PUBLISHER: Prescient & Strategic Intelligence | PRODUCT CODE: 1719374
PUBLISHER: Prescient & Strategic Intelligence | PRODUCT CODE: 1719374
U.S. Activated Carbon Market Size & Share Analysis - Trends, Drivers, Competitive Landscape, and Forecasts (2025 - 2032)
The U.S. activated carbon market is projected to grow from USD 752.0 million in 2024 to USD 1,623.2 million by 2032, at a CAGR of 10.2%. The market's expansion is driven by the increasing demand for water and air purification, especially in response to growing health and environmental concerns. Activated carbon's applications in industries such as pharmaceuticals, automotive, and food processing are key contributors to market growth. The rising need for clean water, air, and effective waste treatment is also a major driving force, with activated carbon serving as an essential purifying agent.
Key Insights
Water treatment holds the largest market share (45%) due to increasing demand for clean drinking water and wastewater treatment solutions.
Powdered activated carbon (PAC) dominates the market, representing 65% of the share in 2024, particularly in water purification.
The pharmaceutical sector is the fastest-growing application, driven by the increasing use of activated carbon for drug purification and overdose treatment.
Coal remains the primary raw material for activated carbon, due to its low cost and efficient adsorption properties for water and air filtration.
Gas-phase activated carbon is more widely used for air purification, meeting stringent environmental regulations, especially in industrial and automotive sectors.
The growing trend towards eco-friendly and sustainable water and air treatment technologies is propelling the market's expansion.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Research Scope
- 1.1. Research Objectives
- 1.2. Market Definition
- 1.3. Analysis Period
- 1.4. Market Size Breakdown by Segments
- 1.4.1. Market Size Breakdown, by Type
- 1.4.2. Market Size Breakdown, by Form
- 1.4.3. Market Size Breakdown, by Application
- 1.4.4. Market Size Breakdown, by Raw Material
- 1.5. Market Data Reporting Unit
- 1.5.1. Revenue
- 1.6. Key Stakeholders
Chapter 2. Research Methodology
- 2.1. Secondary Research
- 2.1.1. Paid
- 2.1.2. Unpaid
- 2.1.3. P&S Intelligence Database
- 2.2. Primary Research
- 2.3. Market Size Estimation
- 2.4. Data Triangulation
- 2.5. Currency Conversion Rates
- 2.6. Assumptions for the Study
- 2.7. Notes and Caveats
Chapter 3. Executive Summary
Chapter 4. Market Indicators
Chapter 5. Industry Outlook
- 5.1. Industry Background
- 5.2. Market Dynamics
- 5.2.1. Trends
- 5.2.2. Drivers
- 5.2.3. Restraints/Challenges
- 5.2.4. Emerging Economies and Key Opportunities
- 5.2.5. Impact Analysis of Drivers/Restraints
- 5.3. Impact of COVID-19
- 5.4. Sociopolitical Impact
- 5.5. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 5.5.1. Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 5.5.2. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 5.5.3. Threat of New Entrants
- 5.5.4. Intensity of Rivalry
- 5.5.5. Threat of Substitutes
- 5.6. Market Entry Strategies
Chapter 6. Competitive Landscape
- 6.1. List of Market Players and their Offerings
- 6.2. Market Share of Key Players (2024)
- 6.3. Competitive Benchmarking of Key Players
- 6.4. Product Benchmarking of Key Players
- 6.5. Recent Strategic Developments by Key Players
- 6.6. Company Leadership Matrix
Chapter 7. U.S. Market
- 7.1. Overview
- 7.2. Market Revenue, by Type (2019-2032)
- 7.3. Market Revenue, by Form (2019-2032)
- 7.4. Market Revenue, by Application (2019-2032)
- 7.5. Market Revenue, by Raw Material (2019-2032)
- 7.6. Market Revenue, by Region (2019-2032)
Chapter 8. Company Profiles
Chapter 9. Appendix
- 9.1. Sources and References
- 9.2. Related Reports
