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The Global Biochar Market 2026-2036

Publisher Future Markets, Inc.
Published Feb 01, 2026
Length 238 Pages
SKU # FTMK20887650

Description

Biochar — a carbon-rich solid material produced through the thermochemical conversion of biomass — has evolved far beyond its traditional role as a soil amendment. Today, biochar is a critical enabler of corporate net-zero strategies, a dominant technology in the carbon dioxide removal (CDR) market, and an increasingly important input in construction, water treatment, steel production, energy storage, and advanced materials. In 2024, biochar accounted for 86% of all CDR deliveries globally, establishing it as the most scalable and commercially viable permanent carbon removal technology available.

The report provides detailed market forecasts by application, including agriculture and livestock farming, construction materials , wastewater treatment, air and gas filtration, carbon capture and storage, cosmetics, textiles, 3D printing, polymers and composites, packaging, steel and metals, and energy and power generation. Each segment includes market drivers, technology trends, commercial status, and growth projections through 2036.

Carbon credit market integration is analysed extensively, covering carbon removal credit pricing dynamics (stabilised at approximately $150/tCO₂e), corporate procurement strategies, multi-year offtake agreement structures, verification and monitoring technologies including blockchain and IoT, and integration with climate finance mechanisms such as green bonds and blended finance. The report tracks the evolution from traditional carbon offsets to high-integrity permanent removal credits, where biochar commands premium pricing.

Production technology analysis covers slow and fast pyrolysis, gasification, hydrothermal carbonisation, torrefaction, and emerging technologies including microwave-assisted pyrolysis, solar thermal processing, and plasma-enhanced production. Supply chain analysis examines feedstock optimisation, facility location strategies, transportation logistics, and the $15.2 billion investment requirement needed to achieve projected market growth.

The regulatory landscape section provides comprehensive coverage of global regulatory framework evolution, regional policies across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, carbon market regulations including Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, and quality assurance and certification standards from Puro.Earth, the European Biochar Certificate, and the International Biochar Initiative.

The report profiles 148 companies spanning producers, equipment manufacturers, technology developers, and carbon credit platforms across six continents. Company profiles include business overview, technology, production capacity, product portfolio, carbon credit activities, and strategic developments. From large-scale industrial producers to innovative startups, this section provides comprehensive competitive intelligence for market participants, investors, and strategic planners navigating this high-growth sector.

Report Contents include:

Chapter 1: Introduction — Definition, properties, carbon sequestration, CRC vs traditional offsets, corporate net-zero strategies, global market 2018–2036, forecasts, pricing analysis, supply-demand balance
Chapter 2: Biochar Production — Feedstocks, slow/fast pyrolysis, gasification, HTC, torrefaction, microwave-assisted/solar/plasma technologies, equipment manufacturers, pricing, carbon credits, certification standards, regulations
Chapter 3: Markets for Biochar — SWOT analysis; agriculture and livestock; construction materials; wastewater treatment; air and gas filtration; carbon capture; cosmetics; textiles; 3D printing; ink; polymers and composites; packaging; steel and metals; energy and power generation
Chapter 4: Global Production — Demand by market and region (2018–2036), supply chain analysis, production by feedstock for China, Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, Africa, Middle East
Chapter 5: Carbon Removal Market Integration — Credit market analysis, corporate procurement, verification/monitoring (IoT, blockchain), climate finance (green bonds, blended finance, DFIs)
Chapter 6: Technology Innovation — Next-gen pyrolysis, continuous processing, energy integration, engineered biochar, composites, functionalisation, AI/ML, process optimisation, predictive maintenance, LCA, circular economy
Chapter 7: Regulatory Landscape — International standards, trade requirements, cross-border carbon markets, regional policy (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific), Article 6 implementation, voluntary market governance
Chapter 8: Company Profiles — 148 companies profiled with business overview, technology, capacity, products, and strategy
Chapters 9–10: Research Methodology and References


Companies Profiled include:

A Healthier Earth, Airex Energy, Alcom Carbon Markets Philippines, Amata Green SL, American BioCarbon, Aperam BioEnergia, Applied Carbon, AquaGreen Holding ApS, ArborX, BC Biocarbon, Bella Biochar Corporation, Bio365, Biomacon GmbH, Bio C&C, Biochar GmbH & Co. KG, Biochar Latium, Biochar Now, Biochar Supreme, Bioenergie Frauenfeld, Bioforcetech, Bio-Logical Carbon Ltd., Biomass Energy Techniques, Biomassehof Allgäu eG, Bionika AG, bionero GmbH, Biosorra, BluSky Carbon Inc., British Columbia (BC) Biocarbon Ltd., Capchar Ltd., Carba, Carbofex Oy, Carboforce GmbH, Carboganic, CarboVerte GmbH, Carbo Culture, Carbon Balance Finland Oy, Carbonaires Limited, Carbonloop, CarbonStar Systems, CarbonZero, CarbonZero.Eco, Carbuna AG, Carbon Cycle GmbH, Carbonauten, CarbonCentric, Carbon Cycle GmbH & Co. KG, Carbonis GmbH & Co. KG, Carbons Finland Oy, CarStorCan, Cemex, CharGrow, Charline GmbH, Char Technologies, Charm Industrial, CNF Biofuel AS, Christoph Fischer GmbH, Circle Soil, Circular Carbon, Clean Maine Carbon, Cool Planet Energy Systems, Corigin Solutions, DarkBlack Carbon, DEMIO, Dutch Carboneers, Earthly Biochar, EcoCera, EcoLocked GmbH, EGoS, Energy Ocean GmbH, EnergieWerk Ilg GmbH, Envigas AB, Exomad Green, Explocom GK SRL, Freres Biochar, Frichs Pyrolysis ApS, General Biochar Systems (GBS), Glanris, Grassroots Biochar AB, Green Man Char, Grossenbacher Grüngut, Groupe Bordet, H2 bois SA, Hago Energetics, Hempalta Corp and more.......

Table of Contents

238 Pages
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1 Market Overview
1.2 Carbon Removal Market Integration
1.3 Market Forecasts and Price Dynamics
1.3.1 Market Size Projections
1.3.2 Price Evolution
1.4 Production Technologies and Innovation
1.5 Key Application Segments
1.5.1 Agriculture and Livestock Farming
1.5.2 Construction and Building Materials
1.5.3 Wastewater Treatment and Environmental Remediation
1.5.4 Energy and Power Generation
1.5.5 Steel and Metals
1.5.6 Emerging Applications
1.6 Regional Market Analysis
1.6.1 Asia Pacific
1.6.2 North America
1.6.3 Europe
1.6.4 Emerging Markets
1.7 Supply Chain, Investment, and Regulatory Landscape
1.7.1 Supply Chain Dynamics
1.7.2 Investment Requirements
1.7.3 Regulatory Framework
1.8 Competitive Landscape
1.8.1 Key Strategic Developments
1.9 Strategic Outlook and Key Findings
2 INTRODUCTION
2.1 What is biochar?
2.2 Carbon sequestration
2.2.1 Carbon Removal Market Integration
2.2.1.1 Carbon Removal Credits (CRC) vs traditional carbon offsets
2.2.1.2 Biochar's role in corporate net-zero strategies
2.2.1.3 Market dynamics and pricing evolution
2.3 Properties of biochar
2.4 Biochar vs charcoal vs activated carbon
2.5 Markets and applications
2.6 Global market for biochar 2018-2036
2.7 Market forecasts 2026-2036
2.7.1 Market Size and Growth Projections
2.7.1.1 Global market size evolution
2.7.1.2 Regional growth drivers and constraints
2.7.1.3 Application segment forecasts
2.7.2 Price Evolution and Market Dynamics
2.7.2.1 Historical price analysis 2020-2025
2.7.2.2 Price forecasts by application and quality
2.7.2.3 Market maturation impact on pricing
2.7.3 Supply-Demand Balance Analysis
2.7.3.1 Production capacity vs demand projections
2.7.3.2 Supply constraints and bottlenecks
2.7.3.3 Investment requirements for market growth
3 BIOCHAR PRODUCTION
3.1 Feedstocks
3.2 Production processes
3.2.1 Sustainable production
3.2.2 Pyrolysis
3.2.2.1 Slow pyrolysis
3.2.2.2 Fast pyrolysis
3.2.3 Gasification
3.2.4 Hydrothermal carbonization (HTC)
3.2.5 Torrefaction
3.2.6 Advanced Processing Technologies
3.2.6.1 Microwave-assisted pyrolysis
3.2.6.2 Solar thermal processing
3.2.6.3 Plasma-enhanced production
3.2.7 Comparison of production processes
3.2.8 Equipment manufacturers
3.3 Biochar pricing
3.4 Biochar carbon credits
3.4.1 Overview
3.4.2 Removal and reduction credits
3.4.3 The advantage of biochar
3.4.4 Prices
3.4.5 Buyers of biochar credits
3.4.6 Competitive materials and technologies
3.4.6.1 Geologic carbon sequestration
3.4.6.2 Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS)
3.4.6.3 Direct Air Carbon Capture and Storage (DACCS)
3.4.6.4 Enhanced mineral weathering with mineral carbonation
3.4.6.5 Ocean alkalinity enhancement
3.4.6.6 Forest preservation and afforestation
3.5 Quality Assurance and Certification Standards
3.5.1 Puro.Earth methodology developments
3.5.2 European Carbon Removal Certification Framework (CRCF)
3.5.3 Regional certification schemes and harmonization
3.6 Regulations and policy
4 MARKETS FOR BIOCHAR
4.1 Market drivers for biochar
4.2 SWOT analysis
4.3 Applications
4.4 Agriculture & livestock farming
4.4.1 Market drivers and trends
4.4.2 Applications
4.4.2.1 Soil amendment
4.4.2.2 Fertilizer additives
4.4.2.3 Livestock applications
4.4.2.4 Precision agriculture integration
4.4.2.5 Poultry and aquaculture applications
4.5 Construction materials
4.5.1 Market drivers and trends
4.5.2 Applications
4.5.2.1 Concrete additives and carbon storage
4.5.2.2 Asphalt and road construction
4.5.2.3 Acoustic insulation
4.5.2.4 Advanced building composites
4.5.2.5 Green building certification integration
4.6 Wastewater treatment
4.6.1 Market drivers and trends
4.6.2 Applications
4.6.3 Advanced treatment technologies
4.6.3.1 Nutrient recovery systems
4.6.3.2 Micropollutant removal
4.6.3.3 Integrated treatment solutions
4.7 Air and Gas Filtration
4.7.1 Market drivers and trends
4.7.2 Applications
4.7.3 Specialized gas treatment
4.7.3.1 Biogas upgrading applications
4.7.3.2 Industrial emission control
4.7.3.3 Indoor air quality systems
4.8 Carbon capture and storage
4.8.1 Market drivers and trends
4.8.2 Direct air capture integration
4.8.3 Point-source capture applications
4.8.3.1 Industrial flue gas treatment
4.8.3.2 Cement and steel industry integration
4.9 Cosmetics and personal care
4.9.1 Market drivers and trends
4.9.2 Applications
4.10 Textiles
4.10.1 Market drivers and trends
4.10.2 Applications
4.10.2.1 Functional textiles
4.11 Additive manufacturing and 3D printing
4.11.1 Market drivers and trends
4.11.2 Applications
4.11.2.1 Metal 3D printing
4.11.2.2 Biomedical device manufacturing
4.12 Ink and printing
4.12.1 Market drivers and trends
4.12.2 Applications
4.13 Polymers and composites
4.13.1 Market drivers and trends
4.13.2 Applications
4.13.2.1 Biochar-polymer composites
4.13.2.2 Synthetic resins and adhesives
4.13.2.3 Rubber composites and tires
4.13.2.4 High-performance composites
4.14 Packaging
4.14.1 Market drivers and trends
4.14.2 Applications
4.15 Steel and metal
4.15.1 Market drivers and trends
4.15.2 Applications
4.15.2.1 Blast furnace integration strategies
4.15.2.2 Electric arc furnace applications
4.15.2.3 Non-ferrous metal applications
4.16 Energy and power generation
4.16.1 Market drivers and trends
4.16.2 Applications
4.16.2.1 Fuel cells and hydrogen systems
4.16.2.2 Supercapacitors
4.16.2.3 Battery electrodes and materials
4.16.2.4 Gas storage and separation
4.16.2.5 Biocoal and co-firing
4.16.2.6 Biogas upgrading and enhancement
4.16.2.7 Photovoltaics
5 GLOBAL PRODUCTION OF BIOCHAR
5.1 By market
5.2 Supply Chain Analysis and Logistics
5.2.1 Feedstock supply chain optimization
5.2.2 Production facility location strategies
5.2.3 Transportation and distribution networks
5.3 By region
5.4 By feedstocks
5.4.1 China and Asia-Pacific
5.4.2 North America
5.4.3 Europe
5.4.4 South America
5.4.5 Africa
5.4.6 Middle East
6 CARBON REMOVAL MARKET INTEGRATION
6.1 Carbon Removal Credit Market Analysis
6.1.1 Market size and growth projections
6.1.2 Biochar market share in CDR sector
6.1.3 Pricing dynamics and premium drivers
6.2 Corporate Procurement Strategies
6.2.1 Offtake agreement structures and terms
6.2.2 Portfolio diversification approaches
6.2.3 Risk management in carbon procurement
6.3 Verification and Monitoring Technologies
6.3.1 Remote sensing and IoT integration
6.3.2 Blockchain applications for traceability
6.3.3 Third-party verification evolution
6.4 Integration with Climate Finance
6.4.1 Green bond market integration
6.4.2 Blended finance mechanisms
6.4.3 Development finance institution involvement
7 TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION IN BIOCHAR
7.1 Emerging Production Technologies
7.1.1 Next-generation pyrolysis systems
7.1.2 Continuous processing innovations
7.1.3 Energy integration optimization
7.2 Advanced Material Development
7.2.1 Engineered biochar properties
7.2.2 Composite material innovations
7.2.3 Functionalization technologies
7.3 Digital Technology Integration
7.3.1 AI and machine learning applications
7.3.2 Process optimization algorithms
7.3.3 Predictive maintenance systems
7.4 Sustainability and Lifecycle Assessment
7.4.1 Comprehensive LCA methodologies
7.4.2 Circular economy integration
7.4.3 Sustainability metrics and reporting
8 REGULATORY LANDSCAPE AND POLICY DEVELOPMENTS
8.1 Global Regulatory Framework Evolution
8.1.1 International standards harmonization
8.1.2 Trade and certification requirements
8.1.3 Cross-border carbon market integration
8.2 Regional Policy
8.2.1 North America
8.2.2 Europe
8.2.3 Asia-Pacific
8.3 Carbon Market Regulations
8.3.1 Article 6 implementation progress
8.3.2 Voluntary carbon market governance
8.3.3 Quality standards and methodologies
9 COMPANY PROFILES 148 (147 COMPANY PROFILES)
10 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
11 REFERENCES
List of Tables
Table 1. Carbon Removal Credits vs Traditional Offsets Comparison.
Table 2. Corporation Activities in Biochar.
Table 3 .Biochar Multi-year Offtake Agreement Examples
Table 4. Carbon Removal Market Pricing Evolution.
Table 5. Summary of key properties of biochar.
Table 6. Biochar physicochemical and morphological properties
Table 7. Biochar vs charcoal vs activated carbon.
Table 8. Markets and applications for biochar.
Table 9. Global demand for biochar 2018-2036 (1,000 tons).
Table 10. Addressable market size for biochar by market
Table 11. Global Biochar Market Revenues 2018-2036 (USD Million)
Table 12. Regional Growth Drivers and Constraints Analysis.
Table 13. Biochar application segment forecasts.
Table 14. Historical Biochar Price Analysis 2020-2025 (USD/Ton).
Table 15. Biochar Price forecasts by application and quality (USD/Ton).
Table 16. Production capacity vs demand projections.
Table 17. Supply Constraints and Bottlenecks.
Table 18. Biochar feedstocks-source, carbon content, and characteristics.
Table 19. Biochar production technologies, description, advantages and disadvantages.
Table 20. Comparison of slow and fast pyrolysis for biomass.
Table 21. Comparison of thermochemical processes for biochar production.
Table 22. Comparison of Biochar Production Processes
Table 23. Biochar production equipment manufacturers.
Table 24. Biochar Feedstock and Production Costs, 2025 (USD/ton)
Table 25. Competitive materials and technologies that can also earn carbon credits.
Table 26. Biochar Quality Assurance and Certification Standards.
Table 27. Regional Certification Schemes and Harmonization Framework.
Table 28. Current regulations related to biochar.
Table 29. Market drivers for biochar.
Table 30. Main biochar applications.
Table 31. Biochar applications in agriculture and livestock farming.
Table 32. Effect of biochar on different soil properties.
Table 33. Fertilizer products and their associated N, P, and K content.
Table 34. IoT-enabled Biochar Applications.
Table 35. Application of biochar in construction.
Table 36. Process and benefits of biochar as an amendment in cement .
Table 37. Application of biochar in asphalt.
Table 38. Biochar applications for wastewater treatment.
Table 39. Nutrient Recovery Systems.
Table 40. Micropollutant Removal.
Table 41. Integrated Treatment Solutions.
Table 42. Biogas Upgrading Applications.
Table 43. Indoor Air Quality Systems.
Table 44. Biochar in carbon capture overview.
Table 45. Point-Source Capture Applications.
Table 46. Biochar in cosmetic products.
Table 47. Biochar in textiles.
Table 48. Biochar in additive manufacturing.
Table 49. Biochar in ink.
Table 50. Biochar in packaging.
Table 51. Companies using biochar in packaging.
Table 52. Biochar in steel and metal.
Table 53. Carbon Injection Technologies.
Table 54. Summary of applications of biochar in energy.
Table 55. Global demand for biochar 2018-2036 (1,000 tons), by market.
Table 56. Global demand for biochar 2018-2036 (1,000 tons), by region.
Table 57. Biochar production by feedstocks in China (1,000 tons), 2023-2036.
Table 58. Biochar production by feedstocks in Asia-Pacific (1,000 tons), 2023-2036.
Table 59. Biochar production by feedstocks in Asia-Pacific (excluding China) (1,000 tons), 2023–2036.
Table 60. Biochar production by feedstocks in North America (1,000 tons), 2023-2036.
Table 61. Biochar production by feedstocks in Europe (1,000 tons), 2023-2036.
Table 62. Biochar production by feedstocks in Africa (1,000 tons), 2023-2036.
Table 63. Biochar production by feedstocks in the Middle East (tons), 2023–2036
Table 64. Carbon Removal Credit Market Size and Growth Projections
Table 65. Biochar Market Share in CDR Sector (Updated 2025)
Table 66. Carbon Removal Credit Pricing Dynamics and Premium Drivers (Updated 2025–2026)
Table 67. Corporate Carbon Removal Portfolio Diversification Approaches
Table 68. Blockchain applications for traceability.
Table 69. Biochar Functionalization Technologies
Table 70. LCA methodologies.
Table 71. International Standards Harmonization Framework for Biochar
Table 72. Trade and Certification Requirements by Region
Table 73. Cross-Border Carbon Market Integration Framework
Table 74. Voluntary Carbon Market Governance Framework for Biochar
Table 75. Quality Standards and Methodologies for Biochar
List of Figures
Figure 1. Biochars from different sources, and by pyrolyzation at different temperatures.
Figure 2. Compressed biochar.
Figure 3. Schematic of biochar production.
Figure 4. Biochar production diagram.
Figure 5. Pyrolysis process and by-products in agriculture.
Figure 6. SWOT analysis for biochar market.
Figure 7. Perennial ryegrass plants grown in clay soil with (Right) and without (Left) biochar.
Figure 8. Biochar bricks.
Figure 9. Global demand for biochar 2018-2036 (tons), by market.
Figure 10. Biochar production by feedstocks in South America (1,000 tons), 2023-2036.
Figure 11. Capchar prototype pyrolysis kiln.
Figure 12. Made of Air's HexChar panels.
Figure 13. Takavator.

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