Global Carbon Credit Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The carbon credit industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 4,734,347.5 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 38.7% is expected of the worldwide carbon credit industry from 2024 to 2030.

Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$479,407.7
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$4,734,347.5
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
38.7%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global carbon credit market highlights

  • The global carbon credit market generated a revenue of USD 479,407.7 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 4,734,347.5 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2024 - 2030) of 38.7% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, compliance accounted for a revenue of USD 473,658.2 million in 2023.
  • Voluntary is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Europe was the largest revenue generating market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, Saudi Arabia is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 479,407.7 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 4,734,347.5 million
Growth rate38.7% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentCompliance
Fastest growing segmentVoluntary
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationCompliance, Voluntary

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 1.8% of the global carbon credit market in 2023.
  • By country, the UK is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, Saudi Arabia is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 3,268.1 million by 2030.

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Carbon Credit Market Scope

Carbon credit market segmentation & scope
Compliance
Voluntary
Nature based
Technology based
Avoidance / Reduction projects
Power
Energy
Aviation
Transportation
Buildings
Industrial
Others

Carbon Credit Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website

Global carbon credit market outlook

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Compliance was the largest segment with a revenue share of 98.8% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global carbon credit market based on compliance, voluntary covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Carbon Credit Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Compliance
    • Voluntary
  • Global Carbon Credit Project Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Removal / Sequestration projects
      • Nature based
      • Technology based
    • Avoidance / Reduction projects
  • Global Carbon Credit End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Power
    • Energy
    • Aviation
    • Transportation
    • Buildings
    • Industrial
    • Others

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