Activated Carbon: The new versatile charcoal transforming lifestyle

Considerable demand for activated carbon for a diverse range of applications such as air purification, water treatment, food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and more has positively impacted the market demand. Also, the rising concerns regarding environmental protection is expected to fuel the demand for activated carbon over the years to come.

Activated carbon also referred to as activated charcoal, is a form of carbon that is processed to comprise of small and low-volume pores. These pores helps to increase the available surface area for adsorption or chemical reactions. Usually derived from charcoal, activated carbon is sometimes used as biochar. Therefore, with the increasing environmental regulations as well as growing focus on sustainability, activated carbon has emerged as a significant component

In addition, several stringent guidelines have been introduced by the government in order to ensure environmental protection. The Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) has been initiated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to limit the amount of mercury and other toxins that coal fired power plants can release. Also, the rising awareness towards safe drinking water along with the increasing investments in infrastructural activities, primarily in the emerging economies, has pushed the demand over the years.

Moreover, increasing use of activated carbon in various personal care products especially products that offer skin and hair benefits, has fostered market growth. Activated carbon is used for skin exfoliation and removal of toxins from the skin, preventing it from acne, blackheads and other skin issues. It can also treat hair fall as well as stunted hair growth making them healthy and dirt free. Growing awareness regarding the teeth whitening benefits of activated carbon is projected to fuel market demand over the forecast period.

There has been a considerable use of activated carbon for to improve the indoor air quality in hotels, offices and airports as well. Also, the recent technological advancements in the reactivation service techniques have further propelled the market demand. However, the escalating raw material cost because of scarcity is anticipated to pose a challenge to market growth.

Furthermore, new market players have been entering the market which has intensified the competition in the industry. Additionally, key players are increasingly investing in research and development to better serve the needs of their consumers.

Some of the key companies operating in the industry include Clarimex; Carbotech AC GmbH; Advanced Emissions Solutions, Inc.; Donau Chemie AG; Jacobi Carbons Group; Kuraray Co., Ltd.; Cabot Corporation; Ingevty; Osaka Gas Chemicals Co., Ltd.; Siemens; Kureha Corporation; Haycarb Pvt. Ltd.; Eurocarb; Oxbow Activated Carbon; and Desotec; among others.

CHAPTER 1. Market Scope and Methodology

1.1. Research methodology

1.2. Research scope & assumptions

1.3. List of data sources

CHAPTER 2. Executive Summary

2.1. Activated Carbon Market – Market snapshot

CHAPTER 3. Industry Analysis

3.1. Market definition

3.2. Market segmentation

3.3. Key findings of the global activated carbon market

3.4. Value chain analysis

3.5. Market opportunities & trends

3.6. Market dynamics

3.6.1. Market driver analysis

  3.6.1.1. Presence of stringent regulations on water purification is boosting demand

  3.6.1.2. Expanding applications of activated carbon

  3.6.1.3. High end research and development

3.6.2. Market restraint analysis

          3.6.2.1. Escalating raw material costs due to scarcity

3.6.3. Industry Analysis-Porters five forces of Analysis

CHAPTER 4. Competitive Outlook

4.1. Competitive Analysis

4.2. Competitive Factors

4.3. Strategies Adopted

CHAPTER 5. Global Activated Carbon Market Size and Forecast (2014 – 2024)

5.1. Global Activated Carbon Market, By Raw Material (Kilo Tons) (USD Billion)

5.1.1. Coal

5.1.2. Wood-saw dust

5.1.3. Coconut shell

5.1.4. Peat

5.1.5. Others

5.2. Global Activated Carbon Market, By Type (Kilo Tons) (USD Billion)

5.2.1. Powdered activated carbon

5.2.2. Granular activated carbon

5.2.3. Impregnated carbon

5.2.4. Extruded activated carbon

5.2.5. Others

5.3. Global Activated Carbon Market, By Application (Kilo Tons) (USD Billion)

5.3.1. Liquid phase

5.3.2. Gas phase

5.4. Global Activated Carbon Market, By End-use (Kilo Tons) (USD Billion)

5.4.1. Pharmaceutical

5.4.2. Food & Beverage

5.4.3. Water Treatment

5.4.4. Air Purification

5.4.5. Personal Care

5.4.6. Automotive

5.4.7. Others

CHAPTER 6. Global Activated Carbon Market Size and Forecast, By Region (2014 – 2024)

6.1. North America Activated Carbon Market (Kilo Tons) (USD Billion)

6.1.1. North America Activated Carbon Market, By Type

6.1.2. North America Activated Carbon Market, By Application

6.1.3. North America Activated Carbon Market, By End-use

6.1.4. North America Activated Carbon Market, By Country

  6.1.4.1. U.S.

 6.1.4.2. Canada

 6.1.4.3. Mexico

6.2. Europe Activated Carbon Market (Kilo Tons) (USD Billion)

6.2.1. Europe Activated Carbon Market, By Type

6.2.2. Europe Activated Carbon Market, By Application

6.2.3. Europe Activated Carbon Market, By End-use

6.2.4. Europe Activated Carbon Market, By Country

6.2.4.1. Germany

6.2.4.2. U.K

6.2.4.3. France

6.2.4.4. Russia

6.2.4.5. Rest of Europe

6.3. Asia-Pacific Activated Carbon Market (Kilo Tons) (USD Billion)

6.3.1. Asia-Pacific Activated Carbon Market, By Type

6.3.2. Asia-Pacific Activated Carbon Market, By Application

6.3.3. Asia-Pacific Activated Carbon Market, By End-use

6.3.3. Asia-Pacific Activated Carbon Market, By Country

6.3.3.1. China

6.3.3.2. Japan

6.3.3.3. India

6.3.3.4. South Korea

6.3.3.5. Rest of Asia-Pacific

6.4. Central & South America (CSA) Activated Carbon Market (Kilo Tons) (USD Billion)

6.4.1. Central & South America (CSA) Activated Carbon Market, By Type

6.4.2. Central & South America (CSA) Activated Carbon Market, By Application

6.4.3. Central & South America (CSA) Activated Carbon Market, By End-use

6.4.4. Central & South America (CSA) Activated Carbon Market, By Country

   6.4.4.1. Brazil

  6.4.4.2. Rest of CSA

6.5. Middle East & Africa (MEA) Activated Carbon Market (Kilo Tons) (USD Billion)

6.5.1. Middle East & Africa (MEA) Activated Carbon Market, By Type

6.5.2. Middle East & Africa (MEA) Activated Carbon Market, By Application

6.5.3. Middle East & Africa (MEA) Activated Carbon Market, By End-use

6.5.4. Middle East & Africa (MEA) Activated Carbon Market, By Country

  6.5.4.1. UAE

 6.5.4.2. Saudi Arabia

 6.5.4.3. Egypt

 6.5.4.4. Rest of MEA

CHAPTER 7. Key Players and Strategic Developments

7.1. Clarimex Group

7.1.1. Business Overview

7.1.2. Product and Service Offering

7.1.3. Financial Overview

7.1.4. Strategic Developments

7.2. Carbotech AC GmbH

7.2.1. Business Overview

7.2.2. Product and Service Offering

7.2.3. Financial Overview

7.2.4. Strategic Developments

7.3. Advanced Emissions Solutions, Inc.

7.3.1. Business Overview

7.3.2. Product and Service Offering

7.3.3. Financial Overview

7.3.4. Strategic Developments

7.4. Donau Chemie AG

7.4.1. Business Overview

7.4.2. Product and Service Offering

7.4.3. Financial Overview

7.4.4. Strategic Developments

7.5. Jacobi Carbons Group

7.5.1. Business Overview

7.5.2. Product and Service Offering

7.5.3. Financial Overview

7.5.4. Strategic Developments

7.6. Kuraray Co., Ltd.

7.6.1. Business Overview

7.6.2. Product and Service Offering

7.6.3. Financial Overview

7.6.4. Strategic Developments

7.7. Cabot Corporation

7.7.1. Business Overview

7.7.2. Product and Service Offering

7.7.3. Financial Overview

7.7.4. Strategic Developments

7.8. Ingevity

7.8.1. Business Overview

7.8.2. Product and Service Offering

7.8.3. Financial Overview

7.8.4. Strategic Developments

7.9. Osaka Gas Chemicals Co., Ltd.

7.9.1. Business Overview

7.9.2. Product and Service Offering

7.9.3. Financial Overview

7.9.4. Strategic Developments

7.10. Siemens

7.10.1. Business Overview

7.10.2. Product and Service Offering

7.10.3. Financial Overview

7.10.4. Strategic Developments

7.11. Kureha Corporation

7.11.1. Business Overview

7.11.2. Product and Service Offering

7.11.3. Financial Overview

7.11.4. Strategic Developments

7.12. Haycarb Pvt. Ltd.

7.12.1. Business Overview

7.12.2. Product and Service Offering

7.12.3. Financial Overview

7.12.4. Strategic Developments

7.13. Eurocarb

7.13.1. Business Overview

7.13.2. Product and Service Offering

7.13.3. Financial Overview

7.13.4. Strategic Developments

7.14. Euroquarz

7.14.1. Business Overview

7.14.2. Product and Service Offering

7.14.3. Financial Overview

7.14.4. Strategic Developments

7.15. Oxbow Activated Carbon

7.15.1. Business Overview

7.15.2. Product and Service Offering

7.15.3. Financial Overview

7.15.4. Strategic Developments

7.16. Desotec

7.16.1. Business Overview

7.16.2. Product and Service Offering

7.16.3. Financial Overview

7.16.4. Strategic Developments

7.17. Prominent Systems, Inc.

7.17.1. Business Overview

7.17.2. Product and Service Offering

7.17.3. Financial Overview

7.17.4. Strategic Developments

7.18. Evoqua Water Technologies LLC

7.18.1. Business Overview

7.18.2. Product and Service Offering

7.18.3. Financial Overview

7.18.4. Strategic Developments

7.19. Silcarbon Aktivkohle GmbH

7.19.1. Business Overview

7.19.2. Product and Service Offering

7.19.3. Financial Overview

7.19.4. Strategic Developments