The Global Market for Activated Carbon is Projected to Reach 2.4 Million Metric Tons by 2020
Stringent Environmental Regulations to Boost Growth in
the Global Activated Carbon Market, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
GIA announces
the release of a comprehensive global report on Activated Carbon. The
global market for Activated Carbon is projected to reach 2.4 million metric
tons by 2020, driven by the legislation and strict enforcement of environmental
regulations.
Defined as a
form of carbon obtained by activating carbonaceous raw material through
oxidation process, activated carbon is witnessing strong demand worldwide. The exceptional
adsorption capability of activated carbon enables its widespread use in water
and air purification applications. In addition, the material also finds use in food
& beverage, medical, pharmaceuticals and automotive sectors. Steady opportunities for adsorption technologies
in several industrial processes will directly benefit the market for activated
carbon in the coming years. Demand for activated carbon is primarily driven by
stringent water and air pollution regulations. The clean water act mandates the
use of activated carbon in purging heavy metal residues and other pollutants
from industrial effluents. The growth in demand will also be led by the reviving
automobile production and the ensuing increase in consumption of activated
carbon in the manufacture of activated carbon canisters. Activated carbon
canisters in an automobile help improve motor performance and reduce the
emissions of toxic hydrocarbons by adsorbing and recycling them back into the
motor circulation.
Air Purification ranks as a lucrative end-use market, with growth supported
by the growing focus on mercury removal in coal-fired power plants. The demand for reactivated carbon is also forecast
to increase among municipalities and industries, given the growing focus on cost-effective
conformance to carbon ceiling laws. The rising cost of compliance will
therefore spur the development of activated carbon from recycled and subsidized
feedstock. Powdered activated carbon is expected to benefit from Mercury and
Air Toxics Standards (MATS) in the United States, which encourages installation
of activated carbon injection systems.
Also driving gains is the Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule,
which puts a limit on the permissible concentration of chemicals in drinking
water.
As stated by
the new market research report on Activated Carbon, Asia-Pacific
represents the largest market worldwide, supported by GDP gains, heathy
construction, automobile, pharmaceutical and manufacturing sectors, rapid urbanization,
and continuous industrialization. The United States is forecast to emerge as
the fastest growing market with a projected CAGR of 11.9% over the analysis
period.
Major players covered
in the report include ADA Carbon Solutions, Cabot Norit Activated Carbon,
Calgon Carbon Corporation, Carbon Activated Corp, Clarimex Group, Kuraray
Chemical Company Ltd., MeadWestvaco Corporation, and Osaka Gas Chemicals among
others
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