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Activated Carbon Fiber Global Market Insights 2025, Analysis and Forecast to 2030, by Manufacturers, Regions, Technology, Application

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  • 77 Pages
  • April 2025
  • Region: Global
  • Prof Research
  • ID: 6062780
Activated Carbon Fiber (ACF) is a third-generation carbonaceous adsorbent, following powdered and granular activated carbon. With fiber diameters of 5-20 μm, ACF offers superior adsorption capacity and speed (10-100 times faster than granular carbon), low dust generation, and excellent flexibility due to its fabric-like form. Its performance remains stable through repeated adsorption-desorption cycles, and it requires less desorption time than traditional alternatives. ACF is used in air purification, water treatment, organic solvent recovery, automotive, and other applications like medical and energy storage. The market is dominated by Japanese firms Toyobo, Kuraray, and Unitika, which collectively hold over 90% of global share, reflecting high technical barriers and concentrated production.
The global Activated Carbon Fiber Market is projected to reach USD 20-60 million by 2025, with a CAGR of 2.5%-5.0% from 2025 to 2030.

Market Size and Growth Forecast

The ACF market is expected to achieve a valuation of USD 20-60 million by 2025, with a CAGR of 2.5%-5.0% through 2030. Growth is driven by rising environmental concerns and demand for efficient adsorbents in air and water purification, particularly in urbanizing regions. The market’s niche focus and high production costs limit rapid expansion, but innovations in fiber performance and applications sustain steady demand.

Regional Analysis

  • Asia Pacific: Growth is 3.0%-5.5%. Japan leads production, while China drives consumption in water treatment and automotive. Trends focus on pollution control.
  • North America: Growth is 2.0%-4.5%. The U.S. uses ACF in air purification and industrial applications, with trends toward eco-friendly solutions.
  • Europe: Growth is 2.0%-4.0%. Germany emphasizes water and solvent recovery, aligning with sustainability goals.
  • Rest of the World: Growth is 1.5%-3.5%. India’s industrial growth supports demand, with trends toward cost-effective ACF.

Application Analysis

  • Air Purification: Growth is 3.0%-5.5%. ACF’s high adsorption speed suits HVAC and industrial filters, with trends toward indoor air quality.
  • Water Treatment: Growth is 2.5%-4.5%. ACF removes contaminants efficiently, driven by clean water initiatives.
  • Organic Solvent Adsorption and Recovery: Growth is 2.0%-4.0%. Used in chemical industries, trends focus on recycling.
  • Automotive: Growth is 2.0%-4.0%. ACF supports cabin air filters, with EV trends boosting demand.
  • Others: Growth is 1.5%-3.0%. Includes medical and energy storage, with stable niche demand.

Key Market Players

  • Toyobo: A Japanese leader, Toyobo supplies ACF for environmental applications.
  • Kuraray: Produces high-performance ACF for global markets.
  • Unitika: Focuses on ACF for purification and automotive uses.
  • Taiwan Carbon Technology Co. Ltd.: Serves regional demand with innovative fibers.

Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

  • Threat of New Entrants: Low. High technical barriers and dominance by Japanese firms deter entry.
  • Bargaining Power of Suppliers: Moderate. Carbon precursors are specialized, giving suppliers leverage.
  • Bargaining Power of Buyers: Moderate. Buyers seek quality but rely on few suppliers.
  • Threat of Substitutes: Moderate. Granular carbon competes in cost-sensitive uses.
  • Industry Rivalry: Low to Moderate. Dominance by three players limits competition.

Market Opportunities and Challenges

Opportunities

  • Urbanization drives air and water purification demand.
  • EVs boost ACF use in cabin filters.
  • Innovations expand medical and energy applications.

Challenges

  • High production costs limit affordability.
  • Substitutes like granular carbon compete in low-cost markets.
  • Regulatory complexity increases compliance costs.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Executive SummaryChapter 2 Abbreviation and Acronyms
Chapter 3 Preface
3.1 Research Scope
3.2 Research Sources
3.2.1 Data Sources
3.2.2 Assumptions
3.3 Research Method
Chapter 4 Market Landscape
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Classification/Types
4.3 Application/End Users
Chapter 5 Market Trend Analysis
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Drivers
5.3 Restraints
5.4 Opportunities
5.5 Threats
Chapter 6 Industry Chain Analysis
6.1 Upstream/Suppliers Analysis
6.2 Activated Carbon Fiber Analysis
6.2.1 Technology Analysis
6.2.2 Cost Analysis
6.2.3 Market Channel Analysis
6.3 Downstream Buyers/End Users
Chapter 7 Latest Market Dynamics
7.1 Latest News
7.2 Merger and Acquisition
7.3 Planned/Future Project
7.4 Policy Dynamics
Chapter 8 Trading Analysis
8.1 Export of Activated Carbon Fiber by Region
8.2 Import of Activated Carbon Fiber by Region
8.3 Balance of Trade
Chapter 9 Historical and Forecast Activated Carbon Fiber Market in North America (2020-2030)
9.1 Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size
9.2 Activated Carbon Fiber Demand by End Use
9.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
9.4 Type Segmentation and Price
9.5 Key Countries Analysis
9.5.1 United States
9.5.2 Canada
9.5.3 Mexico
Chapter 10 Historical and Forecast Activated Carbon Fiber Market in South America (2020-2030)
10.1 Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size
10.2 Activated Carbon Fiber Demand by End Use
10.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
10.4 Type Segmentation and Price
10.5 Key Countries Analysis
10.5.1 Brazil
10.5.2 Argentina
10.5.3 Chile
10.5.4 Peru
Chapter 11 Historical and Forecast Activated Carbon Fiber Market in Asia & Pacific (2020-2030)
11.1 Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size
11.2 Activated Carbon Fiber Demand by End Use
11.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
11.4 Type Segmentation and Price
11.5 Key Countries Analysis
11.5.1 China
11.5.2 India
11.5.3 Japan
11.5.4 South Korea
11.5.5 Southeast Asia
11.5.6 Australia
Chapter 12 Historical and Forecast Activated Carbon Fiber Market in Europe (2020-2030)
12.1 Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size
12.2 Activated Carbon Fiber Demand by End Use
12.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
12.4 Type Segmentation and Price
12.5 Key Countries Analysis
12.5.1 Germany
12.5.2 France
12.5.3 United Kingdom
12.5.4 Italy
12.5.5 Spain
12.5.6 Belgium
12.5.7 Netherlands
12.5.8 Austria
12.5.9 Poland
12.5.10 Russia
Chapter 13 Historical and Forecast Activated Carbon Fiber Market in MEA (2020-2030)
13.1 Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size
13.2 Activated Carbon Fiber Demand by End Use
13.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
13.4 Type Segmentation and Price
13.5 Key Countries Analysis
13.5.1 Egypt
13.5.2 Israel
13.5.3 South Africa
13.5.4 Gulf Cooperation Council Countries
13.5.5 Turkey
Chapter 14 Summary For Global Activated Carbon Fiber Market (2020-2025)
14.1 Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size
14.2 Activated Carbon Fiber Demand by End Use
14.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
14.4 Type Segmentation and Price
Chapter 15 Global Activated Carbon Fiber Market Forecast (2025-2030)
15.1 Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size Forecast
15.2 Activated Carbon Fiber Demand Forecast
15.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
15.4 Type Segmentation and Price Forecast
Chapter 16 Analysis of Global Key Vendors
16.1 Toyobo
16.1.1 Company Profile
16.1.2 Main Business and Activated Carbon Fiber Information
16.1.3 SWOT Analysis of Toyobo
16.1.4 Toyobo Activated Carbon Fiber Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
16.2 Kuraray
16.2.1 Company Profile
16.2.2 Main Business and Activated Carbon Fiber Information
16.2.3 SWOT Analysis of Kuraray
16.2.4 Kuraray Activated Carbon Fiber Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
16.3 Unitika
16.3.1 Company Profile
16.3.2 Main Business and Activated Carbon Fiber Information
16.3.3 SWOT Analysis of Unitika
16.3.4 Unitika Activated Carbon Fiber Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
16.4 Taiwan Carbon Technology Co. Ltd.
16.4.1 Company Profile
16.4.2 Main Business and Activated Carbon Fiber Information
16.4.3 SWOT Analysis of Taiwan Carbon Technology Co. Ltd.
16.4.4 Taiwan Carbon Technology Co. Ltd. Activated Carbon Fiber Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
List of Tables and Figures
Table Abbreviation and Acronyms List
Table Research Scope of Activated Carbon Fiber Report
Table Data Sources of Activated Carbon Fiber Report
Table Major Assumptions of Activated Carbon Fiber Report
Figure Market Size Estimated Method
Figure Major Forecasting Factors
Figure Activated Carbon Fiber Picture
Table Activated Carbon Fiber Classification
Table Activated Carbon Fiber Applications List
Table Drivers of Activated Carbon Fiber Market
Table Restraints of Activated Carbon Fiber Market
Table Opportunities of Activated Carbon Fiber Market
Table Threats of Activated Carbon Fiber Market
Table Raw Materials Suppliers List
Table Different Production Methods of Activated Carbon Fiber
Table Cost Structure Analysis of Activated Carbon Fiber
Table Key End Users List
Table Latest News of Activated Carbon Fiber Market
Table Merger and Acquisition List
Table Planned/Future Project of Activated Carbon Fiber Market
Table Policy of Activated Carbon Fiber Market
Table 2020-2030 Regional Export of Activated Carbon Fiber
Table 2020-2030 Regional Import of Activated Carbon Fiber
Table 2020-2030 Regional Trade Balance
Figure 2020-2030 Regional Trade Balance
Table 2020-2030 North America Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Figure 2020-2030 North America Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size and CAGR
Figure 2020-2030 North America Activated Carbon Fiber Market Volume and CAGR
Table 2020-2030 North America Activated Carbon Fiber Demand List by Application
Table 2020-2025 North America Activated Carbon Fiber Key Players Sales List
Table 2020-2025 North America Activated Carbon Fiber Key Players Market Share List
Table 2020-2030 North America Activated Carbon Fiber Demand List by Type
Table 2020-2025 North America Activated Carbon Fiber Price List by Type
Table 2020-2030 United States Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 United States Activated Carbon Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Canada Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Canada Activated Carbon Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Mexico Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Mexico Activated Carbon Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 South America Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Figure 2020-2030 South America Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size and CAGR
Figure 2020-2030 South America Activated Carbon Fiber Market Volume and CAGR
Table 2020-2030 South America Activated Carbon Fiber Demand List by Application
Table 2020-2025 South America Activated Carbon Fiber Key Players Sales List
Table 2020-2025 South America Activated Carbon Fiber Key Players Market Share List
Table 2020-2030 South America Activated Carbon Fiber Demand List by Type
Table 2020-2025 South America Activated Carbon Fiber Price List by Type
Table 2020-2030 Brazil Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Brazil Activated Carbon Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Argentina Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Argentina Activated Carbon Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Chile Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Chile Activated Carbon Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Peru Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Peru Activated Carbon Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Asia & Pacific Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Figure 2020-2030 Asia & Pacific Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size and CAGR
Figure 2020-2030 Asia & Pacific Activated Carbon Fiber Market Volume and CAGR
Table 2020-2030 Asia & Pacific Activated Carbon Fiber Demand List by Application
Table 2020-2025 Asia & Pacific Activated Carbon Fiber Key Players Sales List
Table 2020-2025 Asia & Pacific Activated Carbon Fiber Key Players Market Share List
Table 2020-2030 Asia & Pacific Activated Carbon Fiber Demand List by Type
Table 2020-2025 Asia & Pacific Activated Carbon Fiber Price List by Type
Table 2020-2030 China Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 China Activated Carbon Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 India Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 India Activated Carbon Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Japan Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Japan Activated Carbon Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 South Korea Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 South Korea Activated Carbon Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Southeast Asia Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size List
Table 2020-2030 Southeast Asia Activated Carbon Fiber Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Southeast Asia Activated Carbon Fiber Import List
Table 2020-2030 Southeast Asia Activated Carbon Fiber Export List
Table 2020-2030 Australia Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Australia Activated Carbon Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Europe Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Figure 2020-2030 Europe Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size and CAGR
Figure 2020-2030 Europe Activated Carbon Fiber Market Volume and CAGR
Table 2020-2030 Europe Activated Carbon Fiber Demand List by Application
Table 2020-2025 Europe Activated Carbon Fiber Key Players Sales List
Table 2020-2025 Europe Activated Carbon Fiber Key Players Market Share List
Table 2020-2030 Europe Activated Carbon Fiber Demand List by Type
Table 2020-2025 Europe Activated Carbon Fiber Price List by Type
Table 2020-2030 Germany Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Germany Activated Carbon Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 France Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 France Activated Carbon Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 United Kingdom Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 United Kingdom Activated Carbon Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Italy Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Italy Activated Carbon Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Spain Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Spain Activated Carbon Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Belgium Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Belgium Activated Carbon Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Netherlands Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Netherlands Activated Carbon Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Austria Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Austria Activated Carbon Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Poland Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Poland Activated Carbon Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Russia Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Russia Activated Carbon Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 MEA Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Figure 2020-2030 MEA Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size and CAGR
Figure 2020-2030 MEA Activated Carbon Fiber Market Volume and CAGR
Table 2020-2030 MEA Activated Carbon Fiber Demand List by Application
Table 2020-2025 MEA Activated Carbon Fiber Key Players Sales List
Table 2020-2025 MEA Activated Carbon Fiber Key Players Market Share List
Table 2020-2030 MEA Activated Carbon Fiber Demand List by Type
Table 2020-2025 MEA Activated Carbon Fiber Price List by Type
Table 2020-2030 Egypt Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Egypt Activated Carbon Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Israel Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Israel Activated Carbon Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 South Africa Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 South Africa Activated Carbon Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Gulf Cooperation Council Countries Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Gulf Cooperation Council Countries Activated Carbon Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Turkey Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Turkey Activated Carbon Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2025 Global Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size List by Region
Table 2020-2025 Global Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size Share List by Region
Table 2020-2025 Global Activated Carbon Fiber Market Volume List by Region
Table 2020-2025 Global Activated Carbon Fiber Market Volume Share List by Region
Table 2020-2025 Global Activated Carbon Fiber Demand List by Application
Table 2020-2025 Global Activated Carbon Fiber Demand Market Share List by Application
Table 2020-2025 Global Activated Carbon Fiber Capacity List
Table 2020-2025 Global Activated Carbon Fiber Key Vendors Capacity Share List
Table 2020-2025 Global Activated Carbon Fiber Key Vendors Production List
Table 2020-2025 Global Activated Carbon Fiber Key Vendors Production Share List
Figure 2020-2025 Global Activated Carbon Fiber Capacity Production and Growth Rate
Table 2020-2025 Global Activated Carbon Fiber Key Vendors Production Value List
Figure 2020-2025 Global Activated Carbon Fiber Production Value and Growth Rate
Table 2020-2025 Global Activated Carbon Fiber Key Vendors Production Value Share List
Table 2020-2025 Global Activated Carbon Fiber Demand List by Type
Table 2020-2025 Global Activated Carbon Fiber Demand Market Share List by Type
Table 2020-2025 Regional Activated Carbon Fiber Price List
Table 2025-2030 Global Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size List by Region
Table 2025-2030 Global Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size Share List by Region
Table 2025-2030 Global Activated Carbon Fiber Market Volume List by Region
Table 2025-2030 Global Activated Carbon Fiber Market Volume Share List by Region
Table 2025-2030 Global Activated Carbon Fiber Demand List by Application
Table 2025-2030 Global Activated Carbon Fiber Demand Market Share List by Application
Table 2025-2030 Global Activated Carbon Fiber Capacity List
Table 2025-2030 Global Activated Carbon Fiber Key Vendors Capacity Share List
Table 2025-2030 Global Activated Carbon Fiber Key Vendors Production List
Table 2025-2030 Global Activated Carbon Fiber Key Vendors Production Share List
Figure 2025-2030 Global Activated Carbon Fiber Capacity Production and Growth Rate
Table 2025-2030 Global Activated Carbon Fiber Key Vendors Production Value List
Figure 2025-2030 Global Activated Carbon Fiber Production Value and Growth Rate
Table 2025-2030 Global Activated Carbon Fiber Key Vendors Production Value Share List
Table 2025-2030 Global Activated Carbon Fiber Demand List by Type
Table 2025-2030 Global Activated Carbon Fiber Demand Market Share List by Type
Table 2025-2030 Activated Carbon Fiber Regional Price List
Table Toyobo Information
Table SWOT Analysis of Toyobo
Table 2020-2025 Toyobo Activated Carbon Fiber Product Capacity Production Price Cost Production Value
Figure 2020-2025 Toyobo Activated Carbon Fiber Capacity Production and Growth Rate
Figure 2020-2025 Toyobo Activated Carbon Fiber Market Share
Table Kuraray Information
Table SWOT Analysis of Kuraray
Table 2020-2025 Kuraray Activated Carbon Fiber Product Capacity Production Price Cost Production Value
Figure 2020-2025 Kuraray Activated Carbon Fiber Capacity Production and Growth Rate
Figure 2020-2025 Kuraray Activated Carbon Fiber Market Share
Table Unitika Information
Table SWOT Analysis of Unitika
Table 2020-2025 Unitika Activated Carbon Fiber Product Capacity Production Price Cost Production Value
Figure 2020-2025 Unitika Activated Carbon Fiber Capacity Production and Growth Rate
Figure 2020-2025 Unitika Activated Carbon Fiber Market Share
Table Taiwan Carbon Technology Co. Ltd. Information
Table SWOT Analysis of Taiwan Carbon Technology Co. Ltd.
Table 2020-2025 Taiwan Carbon Technology Co. Ltd. Activated Carbon Fiber Product Capacity Production Price Cost Production Value
Figure 2020-2025 Taiwan Carbon Technology Co. Ltd. Activated Carbon Fiber Capacity Production and Growth Rate
Figure 2020-2025 Taiwan Carbon Technology Co. Ltd. Activated Carbon Fiber Market Share

Companies Mentioned

  • Toyobo
  • Kuraray
  • Unitika
  • Taiwan Carbon Technology Co. Ltd.