Global Activated Carbon Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2033

The global activated carbon market size was estimated at USD 3,934.1 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 5,497.3 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 3.8% from 2025 to 2033.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$3,934.1
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$5,497.3
CAGR, 2025 - 2033
3.8%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global activated carbon market highlights

  • The global activated carbon market generated a revenue of USD 3,934.1 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 5,497.3 million by 2033.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2033) of 3.8% by 2033.
  • In terms of segment, powdered activated carbon accounted for a revenue of USD 2,497.2 million in 2024.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, Canada is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2033.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 3,934.1 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 5,497.3 million
Growth rate3.8% (CAGR from 2025 to 2033)
Largest segmentPowdered activated carbon
Fastest growing segmentOther
Historical data covered2021 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2033
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationPowdered activated carbon, Granular activated carbon, Other

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 25.7% of the global activated carbon market in 2024.
  • By country, the China is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • By country, Canada is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 97.8 million by 2033.

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Activated Carbon Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Carbon Activated View profile 51-100 Compton, California, United States, North America https://activatedcarbon.com
Jacobi Carbons View profile 1001-5000 Kalmar, Kalmar Lan, Sweden, Europe https://www.jacobi.net/
Donau Chemie View profile 11-50 Vienna, Wien, Austria, Europe https://donau-chemie.com
Arq View profile 51-100 Highlands Ranch, Colorado, United States, North America https://www.arq.com/
Boyce Activated Carbon View profile 11-50 Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, Asia https://carbonsuppliers.com
Haycarb View profile 1001-5000 Colombo, Western, Sri Lanka, Asia http://www.haycarb.com
Carbotech View profile 11-50 Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland, Europe http://www.carbotech.ch
Osaka Gas Co Ltd View profile 21792 4-1-2, Hiranomachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Japan, 541-0046 http://www.osakagas.co.jp
Kureha Corp View profile 4594 3-3-2, Nihonbashi-Hamacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 103-8552 http://www.kureha.co.jp
Evoqua Water Technologies View profile 1001-5000 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, North America http://www.evoqua.com/en
Carbios SA View profile 95 5, Rue de la Baume, Paris, France, 75008 http://www.carbios.fr
Cabot Corp View profile 4300 Two Seaport Lane, Suite 1400, Boston, MA, United States, 02210 https://www.cabotcorp.com
Kuraray Co Ltd View profile 13161 Ote Center Building,1-1-3, Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 100-8115 http://www.kuraray.co.jp

Global activated carbon market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to activated carbon market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Powdered activated carbon was the largest segment with a revenue share of 63.48% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global activated carbon market based on powdered activated carbon, granular activated carbon, other covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.


  • Global Activated Carbon Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Powdered activated carbon
    • Granular activated carbon
    • Other
  • Global Activated Carbon Form Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Liquid Phase
    • Gas Phase
  • Global Activated Carbon End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Water Treatment
    • Food & Beverage Processing
    • Pharmaceutical & Medical
    • Automotive
    • Air purification
    • Others

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