Global Activated Carbon Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The activated carbon industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 4,678.3 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 3.7% is expected of the worldwide activated carbon industry from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$3,617.3
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$4,678.3
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
3.7%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global activated carbon market highlights

  • The global activated carbon market generated a revenue of USD 3,617.3 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 4,678.3 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2024 - 2030) of 3.7% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, powdered activated carbon accounted for a revenue of USD 2,226.9 million in 2023.
  • Other activated cabon products is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific 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 3,617.3 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 4,678.3 million
Growth rate3.7% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentPowdered activated carbon
Fastest growing segmentOther activated cabon products
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationPowdered activated carbon, Granular activated carbon, Other activated cabon products

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 27.4% of the global activated carbon market in 2023.
  • By country, the U.S. 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 20.4 million by 2030.

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Global activated carbon market outlook

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Powdered activated carbon was the largest segment with a revenue share of 61.56% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global activated carbon market based on powdered activated carbon, granular activated carbon, other activated cabon products covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


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

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