North America Activated Carbon Market Size & Outlook
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North America activated carbon market highlights
- The North America activated carbon market generated a revenue of USD 1,009.2 million in 2024.
- The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4% from 2025 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, powdered activated carbon was the largest revenue generating type in 2024.
- Country-wise, Canada is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2033.
North America data book summary
| Market revenue in 2024 | USD 1,009.2 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 1,435.0 million |
| Growth rate | 4% (CAGR from 2025 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Powdered activated carbon |
| Fastest growing segment | Other |
| Historical data covered | 2021 - 2023 |
| Base year for estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast period covered | 2025 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Powdered activated carbon, Granular activated carbon, Other |
| Key market players worldwide | Cabot Corp, Kuraray Co Ltd, Kureha Corp, Osaka Gas Co Ltd, Evoqua Water Technologies, Carbios SA |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, North America region accounted for 25.7% of the global activated carbon market in 2024.
- Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- MEA is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 233.4 million by 2033.
North America is characterized by the presence of stringent regulations on air and water pollution. This prompts the surged demand for activated carbon in the region as it can remove harmful contaminants from water & air. In addition, government regulatory agencies in North America have suggested the usage of activated carbon for impurity removal from water as well as air.
For instance, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has formulated mercury and air toxics standards (MATS) to limit the amount of mercury and other air pollutants emitted by oil and coal-fired power plants across the country. Activated carbon can remove mercury from the flue gas of coal-fired power plants.
Thus, all these standards in North America have fueled the usage of activated carbon in mercury removal applications in industrialized countries such as the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Powdered activated carbon (PAC) treatment and PAC injection technology are the most noteworthy methods used for controlling flue gas mercury emissions from coal-fired power plants in the U.S.
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Activated Carbon Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuraray Co Ltd | View profile | 13,161 | Ote Center Building,1-1-3, Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 100-8115 | www.kuraray.co.jp |
| Cabot Corp | View profile | 4,300 | Two Seaport Lane, Suite 1400, Boston, MA, United States, 02210 | www.cabotcorp.com |
| Carbios SA | View profile | 95 | 5, Rue de la Baume, Paris, France, 75008 | www.carbios.fr |
| Evoqua Water Technologies | View profile | 1001-5000 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, North America | www.evoqua.com/en |
| Kureha Corp | View profile | 4,594 | 3-3-2, Nihonbashi-Hamacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 103-8552 | www.kureha.co.jp |
| Osaka Gas Co Ltd | View profile | 21,792 | 4-1-2, Hiranomachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Japan, 541-0046 | www.osakagas.co.jp |
| Carbotech | View profile | 11-50 | Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland, Europe | www.carbotech.ch |
| Haycarb | View profile | 1001-5000 | Colombo, Western, Sri Lanka, Asia | www.haycarb.com |
| Boyce Activated Carbon | View profile | 11-50 | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, Asia | carbonsuppliers.com |
| Arq | View profile | 51-100 | Highlands Ranch, Colorado, United States, North America | www.arq.com/ |
North America 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 Outlook will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.
Powdered Activated Carbon was the largest segment with a revenue share of 56.36% in 2024.
Horizon Databook has segmented the North America activated carbon market based on powdered activated carbon, granular activated carbon, other covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
North America is characterized by the presence of stringent regulations on air and water pollution. This prompts the surged demand for activated carbon in the region as it can remove harmful contaminants from water & air. In addition, government regulatory agencies in North America have suggested the usage of activated carbon for impurity removal from water as well as air.
For instance, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has formulated mercury and air toxics standards (MATS) to limit the amount of mercury and other air pollutants emitted by oil and coal-fired power plants across the country. Activated carbon can remove mercury from the flue gas of coal-fired power plants.
Thus, all these standards in North America have fueled the usage of activated carbon in mercury removal applications in industrialized countries such as the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Powdered activated carbon (PAC) treatment and PAC injection technology are the most noteworthy methods used for controlling flue gas mercury emissions from coal-fired power plants in the U.S.
- North America Activated Carbon Market Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Powdered activated carbon
- Granular activated carbon
- Other
- North America Activated Carbon Market Form Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Liquid Phase
- Gas Phase
- North America Activated Carbon Market End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Water Treatment
- Food & Beverage Processing
- Pharmaceutical & Medical
- Automotive
- Air purification
- Others
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North America Activated Carbon Market, 2021-2033 (US$M)
North America activated carbon market statistics, by type, 2021-2033 (US$M)
