Activated Carbon Market An Analysis of Size, Business Growth and Upcoming Trends Forecast 2025-2030

Liquid Phase accounted for nearly 60% of the market in 2020, driven by high demand in wastewater treatment

WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to a recent report published by Allied Market Research titled “Activated Carbon Market by Product Type, Application, and End-use Industry: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2020–2030”, the global activated carbon market was valued at $3.2 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach $5.8 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.3% from 2021 to 2030.

𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰: https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/request-sample/1514

Key Growth Drivers:

- Rising automobile ownership and associated emissions control regulations
- Increased awareness of health risks linked to contaminated drinking water

- Stricter environmental and manufacturing standards

These factors are fueling demand for activated carbon in water purification, air treatment, and emission control applications.

Market Challenges:

- Volatility in raw material prices, particularly coconut shells
- Environmental concerns related to production and disposal

Despite these challenges, the market presents lucrative opportunities, especially with growing demand for mercury control technologies in industrial air purification.

Segment Insights:-

By Application:

- Liquid Phase accounted for nearly 60% of the market in 2020, driven by high demand in wastewater treatment, food & beverage processing, and portable water purification.
- Gaseous Phase is expected to witness the highest CAGR of 6.8%, supported by adaptability to fluctuations in air pollutant loads.

By End-use Industry:

- Water Treatment led the market, making up over 40% of the total share, fueled by global water scarcity and rising industrial effluents.
- Automotive is projected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 7.7%, driven by emission control requirements and growing vehicle ownership.

Regional Analysis:

Asia-Pacific emerged as the dominant region in 2020, capturing nearly 40% of the global market. The region is also anticipated to grow at the highest CAGR of 7.5% through 2030, supported by rapid industrialization and strong demand from countries like China and India.

Key Market Players:

- Cabot Corporation
- Calgon Carbon Corporation
- Jacobi Carbons AB
- Carbon Activated Corp.
- CLARINEX Group
- Kureha Corporation
- Carbon Resources LLC
- ADA-ES, Inc.
- Siemens Water Technologies Corp.
- Carbo Tech AC GmbH

These companies are focusing on product innovation, sustainability, and strategic partnerships to strengthen their global footprint.

𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐬, 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬' 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬: https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/activated-carbon-market/purchase-options

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