According to Fortune Business Insights the global activated carbon market was valued at USD 5.70 billion in 2024 and is projected to decline slightly to USD 5.62 billion in 2025 before experiencing strong growth to reach USD 10.04 billion by 2032, registering a CAGR of 8.7% during the forecast period. Activated carbon, also known as activated charcoal, is a form of carbon processed to have small, low-volume pores that increase its surface area for adsorption or chemical reactions. It is widely used for purification, filtration, and decolorization across industries.

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Activated Carbon Market Segmentation:

By Type: The global activated carbon market is segmented into powdered (PAC), granular (GAC), and others.

• Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) holds the largest market share due to its reusability, effective contaminant removal, and wide use in air and water purification, food & beverage processing, and wastewater treatment.
• Powdered Activated Carbon (PAC) is expected to grow steadily, driven by high adsorption efficiency and increasing use in water treatment. Its fine particle size provides a larger surface area, making it ideal for removing organic impurities and minimizing treatment costs in high-flow systems.

By Application: Based on application, the market is categorized into water treatment, air & gas purification, food & beverage, pharmaceutical & healthcare, and others.

• Water Treatment dominates the market, fueled by the global need for clean drinking water and strict environmental regulations. Activated carbon is effective in removing taste, odor, and organic contaminants.
• Air & Gas Purification sees growing demand due to rising air pollution concerns and government regulations on flue gas emissions and mercury control.
• Food & Beverage applications are expanding, with activated carbon used for decolorization, odor removal, and refining edible oils, amid increasing focus on food safety.
• Pharmaceutical & Healthcare use is growing in treatments such as hemodialysis, poisoning, and drug overdoses.
• Other applications include energy storage, rare metal recovery, and specialty chemical manufacturing, driven by increasing demand for advanced energy solutions.

List of the Key Players in the Activated Carbon Market:

• Osaka Gas Chemicals Co., Ltd. (Japan)
• Donau Carbon GmbH (Germany)
• Cabot Corporation (U.S.)
• PURAGEN ACTIVATED CARBONS (U.S.)
• CARBOTECH AC GMBH (Germany)