Activated Carbon Market Size To Reach $4,068.8 Million By 2033

Activated Carbon Market Growth & Trends

The global activated carbon market size is expected to reach USD 4,068.8 million by 2033, registering a CAGR of 3.8% from 2025 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. This increase can be attributed by the need for a powdered and granular form is expected to increase as the demand for water and air purification in coal-fired plants grows and clinker cement industries.

Asia Pacific dominated the regional segment due to the growing industrialization in Japan and the developing economies. North America is another key region contributing to market growth due to stringent emission regulations in the region.

Various regulatory agencies have enacted strict environmental pollution control policies and encouraged the use in air and water treatment plants, which is expected to boost the market throughout the anticipated period. Implementation of regulations by various governments is expected to drive the product consumption in the forecast period.

The supply chain of the raw materials was drastically impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak, which further affected the production and consumption patterns globally. Powdered carbon type has dominated the product consumption since last decade. Consequently, halt in production of non-essential chemicals, ingredients or industrial products has drastically hampered demand. This resulted in negative impact on the market in 2020.

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Activated Carbon Market Report Highlights

• The powdered activated carbon (PAC) segment held the largest revenue share of 61.4% in 2024, primarily due to its widespread applicability, high adsorption efficiency, and cost-effectiveness across key industries such as municipal water treatment, food & beverage processing, and pharmaceuticals.

• The water treatment segment held the largest revenue share of 42.5% in 2024, primarily driven by escalating global concerns over access to clean and safe drinking water, alongside increasingly stringent water quality regulations.

• The gas phase segment accounted for the largest revenue share of 53.6% in 2024, driven by the rising global emphasis on air quality management, industrial emission control, and regulatory compliance.

• Asia Pacific activated carbon market dominated the global industry with a commanding 49.0% share in 2024, supported by rapid industrialization, rising environmental concerns, and growing investments in water and air purification infrastructure.

Activated Carbon Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global activated carbon market on the basis of type, application, end use, and region:

Activated Carbon Type Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)

• Powdered

• Granular

• Other Types

Activated Carbon Application Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)

• Liquid Phase

• Gas Phase

Activated Carbon End Use Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)

• Water Treatment

• Food & Beverage Processing

• Pharmaceutical & Medical

• Automotive

• Air Purification

• Other End Use

Activated Carbon Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • Germany

  • UK

  • France

  • Italy

  • Spain

• Asia Pacific

  • China

  • India

  • Japan

  • Australia

  • South Korea

• Middle East & Africa

  • Saudi Arabia

  • South Africa

• Latin America

  • Brazil

  • Argentina

List of Key Players of Activated Carbon Market

• CarbPure Technologies

• Boyce Carbon

• Cabot Corporation

• Kuraray Co.

• CarboTech AC GmbH

• Donau Chemie AG,

• Haycarb (Pvt) Ltd.

• Jacobi Carbons Group

• Kureha Corporation

• Osaka Gas Chemical Co.; Ltd.

• Evoqua Water Technologies LLC.

• Carbon Activated Corporation

• Hangzhou Nature Technology Co., Ltd.

• CarbUSA

• Sorbent JSC