Global Activated Carbon Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031

Global Activated Carbon Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Activated Carbon market size was valued at US$ 4662 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 5634 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 2.1% during review period.

Activated carbon, also called activated charcoal, is a form of carbon processed to have small, low-volume pores that increase the surface area available for adsorption or chemical reactions. Activated is sometimes substituted with active.

Global key players of activated carbon include Kuraray, Fujian Yuanli Active Carbon, Osaka Gas Chemicals, etc. The top three players hold a share about 18%. In terms of product type, coal-based activated carbon is the largest segment, with a share about 58%. And in terms of application, the largest application is water treatment, with a share about 31%.

This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Activated Carbon market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.

Key Features:

Global Activated Carbon market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031

Global Activated Carbon market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031

Global Activated Carbon market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031

Global Activated Carbon market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and ASP (USD/MT), 2020-2025

The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:

To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries

To assess the growth potential for Activated Carbon

To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market

To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace

This report profiles key players in the global Activated Carbon market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Ingevity Corporation, Kuraray, Osaka Gas Chemicals, Fujian Yuanli Active Carbon, Norit, Haycarb, Arq, Inc, Donau Carbon, Futamura Chemical, Core Carbons, etc.

This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.

Market Segmentation

Activated Carbon market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.

Market segment by Type
Coal-based Activated Carbon
Wood-based Activated Carbon
Coconut-based Activated Carbon

Market segment by Application
Water Treatment
Air Purification
Mercury Control
Food & Beverages
Industrial Processes
Pharmaceuticals
Others

Major players covered
Ingevity Corporation
Kuraray
Osaka Gas Chemicals
Fujian Yuanli Active Carbon
Norit
Haycarb
Arq, Inc
Donau Carbon
Futamura Chemical
Core Carbons
MuLinSen Activated Carbon
DESOTEC Activated Carbon
Fujian Xinsen Carbon
Ningxia Huahui Activated Carbon
China Energy Investment Corporation
Silcarbon Aktivkohle GmbH
Active Char Products
Boyce Carbon
CarboTech AC GmbH
Premium A.C. Corporation
Shanxi Xinhua Chemical
Carbon Activated Corp
Philippine-Japan Active Carbon Corp
Fujian Zhixing

Market segment by region, regional analysis covers

North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)

Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)

Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)

South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)

Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)

The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:

Chapter 1, to describe Activated Carbon product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.

Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Activated Carbon, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Activated Carbon from 2020 to 2025.

Chapter 3, the Activated Carbon competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.

Chapter 4, the Activated Carbon breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Activated Carbon market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.

Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.

Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Activated Carbon.

Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Activated Carbon sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.