Pelletized Activated Carbon Market Analysis

  • Report ID: 5093
  • Published Date: Nov 25, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Pelletized Activated Carbon Market Segmentation:

Application Segment Analysis

The water & wastewater segment is slated to account for 37% share of the global pelletized activated carbon market in 2035. Moreover, it will show tremendous growth at a significant CAGR over the projected period. Shortage of fresh drinking water and the growing need for treating unhealthy water is expected to augment the segment’s growth. In 2020, 56% of home wastewater flows were properly treated globally. Furthermore, by 2030, the global state of wastewater treatment and acceleration must reach target 6.3. Moreover, 2 billion people do not have clean drinking water at home. Around 1 1.2 billion of them lack a reliable supply of safe drinking water. Rural areas are home to eight out of ten people who continue to lack access to safe drinking water. Activated carbon can remove unpleasant odors and tastes from water caused by chemicals, chlorine, algae, or their organic matter. The carbon pellets adsorb and trap these compounds, resulting in cleaner and better-tasting water.

End User Segment Analysis

In the year 2035, the automotive segment in the pelletized activated carbon market is predicted to have a major share of roughly 40%. Higher emission of polluted chemicals from the transportation sectors is the primary driving factor for the segment’s growth. Transportation GHG emissions account for approximately 29 percent of total U.S. GHG emissions, making it the greatest contributor to air pollution. Activated carbon pellets can be integrated into the emissions control systems of automobiles. They are utilized in canister filters to trap and absorb fuel vapors emitted from the fuel tank, preventing them from being released into the atmosphere and contributing to pollution.

Our in-depth analysis of the global pelletized activated carbon market includes the following segments:

     Type

  • Wood
  • Paddy Husk
  • Coconut Shell
  • Coal
  • Bamboo
  • Lignite

     Application

  • Metal Recovery
  • Water & Wastewater Treatment
  • Filter
  • Air & Gas Treatment
  • Mercury Removal
  • Catalyst

     End User

  • Automotive
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Agriculture
  • Mining
  • Oil & Gas
  • Chemical
  • Food & Beverage
  • Manufacturing

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2026, the industry size of pelletized activated carbon is evaluated at USD 6.21 billion.

The global pelletized activated carbon market size was worth more than USD 5.9 billion in 2025 and is poised to witness a CAGR of over 5.9%, crossing USD 10.47 billion revenue by 2035.

By 2035, Asia Pacific is set to command a 36% share in the pelletized activated carbon market over 2026-2035, attributable to rising air pollution in the region and government initiatives to control air pollution.

Key players in the market include Kuraray Co. Ltd., Donau Chemie AG, Haycarb Plc, Jacobi Carbons GmbH, Kureha Corporation, Osaka Gas Co., Ltd., Evoqua Water Technologies LLC, Ingevity Corporation, CarbPure Technologies, Cabot Corporation.
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