Global Coal Based Activated Carbon Market Size & Outlook

The global coal based activated carbon market size was estimated at USD 4,440.1 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 4,602.9 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of -0.1% from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$4,440.1
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$4,602.9
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
-0.1%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global coal based activated carbon market highlights

  • The global coal based activated carbon market generated a revenue of USD 4,440.1 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 4,602.9 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2030) of -0.1% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, water treatment accounted for a revenue of USD 1,972.3 million in 2024.
  • Air purification is the most lucrative end use segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 4,440.1 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 4,602.9 million
Growth rate-0.1% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentWater treatment
Fastest growing segmentAir purification
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationWater Treatment, Food & Beverage Processing, Pharmaceutical & Medical, Automotive, Air purification

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 17.8% of the global coal based activated carbon market in 2024.
  • By country, the China is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, China is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 1,666.1 million by 2030.

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Coal Based Activated Carbon Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Haycarb View profile 1001-5000 Colombo, Western, Sri Lanka, Asia http://www.haycarb.com
Donau Carbon View profile 251-500 Dunnellon, Florida, United States, North America https://www.donau-carbon-us.com/
Carbotech View profile 11-50 Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland, Europe http://www.carbotech.ch
Cabot Corporation View profile 1001-5000 Boston, Massachusetts, United States, North America https://www.cabotcorp.com/
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
Calgon Carbon View profile 1001-5000 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, North America http://calgoncarbon.com
Evoqua Water Technologies View profile 1001-5000 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, North America http://www.evoqua.com/en
Veolia Environnement SA View profile 218288 30, rue Madeleine Vionnet, Aubervilliers, France, 93300 https://www.veolia.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
Arkema SA View profile 11039 420 rue d’Estienne d’Orves, Colombes, France, 92700 https://www.arkema.com

Global coal based 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 coal based activated carbon market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Water treatment was the largest segment with a revenue share of 44.42% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global coal based activated carbon market based on water treatment, food & beverage processing, pharmaceutical & medical, automotive, air purification covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Coal Based Activated Carbon End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Food & Beverage Processing
    • Pharmaceutical & Medical
    • Automotive
    • Air purification
    • Others
    • Water Treatment
  • Global Coal Based Activated Carbon Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Granular activated carbon
    • Other activated cabon products
    • Powdered activated carbon

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