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The global activated carbon market size valued at USD 2.73 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 4.09 billion by 2026, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period.
Activated carbon is a material that contains low volume pores and has a large internal surface area. The large surface area ensures a higher adsorption capacity. it is also known as activated charcoal and is produced from sources with high carbon content such as wood, coconut shell, bamboo, willow peat, petroleum pitch, and coal. The carbon thus obtained is activated by physical methods such as oxidization or by chemical means. Activated carbon is ground, screened, and/or impregnated to produce different forms of activated carbon for several applications.
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Activated carbon is widely used for adsorbing toxic substances and elements from industrial wastewater, flue gases, oils, and other liquid and gaseous products owing to its highly porous structure. Strict guidelines and regulations imposed by the government regarding the emissions from industries are expected to lead the activated carbon market. It is majorly used for treating water required for drinking purposes and industrial uses to remove contaminants and pollutants.
Activated carbon injection (ACI) technology is a cost-effective method for reducing mercury emissions from the coal-fired boiler in cement kilns and power plants. The technology is proven to be efficient in mercury reduction and for a variety of other applications.
“Increasing Use of Activated Carbon in Water Treatment Application to Drive the Market”
The demand for activated carbon is increasing with the rising need for clean and safe potable water. The growth of the market can be attributed to the properties that includes high surface area available for adsorption, that easily removes impurities such as oils, microbes, odor & taste imparting substances, and chemicals. Exponentially rising population leading to high consumer demand for freshwater has led to the increased consumption of activated carbon for water purification.
The increasing level of water pollution has forced government authorities to establish regulations on treating industrial wastewater. This has directed many industries such as paper & pulp, chemicals, paints & dyes, and others to incorporate water treatment units in their facilities, thereby increasing demand for activated charcoal for the removal of pollutants and driving the market. Moreover, it is used for purifying water required for several manufacturing processes, which will boost the activated charcoal market growth.
“Powdered Activated Carbon to Exhibit Fastest-Growth Throughout the Forecast Period”
The market is segmented into powdered, granulated, and others on the basis of form. As per the activated carbon market analysis, granulated activated carbon (GAC) is the major form owing to its demand from various end-use industries. GAC has a comparatively larger particle size than powdered activated carbon, thereby making it suitable for the removal of contaminants from liquids, air, and gases. GAC is used in the food & beverage industry to remove impurities such as odor and color from sweeteners, syrups, beverages, amino acids, and organic acids. It is also used in wastewater treatment for the removal of oil, industrial pollutants, heavy metals, and pesticides. Additionally, the growing demand for a granulated form can be owed to its easy regeneration and reusability, which augurs well for the activated charcoal market demand.
Powdered activated carbon (PAC) has a particle size smaller than 0.177mm as defined by ASTM; thus, they have a larger surface area to volume ratio. PAC is used in the removal of a wide range of organic contaminants that impart color, odor, and taste from wastewater, potable water, and water required in industrial processes. It is also used in processes with high flow rates of liquids to minimize capital expenditure. Hence, the major application of PAC is in water treatment.
Other forms include polymer-coated carbon, extruded activated carbon (EAC), and impregnated carbon. Polymer-coated carbon is biocompatible and is used in the removal of toxic substances from a patient’s blood. EAC is obtained by combining powdered activated carbon with a binder, which is then extruded into a cylindrical shape. It is primarily used in filters to remove chlorine, odor, and taste. Impregnated carbon contains impregnates such as silver, iodine, aluminum, iron, and others, and are specifically designed to control pollutants in the air. Due to the antimicrobial properties of the silver-impregnated activated carbon, it is used in the purification of drinking water.
“Water Treatment Segment Accounts for the Major Share of the Market”
The report includes several activated carbon market trends by focusing on applications such as water treatment, air & gas purification, food & beverage, and others. The water treatment segment holds the largest market share in 2018 and is expected to remain the largest throughout the forecast period. It is commonly used in water treatment to adsorb organic compounds, odor and taste compounds, toxic substances, and oils. It is an effective substance due to its high porosity, thereby offering a larger surface area for adsorption. The rising need to treat water throughout the world due to the depleting natural sources and an increasing amount of pollutants is responsible for the growth of the market. Besides, strict norms to treat industrial wastewater will support the activated charcoal segment growth.
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Air & gas purification holds the second-largest share of the activated charcoal market in the application segment. Urban and industrial growth in several countries across the globe has increased the need for purified air. It is used in many industries for the recovery of solvents and CO2 purification. Regulations imposed by the government on industrial emissions have led to the increased demand for activated carbon for purifying industrial waste gases and to control mercury vapor emissions, especially from fossil fuel-based power plants.
In the food & beverage industry, it is used to remove contaminants such as odor and color imparting substances, heavy metals, toxic components, amino acids, and refining of edible oil. Increasing demand for processed foods will increase the demand of activated carbon for food & beverage application. Increasing the attention of consumers towards food safety and quality is expected to support the activated carbon market growth. It is used in other applications such as rare metal recovery, energy storage, and manufacturing of specialty chemicals. The current rising demand for energy has led to growth in the manufacture of energy storage devices, thereby increasing the demand for activated carbon for applications in batteries. It is used in the manufacture of several specialty chemicals, including fertilizers, organic chemicals, and inorganic polymers and chemicals. Rising demand for various specialty chemicals globally will drive the activated charcoal market.
Asia-Pacific accounted for the largest share of the activated carbon in 2018 and is expected to remain largest throughout the forecast period due to China and India being two of the major consuming countries, mainly for water treatment applications. The exponential rise in population in Asia-Pacific has increased the need for pure and safe potable water, thereby increasing the activated charcoal market demand. Additionally, the easy availability of raw materials and their low rates will support the growth of the activated carbon market.
North America Activated Carbon Market Size, 2018
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In North America, the U.S. led the activated carbon due to the increased demand for water and air purification applications. Regulations imposed by the government on disposal of industrial wastewater and gas emissions have led to growth in the use of activated carbon for removing contaminants such as CO2, mercury vapors, and other toxic gases.
In Europe, stringent standards and guidelines and initiatives by the government to safeguard the environment have resulted in the growth for applications, including water treatment, mercury absorption, and air purification. This is expected to provide growth opportunities for the activated charcoal market in Europe.
Latin America is expected to observe a significant growth in the activated carbon market. Mexico is the major country for activated carbon in this region. Increasing consumption in the water purification and pharmaceutical industries for deodorization and decolorization is projected to drive the market. In the Middle East & Africa, low availability of water, increasing oil exploration, and industrial activities are the key factors influencing the demand for activated carbon for purification applications, driving the growth of this market.
“Key Market Players to Strengthen their Position by Providing Activated Carbon Solutions to the Packaging Industry”
Major producers such as Kuraray Co., Ltd. and Cabot Corporation have a widespread presence around the globe. They offer various forms of activated carbon products. Kuraray Co., Ltd. and Cabot Corporation used acquisition and new product development as their key strategies, respectively, to increase their global presence and serve the customer demands in the activated charcoal market. These companies serve various end-use industries such as water treatment, pharmaceutical, oil & gas, and food & beverage.
"A growing trend observed in the penetration of the activated carbon market across the industries"
The report provides qualitative and quantitative insights with a detailed analysis of the size and growth rate for all possible segments in the market. The market is segmented by form, application, and geography. Based on form, the market is classified into powdered, granular, and others. By application, the market is divided into water treatment, air & gas purification, food & beverage, and others. Geographically, the activated charcoal market has been analyzed across five major regions, which are North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. These regions are further categorized into countries.
Along with this, the report provides an elaborative analysis of the activated carbon market dynamics and competitive landscape. Various key insights presented in the report are the price trend analysis, recent industry developments in the activated carbon industry, the regulatory scenario in crucial countries, macro, and microeconomic factors, SWOT analysis, and key industry trends, competitive landscape, and company profiles.
ATTRIBUTE | DETAILS |
Study Period | 2015-2026 |
Base Year | 2018 |
Forecast Period | 2019-2026 |
Historical Period | 2015-2017 |
Unit | Value (USD Billion) and Volume (Kiloton) |
Segmentation | By Form
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By Application
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By Geography
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Fortune Business Insights says that the value of this market was at USD 2.73 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 4.09 billion by 2026.
Growing at a CAGR of 5.2%, the market will exhibit steady growth in the forecast period (2019-2026).
Water treatment segment is expected to lead this market during the forecast period.
Increasing use of activated carbon in water treatment applications will drive the market.
Asia Pacific is expected to hold the highest share in the activated carbon market.
Rising demand for packaged beverages is the top trend in this market.
Figure 01: Global Revenue Breakdown (US$ Mn, %) by Region, 2018 & 2026
Figure 02: Global Revenue Breakdown (KT, %) by Region, 2018 & 2026
Figure 03: Global Revenue Share (%), by Form, 2018 & 2026
Figure 04: Global Volume Share (%), by Form, 2018 & 2026
Figure 05: Global Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Powdered, 2018 -2026
Figure 06: Global Volume (KT) Forecast, by Powdered, 2018 -2026
Figure 07: Global Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Granular, 2018 -2026
Figure 08: Global Volume (KT) Forecast, by Granular, 2018 -2026
Figure 09: Global Industry Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Others, 2018 -2026
Figure 10: Global Volume (KT) Forecast, by Others, 2018 -2026
Figure 11: Global Revenue Share (%), by Application, 2018 & 2026
Figure 12: Global Volume Share (%), by Application, 2018 & 2026
Figure 13: Global Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Water Treatment, 2018 -2026
Figure 14: Global Volume (KT) Forecast, by Water Treatment, 2018 -2026
Figure 15: Global Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Air & Gas Purification, 2018 -2026
Figure 16: Global Volume (KT) Forecast, by Air & Gas Purification, 2018 -2026
Figure 17: Global Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Food & Beverage, 2018 -2026
Figure 18: Global Volume (KT) Forecast, by Food & Beverage, 2018 -2026
Figure 19: Global Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Others, 2018 -2026
Figure 20: Global Volume (KT) Forecast, by Others, 2018 -2026
Figure 21: Global Revenue Share (%), by Region, 2018 & 2026
Figure 22: Global Volume Share (%), by Region, 2018 & 2026
Figure 23: Global Industry Revenue Share (%), by Region, 2018 & 2026
Figure 24: Global Volume Share (%), by Region, 2018 & 2026
Figure 25: North America Revenue (US$ Mn), by Country, 2018 & 2026
Figure 26: North America Volume (KT), by Country, 2018 & 2026
Figure 27: North America Revenue (US$ Mn), by Form, 2018 & 2026
Figure 28: North America Volume (KT), by Form, 2018
Figure 29: North America Revenue Share (%), by Form, 2018
Figure 30: North America Volume Share (%), by Form, 2018
Figure 31: North America Revenue (US$ Mn), by Application, 2018 & 2026
Figure 32: North America Volume (KT), by Application, 2018 & 2026
Figure 33: North America Activated Carbon Industry Revenue Share (%), by Application, 2018
Figure 34: North America Volume Share (%), by Application, 2018
Figure 35: Europe Revenue (US$ Mn), by Country, 2018 & 2026
Figure 36: Europe Volume (KT), by Country, 2018 & 2026
Figure 37: Europe Revenue (US$ Mn), by Form, 2018 & 2026
Figure 38: Europe Volume (KT), by Form,2018 & 2026
Figure 39: Europe Revenue Share (%), by Form, 2018
Figure 40: Europe Volume Share (%), by Form, 2018
Figure 41: Europe Revenue (US$ Mn), by Application, 2018 & 2026
Figure 42: Europe Volume (KT), by Application, 2018 & 2026
Figure 43: Europe Revenue Share (%), by Application, 2018
Figure 44: Europe Volume Share (%), by Application, 2018
Figure 45: Asia Pacific Revenue (US$ Mn), by Country, 2018 & 2026
Figure 46: Asia Pacific Volume (KT), by Country, 2018 & 2026
Figure 47: Asia Pacific Revenue Share (%), by Country, 2018
Figure 48: Asia Pacific Volume Share (%), by Country, 2018
Figure 49: Asia Pacific Revenue (US$ Mn), by Form, 2018 & 2026
Figure 50: Asia Pacific Volume (KT) by Form, 2018 & 2026
Figure 51: Asia Pacific Revenue Share (%), by Form, 2018
Figure 52: Asia Pacific Volume Share (%), by Form, 2018
Figure 53: Asia Pacific Revenue (US$ Mn), by Application, 2018 & 2026
Figure 54: Asia Pacific Volume (KT), by Application, 2018 & 2026
Figure 55: Asia Pacific Revenue Share (%), by Application, 2018
Figure 56: Asia Pacific Volume Share (%), by Application, 2018
Figure 57: Latin America Revenue (US$ Mn), by Country, 2018 & 2026
Figure 58: Latin America Volume (KT), by Country, 2018 & 2026
Figure 59: Latin America Revenue (US$ Mn), by Form, 2018 & 2026
Figure 60: Latin America Volume (KT), by Form, 2018 & 2026
Figure 61: Latin America Revenue Share (%), by Form, 2018
Figure 62: Latin America Volume Share (%), by Form, 2018
Figure 63: Latin America Revenue (US$ Mn), by Application, 2018 & 2026
Figure 64: Latin America Volume (KT) by Application, 2018 & 2026
Figure 65: Latin America Revenue Share (%), by Application, 2018
Figure 66: Latin America Volume Share (%), by Application, 2018
Figure 67: Middle East and Africa Revenue (US$ Mn), by Country, 2018 & 2026
Figure 68: Middle East and Africa Volume (KT), by Country, 2018 & 2026
Figure 69: Middle East and Africa Revenue (US$ Mn), by Form, 2018 & 2026
Figure 70: Middle East and Africa Volume (KT), by Form, 2018 & 2026
Figure 71: Middle East and Africa Revenue Share (%), by Form, 2018
Figure 72: Middle East and Africa Volume Share (%), by Form, 2018
Figure 73: Middle East and Africa Revenue (US$ Mn), by Application, 2018 & 2026
Figure 74: Middle East and Africa Volume (KT) by Application, 2018 & 2026
Figure 75: Middle East and Africa Revenue Share (%), by Application, 2018
Figure 76: Middle East and Africa Volume Share (%), by Application, 2018
Table 01: Global Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Form, 2015–2026
Table 02: Global Volume (KT) Forecast, by Form, 2015–2026
Table 03: Global Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Application, 2015–2026
Table 04: Global Volume (KT) Forecast, by Application, 2015–2026
Table 05: Global Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Region, 2015–2026
Table 06: Global Volume (KT) Forecast, by Region, 2015–2026
Table 07: North America Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Country, 2015–2026
Table 08: North America Volume (KT) Forecast, by Country, 2015–2026
Table 09: North America Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Form, 2015–2026
Table 10: North America Volume (KT) Forecast, by Form, 2015–2026
Table 11: North America Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Application, 2015–2026
Table 12: North America Volume (KT) Forecast, by Application, 2015–2026
Table 13: Europe Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Country, 2015–2026
Table 14: Europe Volume (KT) Forecast, by Country, 2015–2026
Table 15: Europe Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Form, 2015–2026
Table 16: Europe Volume (KT) Forecast, by Form, 2015–2026
Table 17: Europe Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Application, 2015–2026
Table 18: Europe Volume (KT) Forecast, by Application, 2015–2026
Table 19: Asia Pacific Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Country, 2015–2026
Table 20: Asia Pacific Volume (KT) Forecast, by Country, 2015–2026
Table 21: Asia Pacific Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Form, 2015–2026
Table 22: Asia Pacific Volume (KT) Forecast, by Form, 2015–2026
Table 23: Asia Pacific Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Application, 2015–2026
Table 24: Asia Pacific Industry Volume (KT) Forecast, by Application, 2015–2026
Table 25: Latin America Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Country, 2015–2026
Table 26: Latin America Volume (KT) Forecast, by Country, 2015–2026
Table 27: Latin America Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Form, 2015–2026
Table 28: Latin America Volume (KT) Forecast, by Form, 2015–2026
Table 29: Latin America Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Application, 2015–2026
Table 30: Latin America Volume (KT) Forecast, by Application, 2015–2026
Table 31: Middle East & Africa Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Country, 2015–2026
Table 32: Middle East & Africa Industry Volume (KT) Forecast, by Country, 2015–2026
Table 33: Middle East & Africa Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Form, 2015–2026
Table 34: Middle East & Africa Volume (KT) Forecast, by Form, 2015–2026
Table 35: Middle East & Africa Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Application, 2015–2026
Table 36: Middle East & Africa Volume (KT) Forecast, by Application, 2015–2026
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