Global Biochar Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031
According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Biochar market size was valued at US$ 517 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 785 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 6.4% during review period.
Biochar is a solid carbon-rich material produced from organic matter through pyrolysis or carbonization under limited oxygen conditions. Common feedstocks include wood, agricultural residues, and animal manure. Biochar is characterized by its high carbon content, porous structure, and large surface area, making it highly applicable in agriculture, environmental protection, and energy sectors.
The key properties of biochar include improving soil fertility, enhancing soil structure, increasing water retention, and reducing heavy metal contamination in soil. Additionally, biochar can sequester carbon in the soil, thereby reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide levels, making it a potential carbon capture technology.
North America is the largest market, with a share about 51%, followed by Europe and Asia Pacific. In terms of product, Wood-based Biochar is the largest segment, with a share over 64%. In terms of application, Soil Conditioner is the largest market, with a share over 82%.
The biochar market has gained increasing attention in recent years, with demand primarily focused on agriculture and environmental remediation. As the global emphasis on sustainable agriculture and emission reduction grows, the application of biochar in agriculture presents significant potential. It can serve as a soil amendment, helping to increase crop yields, reduce fertilizer use, and minimize the environmental impact of agricultural production.
In environmental remediation, biochar is widely researched for its use in water pollution control, wastewater treatment, and land reclamation. Its ability to adsorb organic pollutants, heavy metals, and nutrients makes it an effective tool for addressing environmental issues.
From a market perspective, the demand for biochar is expected to see steady growth in the coming years, particularly in North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region. Policy support, technological advancements, and expanding applications will drive market development. However, challenges such as feedstock supply instability and high production costs could impact growth. As technology matures and production scales up, the cost of biochar is likely to decrease, further promoting market expansion.
Overall, the development of the biochar market will be closely tied to its applications in agriculture and environmental remediation, with potential for growth in emerging areas such as carbon trading and carbon sequestration.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Biochar 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 Biochar market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (MT), and average selling prices (US$/MT), 2020-2031
Global Biochar market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (MT), and average selling prices (US$/MT), 2020-2031
Global Biochar market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (MT), and average selling prices (US$/MT), 2020-2031
Global Biochar market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (MT), and ASP (US$/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 Biochar
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 Biochar 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 Cool Planet, Biochar Supreme, NextChar, Terra Char, Carbon Gold, BioChar6, Swiss Biochar GmbH, Pacific Biochar, Biochar Now, Soil Reef, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Biochar 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
Wood-based Biochar
Corn Straw Biochar
Rice Straw Biochar
Wheat Straw Biochar
Other Straw Biochar
Market segment by Application
Soil Conditioner
Fertilizer
Others
Major players covered
Cool Planet
Biochar Supreme
NextChar
Terra Char
Carbon Gold
BioChar6
Swiss Biochar GmbH
Pacific Biochar
Biochar Now
Soil Reef
BlackCarbon
Carbon Terra
3R-BioPhosphate
Liaoning Jinhefu
SEEK
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 Biochar product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Biochar, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Biochar from 2020 to 2025.
Chapter 3, the Biochar competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Biochar 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 Biochar 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 Biochar.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Biochar sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.