Europe Activated Carbon Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2033

The activated carbon market in Europe is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 916.9 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 3.8% is expected of Europe activated carbon market from 2025 to 2033.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$655.9
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$916.9
CAGR, 2025 - 2033
3.8%
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Europe activated carbon market, 2021-2033 (US$M)

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Europe activated carbon market highlights

  • The Europe activated carbon market generated a revenue of USD 655.9 million in 2024.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.8% from 2025 to 2033.
  • In terms of segment, powdered activated carbon was the largest revenue generating type in 2024.
  • Country-wise, France is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2033.


Europe data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 655.9 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 916.9 million
Growth rate3.8% (CAGR from 2025 to 2033)
Largest segmentPowdered activated carbon
Fastest growing segmentOther
Historical data covered2021 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2033
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationPowdered activated carbon, Granular activated carbon, Other
Key market players worldwideCabot Corp, Kuraray Co Ltd, Kureha Corp, Osaka Gas Co Ltd, Evoqua Water Technologies, Carbios SA


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, Europe region accounted for 16.7% 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.

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Activated Carbon Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Carbon Activated View profile 51-100 Compton, California, United States, North America https://activatedcarbon.com
Jacobi Carbons View profile 1001-5000 Kalmar, Kalmar Lan, Sweden, Europe https://www.jacobi.net/
Donau Chemie View profile 11-50 Vienna, Wien, Austria, Europe https://donau-chemie.com
Arq View profile 51-100 Highlands Ranch, Colorado, United States, North America https://www.arq.com/
Boyce Activated Carbon View profile 11-50 Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, Asia https://carbonsuppliers.com
Haycarb View profile 1001-5000 Colombo, Western, Sri Lanka, Asia http://www.haycarb.com
Carbotech View profile 11-50 Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland, Europe http://www.carbotech.ch
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
Evoqua Water Technologies View profile 1001-5000 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, North America http://www.evoqua.com/en
Carbios SA View profile 95 5, Rue de la Baume, Paris, France, 75008 http://www.carbios.fr
Cabot Corp View profile 4300 Two Seaport Lane, Suite 1400, Boston, MA, United States, 02210 https://www.cabotcorp.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

Europe 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 will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Powdered activated carbon was the largest segment with a revenue share of 68.06% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Europe activated carbon market based on powdered activated carbon, granular activated carbon, other covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.


The increasing demand for activated carbon in Europe can be attributed to surged awareness among the masses about pollution hazards, stringent implementation of regulations promoting, and risen demand for the product from the manufacturing sector of the region.


The growth of activated carbon market in Europe is also driven by the increasing demand for activated carbon in air purification applications as the region continues to face challenges related to air pollution. According to a report of October 2022 by the European Commission, approximately 300,000 Europeans die prematurely every year due to air pollution.


As a result, the European Commission is implementing stringent rules and regulations for maintaining the quality of ambient air, reducing the level of groundwater pollutants, and treating wastewater in the region.

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