| Product Code: ETC4484605 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 85 | No. of Figures: 45 | No. of Tables: 25 |
In 2024, India continued to rely on key players like China, USA, Japan, Netherlands, and Metropolitan France for activated carbon imports targeted at mercury control. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market landscape. With a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.93% from 2020 to 2024, the industry shows promising expansion. The growth rate of 5.41% in 2024 highlights a steady momentum in the sector, reflecting sustained demand for activated carbon solutions for mercury control in India.

The India Activated Carbon for Mercury Control Market has experienced growth due to environmental regulations and the need to reduce mercury emissions in various industries. Activated carbon is used to adsorb and remove mercury from industrial processes, making it a crucial component for environmental compliance. With increasing awareness of environmental concerns, the market is likely to see continued growth.
The market for activated carbon for mercury control is driven by increasing concerns about environmental pollution and emissions, particularly in industries like coal-fired power plants. Stringent regulations and emission control measures have spurred the demand for effective mercury removal solutions, with activated carbon playing a vital role.
The activated carbon market for mercury control in India confronts challenges such as the need to develop highly effective and efficient activated carbon solutions for air and water treatment. Ensuring that activated carbon products can capture and retain mercury while maintaining their adsorption capacity is a technical challenge. Compliance with environmental regulations and emissions standards is vital but complex. Moreover, addressing the demand for cost-effective and sustainable mercury control technologies poses significant hurdles.
The India market for activated carbon in mercury control encountered disruptions due to reduced industrial activity and lower emissions. However, with a growing emphasis on environmental regulations and emissions control, the market continued to show potential, as industries sought innovative solutions for cleaner air and water.
Key Players in the market are Cabot Norit India Pvt Ltd, Carbon Activated India Ltd, Jacobi Carbons India Pvt Ltd, Haycarb Activated Carbon India Pvt Ltd, Calgon Carbon India Inc.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 India Activated Carbon for Mercury Control Market Overview |
3.1 India Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 India Activated Carbon for Mercury Control Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 India Activated Carbon for Mercury Control Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 India Activated Carbon for Mercury Control Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 India Activated Carbon for Mercury Control Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 India Activated Carbon for Mercury Control Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Stringent environmental regulations in India promoting the use of activated carbon for mercury control. |
4.2.2 Increasing industrial activities leading to higher mercury emissions, thereby driving the demand for activated carbon. |
4.2.3 Growing awareness among industries about the harmful effects of mercury pollution, prompting them to adopt mercury control measures like activated carbon. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High initial investment required for setting up activated carbon systems for mercury control. |
4.3.2 Availability of alternative mercury control technologies that may compete with activated carbon solutions. |
4.3.3 Fluctuating prices of raw materials used in activated carbon production impacting the overall cost of the product. |
5 India Activated Carbon for Mercury Control Market Trends |
6 India Activated Carbon for Mercury Control Market, By Types |
6.1 India Activated Carbon for Mercury Control Market, By Application |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 India Activated Carbon for Mercury Control Market Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 India Activated Carbon for Mercury Control Market Revenues & Volume, By Coal Burning, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 India Activated Carbon for Mercury Control Market Revenues & Volume, By Gold Mining, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 India Activated Carbon for Mercury Control Market Revenues & Volume, By Cement Production, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 India Activated Carbon for Mercury Control Market Revenues & Volume, By Ferrous & Non-Ferrous Metals, 2021-2031F |
6.1.7 India Activated Carbon for Mercury Control Market Revenues & Volume, By Oil & Gas Burning, 2021-2031F |
6.1.8 India Activated Carbon for Mercury Control Market Revenues & Volume, By Oil Refining , 2021-2031F |
7 India Activated Carbon for Mercury Control Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 India Activated Carbon for Mercury Control Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 India Activated Carbon for Mercury Control Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 India Activated Carbon for Mercury Control Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Adoption rate of activated carbon technology for mercury control in industries. |
8.2 Compliance rate of industries with mercury emission regulations. |
8.3 Research and development investments in improving the efficiency of activated carbon for mercury control. |
8.4 Environmental impact assessment reports highlighting the reduction in mercury emissions due to activated carbon usage. |
8.5 Percentage of industries opting for long-term contracts with activated carbon suppliers for mercury control solutions. |
9 India Activated Carbon for Mercury Control Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 India Activated Carbon for Mercury Control Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 India Activated Carbon for Mercury Control Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 India Activated Carbon for Mercury Control Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 India Activated Carbon for Mercury Control Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |