air Purification
• Others

Geographical Segmentation

Activated Carbon Market by Region

North America

• By Type
• By Application
• Bu End User
• By Country – U.S., Canada, and Mexico

Europe

• By Type
• By Application
• Bu End User
• By Country – Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Spain, Russia, Poland, and Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific (APAC)

• By Type
• By Application
• Bu End User
• By Country – China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and Rest of Asia-Pacific

Rest of the World (RoW)

• By Type
• By Application
• Bu End User
• By Country – Brazil, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, U.A.E., and Other Countries