Asia Pacific Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) Based, Pitch-Based, Cellulosic Fiber Phenolic Resin, and Others), By Application (Solvent Recovery, Air Purification, Water Treatment, Catalyst Carrier, and Others), and Asia Pacific Activated Carbon Fiber Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

Asia Pacific Activated Carbon Fiber Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Asia Pacific Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size was Estimated at USD 97.5 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 5.49% from 2025 to 2035
• The Asia Pacific Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 175.5 Million by 2035

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the Asia Pacific Activated Carbon Fiber Market Size is Anticipated to Reach USD 175.5 Million by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 5.49% from 2025 to 2035. The growing demand for drinking water purification, along with increasing concerns regarding air and water pollution, is driving the activated carbon fiber market in the Asia Pacific region.  

Market Overview

The Asia Pacific activated carbon fiber market is the market that emphasizes the production and application of activated carbon fibers, which are specialized carbon-based materials with high surface areas and adsorption capacities. Activated carbon fibers are highly porous materials in the form of fibers with an aspect ratio of at least 10, with a well-defined porous structure and narrow pore size distribution. Trend towards bio-activated carbon utilizing environmentally friendly raw materials such as lignin and biochar, demonstrating act of the sector to being environmentally friendly in the future. The increasing atmospheric pollution and pollution abatement policies by the governing authorities are providing market opportunities.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the Asia Pacific activated carbon fiber market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the Asia Pacific activated carbon fiber market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the Asia Pacific activated carbon fiber market.

Driving Factors

Challenge associated with the accessibility of clean drinking water, with increasing concerns regarding health issues related to tap water, driving the demand for drinking water purification, thereby propelling the activated carbon fiber market. Further, the concern regarding the impact of air and water pollution on public health, economic growth, and the environment is contributing to driving the market demand for activated carbon fiber. The growing industrialization, along with the growing awareness about environmental sustainability and strict pollution control regulations, is promoting the activated carbon fiber market.

Restraining Factors

The price volatility of raw materials and increased production costs are major restraining factors of the activated carbon fiber market. Further, the increasing demand for more efficient recycling methods is challenging the market.

Market Segmentation

The Asia Pacific activated carbon fiber market share is classified into type and application.

• The polyacrylonitrile (PAN) based segment dominated the activated carbon fiber market in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Asia Pacific activated carbon fiber market is segmented by type into polyacrylonitrile (PAN) based, pitch-based, cellulosic fiber phenolic resin, and others. Among these, the polyacrylonitrile (PAN) based segment dominated the activated carbon fiber market in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) based activated carbon fiber is increasingly preferred owing to its excellent physical and chemical properties, including large surface area, increased porosity, and chemical properties. Its increasing use in air and water filtration, protective clothing, and energy storage systems is propelling the market.

• The water treatment segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period.

The Asia Pacific activated carbon fiber market is segmented by application into solvent recovery, air purification, water treatment, catalyst carrier, and others. Among these, the water treatment segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period. Activated carbon fiber aids in removing organic compounds, chlorine, bad taste, and odor from raw water and wastewater. It is extensively used for treating drinking water, groundwater, and service water.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Asia Pacific activated carbon fiber market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Anshan Sinocarb Carbon Fibers Co., Ltd.
• China Beihai Fiberglass Co., Ltd.
• Evertech Envisafe Ecology Co., Ltd.
• Handzhou Nature Technology Co., Ltd.
• HPMS Graphite
• Jiangsu Tongkang Activated Carbon Fiber Co., Ltd.
• Kuraray Co., Ltd.
• Nantong Yongtong Environmental Technology Co., Ltd.
• Osaka Gas Chemicals Co., Ltd.
• Toyobo Co., Ltd.
• Unitika. Ltd.
• Others

Recent Developments:

• In June 2022, Mitsubishi Chemical launched next gen ACF with enhanced adsorption capacity for formaldehyde and toluene, meeting Japan’s Building Center Certification standards and strengthening its position in smart building and healthcare air purification systems.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at Asia Pacific, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the Asia Pacific Activated Carbon Fiber Market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Asia Pacific Activated Carbon Fiber Market, By Type

• Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) Based
• Pitch-Based
• Cellulosic Fiber Phenolic Resin
• Others

Asia Pacific Activated Carbon Fiber Market, By Application

• Solvent Recovery
• Air Purification
• Water Treatment
• Catalyst Carrier
• Others