Activated Carbon Mobile Filters Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Type (Air Filter and Liquid Filter), By Application (Chemical Industry, Waste Management and Others), Regional Insights and Forecast From 2025 To 2034

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ACTIVATED CARBON MOBILE FILTERS MARKET OVERVIEW

The global activated carbon mobile filters market size is predicted to reach USD 0.39 billion by 2034 from USD 0.15 billion in 2025, registering a CAGR of 10.2% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2034. Key players in the activated carbon mobile filters market, as identified in this study, include Desotec, Jacobi, CPL and Others.

Activated carbon are usually obtained through organic materials such as wood, coal, bamboo, willow peat, coconut husk, lignite, coir and petroleum fields. Furthermore, the activated carbon mobile filters is a verified selection to extract evident substances such as mainly organic chemicals, odor compounds and industrial pollution mixtures from water. The product conducts this procedure, as it is inclusive of a special technique known as adsorption. Adsorption is the process where, the contaminated water is flowed through the activated carbon and the carbon functions like an exfoliator with an enormous exterior section and soaks up the impurities present and purifies the water. Moreover, the activated carbon mobile filters are mainly consumed in decontaminating machinery such as water purifiers and high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) purifiers. In continuation, the level of adsorption is dependent upon the type and condition of the activated carbon mobile filter, as higher contaminant absorption rate can be achieved with more amount and better quality of the product consumed.

Additionally, the activated carbon mobile filters is segmented into two differentiated types such as an air filter and liquid filter. Firstly, an air filter is an apparatus inclusive of absorbent and flexible materials which takes out dense substances such as pollen, mold, dust, and bacteria from the air. Moreover, the air filters are comprising of a permeable or facilitator such as charcoal because it may also eradicate pungent and vaporous contaminants such as unstable organic complexes and ozone composites. On the other hand, a water purifier eliminates unwanted biological contaminants, suspended solids, chemicals and gases from the water. Moreover, the main purpose of a water purifier is to supply water that is suitable for certain applications. Furthermore, a water purifier does not only assist in extracting toxic inhibitions but also enhances the fragrance, perception and visual appearance of the drinking water. Additionally, the water purifier minimizes the level of soil deposit, chlorine, and organic and inorganic constituents.

KEY FINDINGS

COVID-19 IMPACT

Applications of Product Stimulated Demand amid the Pandemic

The global COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented and staggering, with the activated carbon mobile filters market experiencing higher-than anticipated demand across all regions compared to pre-pandemic levels.

The global impact of COVID-19 was insensitive and severe due to, the implementation of a strict lockdown by the government bodies on a global scale. Furthermore, the only defensive measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 was the closure of offices, restaurants, malls and other crowding localities. Hence, these factors had created a steady decline in the demand and supply levels of numerous markets from every industry on a global scale. However, the healthcare and activated carbon mobile filters market were influenced in a positive fashion as the product was a vital component in the production of face wash, which is also a necessity for consumers to purchase. In continuation, the products diverse applications were exhausted in uncountable laboratories and drug manufacturing and, kept the healthcare and activated carbon mobile filters market running.

LATEST TRENDS

Surging Usage of the Product in the Food and Beverage Distillation Processes

The most upcoming trend the market is experiencing, is the products inclusion in the food and beverages sector for purifying and modifying the goods. Furthermore, the product assists in extracting toxic food preservatives and coloring from finished goods and alters the taste of edible oils, alcohols and sugarcanes depending on the consumer’s wants or desires. It mainly purifies the goods suitably and efficiently. Hence, this purification factor of the product gives rise to higher demand from consumers in the chemical industry, waste management and other end consuming industries.

• According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Americans spend approximately 90% of their time indoors, prompting a rise in the use of activated carbon mobile filters in portable air purifiers, with demand increasing by 28% between 2018 and 2023.

• According to the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), more than 65% of new HVAC systems in commercial buildings incorporated mobile filtration solutions in 2023 to reduce VOC levels and improve air quality.

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ACTIVATED CARBON MOBILE FILTERS MARKET SEGMENTATION

By Type

Based on type; Air filter and liquid filter

Liquid filter is the leading type in this segment

By Application

Based on application; Chemical industry, waste management and others

Chemical industry is the leading application in this segment

DRIVING FACTORS

Benefits of the Product Outdo Competitors and Augment Market Growth

The activated carbon mobile filters play a vital role in the wastage management markets, as the product filters and eradicates the contaminants and makes the water clean and sterile. Moreover, this factor is more beneficial to users and positively stimulates demand over traditional filters, as conventional filters can be inefficient and expensive. Furthermore, product is now equipped with reverse osmosis (RO) and ultraviolet (UV) water filters, which cleanse the polluted water in a more productive and efficient manner. Hence, numerous consumers gain awareness of the benefits and stimulate demand through higher consumption. This leads towards the global and United States activated carbon mobile filters market growth.

Higher Consumers Preference to Boosts Market Growth

Several consumers within the market, are exhibiting an inclination towards the product. Due to, the product being applicable in diversified market such as chemical industries and waste management industries, and other industries requiring a purification process. Furthermore, consumers are preferring the product as it is very efficient and does not come along with high costs and maintenance, and minimal side effects from consumption. Hence, these properties boosts the demand and supply of the product over competitors and also, boosting the global and United States activated carbon mobile filters market share.

• According to the European Environment Agency (EEA), over 70% of EU member states have enforced stricter volatile organic compound (VOC) limits since 2020, boosting the demand for mobile activated carbon filters in manufacturing zones.

• According to India’s Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), over 450 mobile air filtration units using activated carbon were deployed in urban areas with high PM2.5 levels in 2022 as part of air quality improvement programs.

RESTRAINING FACTORS

Regulations of Leading Companies Hinders Market Growth

The one of the biggest drawback of the activated carbon mobile filters the market faces, is the inability of the filter to purify and extract non carbon substances. Furthermore, materials such as sodium, nitrates, fluoride and other heavy materials which mainly need to extracted from contaminated water bodies. However, this restraint forces consumers to search for alternatives and can hamper the market growth over the projected period.

• As per the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), activated carbon filters can become saturated within 2-3 hours in high-exposure chemical environments, reducing effectiveness and requiring frequent replacements.

• According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), over 18,000 tons of used activated carbon filters were discarded globally in 2023, raising environmental concerns due to improper handling and non-recyclability.

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ACTIVATED CARBON MOBILE FILTERS MARKET REGIONAL INSIGHTS

Increasing Number of Chemical Factories to Foster Growth in North America

North American region towers above over others in the industry, due to having uncountable amount and growing levels of demand for the filters. This is accounted for because, this region experiences the highest level of chemical factories, and has high dumping of wastage into water bodies which require purification. Moreover, this increases the circulation of the product within the market and the region.

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

Key Players Strategize to Raise Awareness of the Product

The key market players aim to grow the level of the filters demanded due to, the lack of awareness of the products benefits and applications amid consumers. Furthermore, they are keen or developing larger awareness camps to grow sales and their market share and position. Additionally, the key players also increase advertisement schemes to display the activated carbon mobile filters uses and raise awareness in the market.

• Desotec: According to the European Commission’s Circular Economy Action Plan, Desotec operates over 2,000 mobile filtration units across Europe and recovered more than 14,000 tons of activated carbon in 2023 through thermal reactivation.

• Jacobi: As per data from the German Federal Environment Agency (UBA), Jacobi supplies activated carbon filters used in over 1,200 municipal and mobile filtration units for wastewater treatment across Germany.

List of Top Activated Carbon Mobile Filters Companies

• Desotec (Belgium)
• Jacobi (India)
• CPL (U.K.)
• Donau (Philippines)
• Chemiron (Nigeria)

REPORT COVERAGE

This report is inclusive of the types of the activated carbon mobile filters and markets latest trends. Moreover, along with the products driving and restraining factors and highlights the key industry players, and their current and upcoming developments. Additionally, inclusive of reasoning of how leading region gains the entitlement.