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Activated Carbon: Types and Global Markets

Publisher BCC Research
Published Feb 21, 2025
Length 159 Pages
SKU # WA19650237

Description

Report Scope

This report provides a detailed market analysis of activated carbon types and global markets to reflect the latest data and trends. The global activated carbon market determines segments by type [powdered activated carbon, granular activated carbon and others (extruded/pellet-shaped, biochar, surface treated)], feedstock material [wood and coal, coconut shell and others (peat, sawdust)], application [water treatment, air purification, food processing, mercury removal, medical and pharmaceutical, mining and others (natural gas purification, chemical treatment, electronics)] and region [North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World (South America and Middle East and Africa (MEA)]. The base year for this study is 2023 and the estimates and forecast outlook are for 2024 through 2029.

Market estimates are in volume (Kilo tons) and value in U.S. dollars (millions). Product prices were obtained using actual quotes provided by leading worldwide suppliers. Forecast growth rates are based on expected capacity additions across the industry, feedback received from key industry players, revenue reported by major companies and anticipated regulatory updates. The market size includes the revenue activated carbon-producing companies generate by incorporating industrial-scale technologies.

Report Includes
  • 72 data tables and 55 additional tables
  • In-depth analyses of the global market trends for activated carbon, with historic revenue data for 2023, estimates for 2024, and projected CAGRs through 2029
  • Estimates of the size and growth forecasts of the global market both in revenue and volume terms, and a corresponding market share analysis by product type, application, feedstock material, and region
  • Facts and figures pertaining to the market dynamics, technical advances, regulations and the impact of macroeconomic factors
  • Insights derived from the Porter’s Five Forces model, as well as global supply chain and PESTLE analyses
  • An analysis of patents, emerging trends and developments in the industry
  • A look at the upcoming technologies in activated carbon currently being used or with future commercial potential
  • Analysis of the industry structure, including companies’ market shares and rankings, strategic alliances, M&A activity and a venture funding outlook
  • Overview of sustainability trends and ESG developments, with emphasis on consumer attitudes, and the ESG scores and practices of leading companies
  • Company profiles, including Kuraray Co. Ltd., Jacobi Carbons Group, Evoqua Water Technologies, Ingevity, and Haycarb PLC


    • Companies Mentioned

    Activated Carbon Technologies
    Albemarle Corp.
    Asbury Carbons
    Basf
    Boyce Carbon
    Carbon Activated Corp.
    Carbotech
    Cpl/Puragen Activated Carbons
    Evoqua Water Technologies Llc.
    Haycarb Plc.
    Iluka Resources Ltd.
    Ingevity
    Jacobi Carbons Group
    Kuraray Co. Ltd.
    Kureha Corp.
    Norit
    Silcarbon Aktivkohle Gmbh

Table of Contents

159 Pages
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Market Outlook
Scope of Report
Market Summary
Chapter 2 Market Overview
Overview
Technology Background
Pyrolysis
Physical Activation
Chemical Activation
Biological Modification
Impregnation Techniques
Supply Chain Analysis
Key Regulators in the Activated Carbon Industry
Pricing Analysis
Chapter 3 Market Dynamics
Market Dynamics
Market Drivers
Soaring Demand of Clean Water in Response to Global Population
Climate Change Affecting Freshwater Sources
Growing Adoption in the Medical and Pharmaceutical Sector
Rising Demand for Air Purification
Stringent Regulations
Market Restraints
Threat from Alternative Technologies
High Production Costs
Market Opportunities
Reactivated Carbon to Provide Profitable Opportunities
Increasing Use in Energy Storage and Emerging Technologies
Expanding Applications in Gold Recovery
Chapter 4 Emerging Technologies and Developments
Overview
Recent Innovations in the Activated Carbon Industry
Incorporation of Nanotechnology into Activated Carbon
Activated Carbon-based Composite Materials
Acid Washed Activated Carbon
Lignin-based Activated Carbon
Emerging Technologies
Microwave-assisted Activation
Plasma Activation
Hydrothermal Activation
Electrochemical Activation
Supercritical Fluid Activation
Photothermal Activation and Flash Carbonization of Activated Carbon
Ionic Liquid Activation
Patent Analysis
Chapter 5 Market Segmentation Analysis
Segmentation Breakdown
Market Analysis by Feedstock Material
Wood and Coal
Coconut Shell
Others
Market Analysis by Type
Powdered Activated Carbon
Granular Activated Carbon
Others
Market Analysis by Application
Water Treatment
Air Purification
Food Processing
Mercury Removal
Medical and Pharmaceutical
Mining
Other Applications
Geographic Breakdown
Market Analysis by Region
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Rest of the World
Chapter 6 Competitive Intelligence
Overview
Top Players Ranking Analysis
Strategic Analysis
Chapter 7 Sustainability in Activated Carbon Market: An ESG Perspective
Importance of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) in the Activated Carbon Industry
Sustainability Trends in Activated Carbon Industry
Sources of Raw Materials
Energy Efficiency
Carbon Emissions
Recycling and Reuse
ESG Practices in the Activated Carbon Industry
Current Status of ESG in the Activated Carbon Market
ESG Score Analysis
Risk Scale, Exposure Scale and Management Scale
Risk Scale
Exposure Scale
Management Scale
Future of ESG: Emerging Trends and Opportunities
Concluding Remarks from BCC Research
Chapter 8 Appendix
Methodology
References
Abbreviations
Company Profiles
ACTIVATED CARBON TECHNOLOGIES
ALBEMARLE CORP.
ASBURY CARBONS
BASF
BOYCE CARBON
CARBON ACTIVATED CORP.
CARBOTECH
CPL/PURAGEN ACTIVATED CARBONS
EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES LLC.
HAYCARB PLC.
ILUKA RESOURCES LTD.
INGEVITY
JACOBI CARBONS GROUP
KURARAY CO. LTD.
KUREHA CORP.
NORIT
SILCARBON AKTIVKOHLE GMBH

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