Activated Carbon is a non-graphite form of carbon, produced upon activation of raw material such as coal, coconut shells, wood chips, etc., by subjecting them to physical modification and thermal decomposition under a specific ambient temperature and environment. Globally, water and wastewater treatment segment is the largest end user industry where activated carbon is used for removal of impurities from contaminated wastewater or drinking water through the process of adsorption. Moreover, activated carbon is also used in air purification processes in automotive industry, food and beverage processing industry, metal recovery and pharmaceutical drug manufacturing processes. Powdered activated carbon is the most widely used form of activated carbon across the globe owing to its excellent adsorption properties in both gas and liquid phase applications.

According to TechSci Research report “Global Activated Carbon Market By Type, By Raw Material, By Application, Competition Forecast and Opportunities, 2011-2021”, global activated carbon market is projected to witness a CAGR of more than 9% over next five years, on the back of increasing implementation of stringent regulations related to water and air pollution control, increasing application of activated carbon in filters used in automotive sector and food & beverage processing industries, and across various other applications in pharmaceutical and medical sector. In 2015, Asia Pacific was the largest market for activated carbon, with strong demand emanating from China, Japan and India. Calgon Carbon Corporation, Cabot Corporation, Osaka Gas Chemicals Co., Limited, Kuraray Co., Limited are few of the largest players operating in global activated carbon market. “Global Activated Carbon Market By Type, By Raw Material, By Application, Competition Forecast and Opportunities, 2011-2021” report elaborates following aspects related to activated carbon market, globally:

  • Global Activated Carbon Market Size, Share & Forecast
  • Segmental Analysis – By Type (Powdered Activated Carbon, Granular Activated Carbon and Others), By Raw Material (Wood, Coconut Shells, Coal and Others), By Application (Water & Wastewater Treatment, Air Filtration, Industrial Processes, Food & Beverage, Automotive and Others)
  • Regional Analysis – Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle East & Africa
  • Changing Market Trends & Emerging Opportunities
  • Competitive Landscape & Strategic Recommendations

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Report Methodology

The information contained in this report is based upon both primary and secondary sources. Primary research includes interviews with activated carbon manufacturers, distributors and industry experts. Secondary research includes an exhaustive search of relevant publications such as company annual reports, financial reports and other proprietary databases.

1.     Product Overview

2.     Research Methodology

3.     Analyst View

4.     Global Activated Carbon Market Overview

5.     Global Activated Carbon Market Outlook

5.1.   Market Size & Forecast

5.1.1. By Value & Volume

5.2.   Market Size & Forecast

5.2.1. By Type (Powdered Activated Carbon, Granular Activated Carbon and Others)

5.2.2. By Raw Material (Wood, Coconut Shells, Coal and Others)

5.2.3. By Application (Water & Wastewater Treatment, Air Filtration, Industrial Processes, Food & Beverage, Automotive and Others)

5.2.4. By Region

5.2.5. By Company

5.3.   Global Activated Carbon Market Attractiveness Index and BPS Analysis

6.     Global Activated Carbon Market Segmental Analysis

6.1.   Global Powdered Activated Carbon Market Outlook

6.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.1.1.1.  By Value & Volume

6.1.2. Market Size & Forecast

6.1.2.1.  By Region

6.2.   Global Granular Activated Carbon Market Outlook

6.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.2.1.1.  By Value & Volume

6.2.2. Market Size & Forecast

6.2.2.1.  By Region

7.     Global Activated Carbon Regional Analysis

7.1.   Asia-Pacific Activated Carbon Market Outlook

7.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.1.1.1.  By Value & Volume

7.1.2. Market Size & Forecast

7.1.2.1.  By Type (Powdered Activated Carbon, Granular Activated Carbon and Others)

7.1.2.2.  By Application (Water & Wastewater Treatment, Air Filtration, Industrial Processes, Food & Beverage, Automotive and Others)

7.1.2.3.  By Country

7.1.2.3.1.   China Activated Carbon Market Outlook

7.1.2.3.2.   Japan Activated Carbon Market Outlook

7.1.2.3.3.   India Activated Carbon Market Outlook

7.1.2.3.4.   South Korea Activated Carbon Market Outlook

7.1.2.3.5.   Australia Activated Carbon Market Outlook

7.1.3. Asia-Pacific Activated Carbon Market Attractiveness Index and BPS Analysis

7.2.   North America Activated Carbon Market Outlook

7.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.2.1.1.  By Value & Volume

7.2.2. Market Size & Forecast

7.2.2.1.  By Type (Powdered Activated Carbon, Granular Activated Carbon and Others)

7.2.2.2.  By Application (Water & Wastewater Treatment, Air Filtration, Industrial Processes, Food & Beverage, Automotive and Others)

7.2.2.3.  By Country

7.2.2.3.1.   United States Activated Carbon Market Outlook

7.2.2.3.2.   Canada Activated Carbon Market Outlook

7.2.2.3.3.   Mexico Activated Carbon Market Outlook

7.2.3. North America Activated Carbon Market Attractiveness Index and BPS Analysis

7.3.   Europe Activated Carbon Market Outlook

7.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.1.1.  By Value & Volume

7.3.2. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.2.1.  By Type (Powdered Activated Carbon, Granular Activated Carbon and Others)

7.3.2.2.  By Application (Water & Wastewater Treatment, Air Filtration, Industrial Processes, Food & Beverage, Automotive and Others)

7.3.2.3.  By Country

7.3.2.3.1.   Germany Activated Carbon Market Outlook

7.3.2.3.2.   France Activated Carbon Market Outlook

7.3.2.3.3.   Italy Activated Carbon Market Outlook

7.3.2.3.4.   UK Activated Carbon Market Outlook

7.3.2.3.5.   Spain Activated Carbon Market Outlook

7.3.3. Europe Activated Carbon Market Attractiveness Index and BPS Analysis

7.4.   South America Activated Carbon Market Outlook

7.4.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.4.1.1.  By Value & Volume

7.4.2. Market Size & Forecast

7.4.2.1.  By Type (Powdered Activated Carbon, Granular Activated Carbon and Others)

7.4.2.2.  By Application (Water & Wastewater Treatment, Air Filtration, Industrial Processes, Food & Beverage, Automotive and Others)

7.4.2.3.  By Country

7.4.2.3.1.   Brazil Activated Carbon Market Outlook

7.4.2.3.2.   Argentina Activated Carbon Market Outlook

7.4.2.3.3.   Chile Activated Carbon Market Outlook

7.4.3. South America Activated Carbon Market Attractiveness Index and BPS Analysis

7.5.   Middle East & Africa Activated Carbon Market Outlook

7.5.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.5.1.1.  By Value & Volume

7.5.2. Market Size & Forecast

7.5.2.1.  By Type (Powdered Activated Carbon, Granular Activated Carbon and Others)

7.5.2.2.  By Application (Water & Wastewater Treatment, Air Filtration, Industrial Processes, Food & Beverage, Automotive and Others)

7.5.2.3.  By Country

7.5.2.3.1.   Saudi Arabia Activated Carbon Market Outlook

7.5.2.3.2.   UAE Activated Carbon Market Outlook

7.5.2.3.3.   South Africa Activated Carbon Market Outlook

7.5.2.3.4.   Kuwait Activated Carbon Market Outlook

7.5.2.3.5.   Qatar Activated Carbon Market Outlook

7.5.3. Middle East & Africa Activated Carbon Market Attractiveness Index and BPS Analysis

8.     Pricing Analysis

9.     Value Chain Analysis

10.  Market Dynamics

10.1. Drivers

10.2. Challenges

11.  Market Trends & Developments

11.1. Increasing Demand for Activated Carbon Fibers

11.2. Growing Adoption of Sulphur Impregnated Activated Carbon

11.3. Increasing Gas Phase Applications

11.4. Environment Friendly Adsorption System

11.5. Emerging Uses in Gas Phase Applications

11.6. Utilization of Activated Carbon for Bioremediation

11.7. Growing Preference for GAC in Food & Beverage Industry

11.8. Growth in Mobile Water Treatment Market

12.  List of Potential Customers

13.  Competitive Landscape

13.1. Competitive Benchmarking

13.2. Company Profiles

13.2.1.   Calgon Carbon Corporation

13.2.2.   Cabot Corporation (CBT)

13.2.3.   Osaka Gas Chemicals Co., Limited

13.2.4.   Kuraray Co., LTD.

13.2.5.   CarboTech AC GmbH 

13.2.6.   ADA Carbon Solutions, LLC

13.2.7.   Carbon Activated Corporation

13.2.8.   DESOTEC N.V.-S.A.

13.2.9.   Indo German Carbons Limited

13.2.10.   Oxbow Activated Carbon LLC

13.2.11.   Donau Chemie AG

13.2.12.   Ningxia Huahui Activated Carbon Company Limited

13.2.13.   Philippine-Japan Active Carbon Corporation

13.2.14.   CECA SA

13.2.15.   Evoqua Water Technologies LLC

13.2.16.   Fujian Zhixing activated carbon Co.,Ltd .

13.2.17.   WestRock Company

13.2.18.   Kureha Corporation

13.2.19.   Hayleys PLC

13.2.20.   Albemarle Corporation

14.  Strategic Recommendations

  • List of Figures

    Figure 1: Global Activated Carbon Market Size, By Value (USD Million), By Volume ('000 Tons), 2011-2021F

    Figure 2: Global Water Purifiers Market Size, By Volume, 2014-2020F (Million Units)

    Figure 3: Global Activated Carbon Market Share, By Type, By Volume, 2011-2021F

    Figure 4: Global Activated Carbon Market Share, By Raw Material, By Volume, 2011-2021F

    Figure 5: Global Activated Carbon Market Share, By Application, By Volume, 2011-2021F

    Figure 6:  Global Media Based Water Purifiers Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), By Volume (Million Units), 2011-2021F

    Figure 7: Global Activated Carbon Market Share, By Region, By Value, 2015 & 2021F

    Figure 8: Global Activated Carbon Market Share, By Region, By Volume, 2011-2021F

    Figure 9: Global Activated Carbon Market Share, By Company, By Value, 2015 & 2021F

    Figure 10: Global Activated Carbon Market Attractiveness Index, By Region, By Volume, 2016-2021F

    Figure 11: Global Activated Carbon Market Attractiveness Index, By Raw Material, By Volume, 2016-2021F

    Figure 12: Global Activated Carbon Market Attractiveness Index, By Application, By Volume, 2016-2021F

    Figure 13: Global Activated Carbon Market BPS Analysis, By Application, By Volume, 2011 & 2021F

    Figure 14: Global Activated Carbon Market BPS Analysis, By Region, By Volume, 2011 & 2021F

    Figure 15: Global Powdered Activated Carbon Market Size, By Value (USD Million), By Volume (‘000 Tons), 2011-2021F

    Figure 16: Global Powdered Activated Carbon Market Share, By Region, By Volume, 2011-2021F

    Figure 17: Global Granular Activated Carbon Market Size, By Value (USD Million), By Volume (‘000 Tons), 2011-2021F

    Figure 18: Global Granular Activated Carbon Market Share, By Region, By Volume, 2011-2021F

    Figure 19: Asia-Pacific Activated Carbon Market Size, By Value (USD Million), By Volume ('000 Tons), 2011-2021F

    Figure 20: India Wastewater Treatment Plants Market Size, By Volume, 2011-2021F (Billion Liters Per Day)

    Figure 21: Asia-Pacific Activated Carbon Market Share, By Type, By Volume, 2011-2021F

    Figure 22: Asia-Pacific Activated Carbon Market Share, By Application, By Volume, 2011-2021F

    Figure 23: APAC Air Filters Market Size, By Value, 2010-2020F (USD Billion)

    Figure 24: Asia-Pacific Natural Gas Production, 2011-2014 (‘000 Cubic Meter)

    Figure 25: China Pharmaceutical Market Size, By Value, 2009, 2013 & 2015E (USD Billion)

    Figure 26: China Production of Vehicles, 2011-2015 (Millions)

    Figure 27: Asia-Pacific Activated Carbon Market Share, By Country, By Volume, 2011-2021F

    Figure 28: China Activated Carbon Market Size, By Volume, 2011-2021F (‘000 Tons)

    Figure 29: Japan Activated Carbon Market Size, By Volume, 2011-2021F ('000 Tons)

    Figure 30: India Activated Carbon Market Size, By Volume, 2011-2021F ('000 Tons)

    Figure 31: India Wastewater Treatment Plant Market Size, By Value, 2013-2018F (USD Billion)

    Figure 32: India Gravity Water Purifiers Market Size, By Value (USD Million), By Volume (‘000 Units), 2011-2021F

    Figure 33: South Korea Activated Carbon Market Size, By Volume, 2011-2021F ('000 Tons)

    Figure 34: Australia Activated Carbon Market Size, By Volume, 2011-2021F ('000 Tons)

    Figure 35: Asia-Pacific Activated Carbon Market Attractiveness Index, By Country, By Volume, 2016-2021F

    Figure 36: Asia-Pacific Activated Carbon Market Attractiveness Index, By Application, By Volume, 2016-2021F

    Figure 37: APAC Activated Carbon Market BPS Analysis, By Application, By Volume, 2011 & 2021F

    Figure 38: APAC Activated Carbon Market BPS Analysis, By Country, By Volume, 2011 & 2021F

    Figure 39: North America Activated Carbon Market Size, By Value (USD Million), By Volume ('000 Tons), 2011-2021F

    Figure 40: North America Activated Carbon Market Share, By Type, By Volume, 2010-2021F

    Figure 41: North America Activated Carbon Market Share, By Application, By Volume, 2011-2021F

    Figure 42: United States Municipal Wastewater Treatment Market Size, By Value, 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2014 (USD Million)

    Figure 43: United States Pharmaceutical Market Size, By Value, 2014 & 2020F (USD Billion)

    Figure 44: North America Vehicle Production, 2011-2014 (Million Units)

    Figure 45: North America Activated Carbon Market Share, By Country, By Volume, 2011-2021F

    Figure 46: United States Activated Carbon Market Size, By Volume, 2011-2021F ('000 Tons)

    Figure 47: Canada Activated Carbon Market Size, By Volume, 2011-2021F ('000 Tons)

    Figure 48: Mexico Activated Carbon Market Size, By Volume, 2011-2021F ('000 Tons)

    Figure 49: North America Activated Carbon Market Attractiveness Index, By Country, By Volume, 2016-2021F

    Figure 50: North America Activated Carbon Market Attractiveness Index, By Application, By Volume, 2016-2021F

    Figure 51: North America Activated Carbon Market BPS Analysis, By Application, By Volume, 2011 & 2021F

    Figure 52: North America Activated Carbon Market BPS Analysis, By Country, By Volume, 2011 & 2021F

    Figure 53: Europe Activated Carbon Market Size, By Value (USD Million), By Volume ('000 Tons), 2011-2021F

    Figure 54: Europe Activated Carbon Market Share, By Application, By Volume, 2011-2021F

    Figure 55: Europe Activated Carbon Market Share, By Application, By Volume, 2011-2021F

    Figure 56: Europe Activated Carbon Market Share, By Country, By Volume, 2011-2021F

    Figure 57: Germany Activated Carbon Market Size, By Volume, 2011-2021F ('000 Tons)

    Figure 58: France Activated Carbon Market Size, By Volume, 2011-2021F ('000 Tons)

    Figure 59: Italy Activated Carbon Market Size, By Volume, 2011-2021F ('000 Tons)

    Figure 60: United Kingdom Activated Carbon Market Size, By Volume, 2011-2021F ('000 Tons)

    Figure 61: Spain Activated Carbon Market Size, By Volume, 2011-2021F (‘000 Tons)

    Figure 62: Europe Activated Carbon Market Attractiveness Index, By Country, By Volume, 2016-2021F

    Figure 63: Europe Activated Carbon Market Attractiveness Index, By Application, By Volume, 2016-2021F

    Figure 64: Europe Activated Carbon Market BPS Analysis, By Application, By Volume, 2011 & 2021F

    Figure 65: Europe Activated Carbon Market BPS Analysis, By Country, By Volume, 2011 & 2021F

    Figure 66: South America Activated Carbon Market Size, By Value (USD Million), By Volume ('000 Tons), 2011-2021F

    Figure 67: South America Activated Carbon Market Share, By Type, By Volume, 2011-2021F

    Figure 68: South America Activated Carbon Market Share, By Application, By Volume, 2011-2021F

    Figure 69: South America Municipal Water Treatment Market Size, By Value, 2014-2017F (USD Million)

    Figure 70: South America Municipal Wastewater Treatment Market Size, By Value, 2014-2017F (USD Million)

    Figure 71: South America Oil & Gas Refinery Capacity, By Country (Venezuela & Brazil), 2010-2014

    (‘000 Barrels/Day)

    Figure 72: Global Beer Production Market Share, By Volume, By Country, 2014

    Figure 73: South America Activated Carbon Market Share, By Country, By Volume, 2011-2021F

    Figure 74: Brazil Activated Carbon Market Size, By Volume, 2011-2021F ('000 Tons)

    Figure 75: Argentina Activated Carbon Market Size, By Volume, 2011-2021F ('000 Tons)

    Figure 76: Chile Activated Carbon Market Size, By Volume, 2011-2021F ('000 Tons)

    Figure 77: South America Activated Carbon Market Attractiveness Index, By Country, By Volume, 2016-2021F

    Figure 78: South America Activated Carbon Market Attractiveness Index, By Application, By Volume, 2016-2021F

    Figure 79: South America Activated Carbon Market BPS Analysis, By Application, By Volume, 2011 & 2021F

    Figure 80: South America Activated Carbon Market BPS Analysis, By Country, By Volume, 2011 & 2021F

    Figure 81: Middle East & Africa Activated Carbon Market Size, By Value (USD Million), By Volume (‘000 Tons), 2011-2021F

    Figure 82: Middle East & Africa Activated Carbon Market Share, By Type, By Volume, 2011-2021F

    Figure 83: Middle East & Africa Activated Carbon Market Share, By Application, By Volume, 2011-2021F

    Figure 84: Middle East & Africa Natural Gas Production, 2011-2014 (‘000 Cubic Meter)

    Figure 85: Algeria, Egypt, Iran and Saudi Arabia Oil and Gas Refinery Capacity, 2011-2014 (‘000 Barrels/Day)

    Figure 86: Saudi Arabia Packaged Juice Market Size, By Value, 2011-2015 (USD Million)

    Figure 87: Egypt, Morocco and South Africa Vehicle Sales, By Country, 2013 & 2014 (Thousand Units)

    Figure 88: Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Africa Vehicle Sales, 2012-2014 (Thousand Units)

    Figure 89: Middle East & Africa Activated Carbon Market Share, By Country, By Volume, 2011-2021F

    Figure 90: Saudi Arabia Activated Carbon Market Size, By Volume, 2011-2021F ('000 Tons)

    Figure 91: UAE Activated Carbon Market Size, By Volume, 2011-2021F ('000 Tons)

    Figure 92: South Africa Activated Carbon Market Size, By Volume, 2011-2021F ('000 Tons)

    Figure 93: Kuwait Activated Carbon Market Size, By Volume, 2011-2021F ('000 Tons)

    Figure 94: Qatar Activated Carbon Market Size, By Volume, 2011-2021F ('000 Tons)

    Figure 95: Middle East & Africa Activated Carbon Market Attractiveness Index, By Country, By Volume, 2016-2021F

    Figure 96: Middle East & Africa Activated Carbon Market Attractiveness Index, By Application, By Volume, 2016-2021F

    Figure 97: Middle East & Africa Activated Carbon Market BPS Analysis, By Application, By Volume, 2011 & 2021F

    Figure 98: Middle East & Africa Activated Carbon Market BPS Analysis, By Country, By Volume, 2011 & 2021F

    Figure 99: Global Activated Carbon Average Selling Prices, 2011-2021F (USD/Ton)

     

    List of Tables

    Table 1: Activated Carbon Raw Material and Major Application Areas

    Table 2: Global Activated Carbon Market Size, By Type, By Volume, 2011-2015 (‘000 Tons)

    Table 3: Global Activated Carbon Market Size, By Type, By Volume, 2016E-2021F (‘000 Tons)

    Table 4: Asia-Pacific Activated Carbon Market Size, By Type, By Volume, 2011-2015 ('000 Tons)

    Table 5: Asia-Pacific Activated Carbon Market Size, By Type, By Volume, 2016E-2021F ('000 Tons)

    Table 6: India Government Acts for Water Pollution Control

    Table 7: Number of Coal and Gas Power Plants Across APAC, By Major Economies, 2012

    Table 8: Australia New Policies & Strategies for Environment Management

    Table 9: North America Activated Carbon Market Size, By Type, By Volume, 2011-2015 ('000 Tons)

    Table 10: North America Activated Carbon Market Size, By Type, By Volume, 2016E-2021F ('000 Tons)

    Table 11: Europe Activated Carbon Market Size, By Type, By Volume, 2011-2015 ('000 Tons)

    Table 12: Europe Activated Carbon Market Size, By Type, By Volume, 2016E-2021F ('000 Tons)

    Table 13: European Union Wastewater Pollution Limits, By Parameter & Threshold Value

    Table 14: South America Activated Carbon Market Size, By Type, By Volume, 2011-2015 ('000 Tons)

    Table 15: South America Activated Carbon Market Size, By Type, By Volume, 2016E-2021F ('000 Tons)

    Table 16: Brazil and Argentina Vehicle Production, By Country, 2011-2015 (Units)

    Table 17: Middle East & Africa Activated Carbon Market Size, By Type, By Volume, 2011-2015 (‘000 Tons)

    Table 18: Middle East & Africa Activated Carbon Market Size, By Type, By Volume, 2016E-2021F (‘000 Tons)

    Table 19: Partial List of Major Water Treatment Projects in Middle East, By Country and Project Cost

    Table 20: Saudi Arabia Ongoing Mega Construction Projects, By Year of Completion and Investment

    Table 21: Partial List of Global Industrial Air Filter Manufacturers

    Table 22: Partial List of Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Installers