The Global Market for Biochar 2023-2033

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  • Published: October 2023
  • Pages: 164
  • Tables: 32 
  • Figures: 21

 

Biochar is a charcoal-like substance that is made from biomass feedstocks, such as forestry residues & agriculture.  In recent years, biochar has attracted considerable attention due to its unique characteristics and wide applications in agricultural, environmental technologies and construction.  Key growth factors include increasing adoption in agriculture and waste management, technological improvements in production, and greater sustainability awareness. Biochar also plays a role in carbon sequestration, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, soil amendment, bioenergy production and waste mitigation. 

Feedstocks for generating biochar include all types of organic matter, and it is being increasingly used for the enhancement of soil fertility and quality, removal of various environmental contaminants, and carbon sequestration. When applied to land, biochar is not only a carbon sink, but can act as a soil improver by increasing the water and nutrient holding capacity of the soil. Carbon removal is driving new interest in biochar, with customers including Microsoft, Shopify, and Stripe. The biochar industry has an estimated carbon sequestration potential of up to two gigatons (Gt) of carbon annually. 

The agriculture sector accounts for the majority of current biochar demand. Demand from waste management, livestock farming, horticulture, and landscaping is also significant. Demand from emerging applications like building materials, energy production, and water filtration is expected to drive increased consumption.

The Global Market for Biochar 2023-2033 is an essential resource for anyone involved in the emerging biochar industry. The report provides extensive proprietary data on producers, capacities, capacity utilization, production, trade, demand, applications,  and pricing. 

Report contents include:

  • Analysis of biochar feedstock, production processes, production capacities, pricing, carbon credits, regulations & policy.
  • SWOT analysis, market drivers and trends, market challenges.
  • Analysis of biochar end markets including:
    • Agriculture & livestock farming,
    • Construction materials,
    • Wastewater treatment
    • Remediation
    • Carbon Dioxide Removal
    • Cosmetics
    • Textiles
    • Additive manufacturing,
    • Inks,
    • Polymers,
    • Packaging,
    • Biogas,
    • Steel and metal,
    • Energy including fuel cells,
    • Supercapacitors,
    • Batteries,
    • Gas storage,
    • Biocoal
    • Photovoltaics. 
  • Global market demand for biochar, by market and by regions, historical and forecast to 2033. 
  • Regional segmentation by feedstock type. 
  • Profiles of 114 companies. Company profiles include feedstocks, production processes, products and production capacities. Companies profiled include Airex Energy, Black Bull Biochar, British Columbia (BC) Biocarbon. Ltd, Carbo Culture, Carbofex Oy, Carbo-FORCE GmbH, carbonauten, Circular Carbon GmbH, ECOERA, Glanris, NetZero, Nordgau Carbon, Novo Carbo, PYREG GmbH, Pyrocal, Rainbow Bee Eater Pty Ltd., SWVA BioChar, and WasteX Pte. Ltd.

 

 

 

 

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1              INTRODUCTION 13

  • 1.1          What is biochar?              13
  • 1.2          Carbon sequestration    14
  • 1.3          Properties of biochar      15
  • 1.4          Markets and applications              18
  • 1.5          Global market for biochar 2018-2033       25

 

2              BIOCHAR PRODUCTION 26

  • 2.1          Feedstocks         27
  • 2.2          Production processes     28
    • 2.2.1      Sustainable production  28
    • 2.2.2      Pyrolysis              30
      • 2.2.2.1   Slow pyrolysis    30
      • 2.2.2.2   Fast pyrolysis     31
    • 2.2.3      Gasification        32
    • 2.2.4      Hydrothermal carbonization (HTC)           32
    • 2.2.5      Torrefaction       33
    • 2.2.6      Equipment manufacturers           34
  • 2.3          Pricing   35
  • 2.4          Regulations and policy   36

 

3              MARKETS FOR BIOCHAR 38

  • 3.1          Market drivers for biochar            38
  • 3.2          SWOT analysis   39
  • 3.3          Agriculture & livestock farming  40
    • 3.3.1      Market drivers and trends            40
    • 3.3.2      Applications       40
      • 3.3.2.1   Soil amendment              41
      • 3.3.2.2   Fertilizer additives           42
      • 3.3.2.3   Feed additives   44
      • 3.3.2.4   Other livestock products               44
  • 3.4          Construction materials   45
    • 3.4.1      Market drivers and trends            45
    • 3.4.2      Applications       45
      • 3.4.2.1   Concrete additives          46
      • 3.4.2.2   Asphalt 48
      • 3.4.2.3   Acoustic insulation          49
  • 3.5          Wastewater treatment 50
    • 3.5.1      Market drivers and trends            50
    • 3.5.2      Applications       51
  • 3.6          Filtration              52
    • 3.6.1      Market drivers and trends            52
    • 3.6.2      Applications       52
  • 3.7          Carbon capture 53
    • 3.7.1      Market drivers and trends            53
    • 3.7.2      Applications       53
  • 3.8          Cosmetics           54
    • 3.8.1      Market drivers and trends            54
    • 3.8.2      Applications       54
  • 3.9          Textiles 55
    • 3.9.1      Market drivers and trends            55
    • 3.9.2      Applications       55
  • 3.10        Additive manufacturing 56
    • 3.10.1    Market drivers and trends            56
    • 3.10.2    Applications       56
  • 3.11        Ink          58
    • 3.11.1    Market drivers and trends            58
    • 3.11.2    Applications       58
  • 3.12        Polymers             59
    • 3.12.1    Market drivers and trends            59
    • 3.12.2    Applications       59
      • 3.12.2.1                Biochar-polymer composites      59
      • 3.12.2.2                Synthetic resins 59
      • 3.12.2.3                Rubber composites         59
  • 3.13        Packaging            60
    • 3.13.1    Market drivers and trends            60
    • 3.13.2    Applications       61
  • 3.14        Steel and metal 62
    • 3.14.1    Market drivers and trends            62
    • 3.14.2    Applications       62
  • 3.15        Energy  64
    • 3.15.1    Market drivers and trends            64
    • 3.15.2    Applications       64
      • 3.15.2.1                Fuel cells              65
      • 3.15.2.2                Supercapacitors 66
      • 3.15.2.3                Batteries              66
      • 3.15.2.4                Gas storage        67
      • 3.15.2.5                Biocoal  67
      • 3.15.2.6                Biogas   67
      • 3.15.2.7                Photovoltaics     68

 

4              GLOBAL PRODUCTION OF BIOCHAR         69

  • 4.1          By market           69
  • 4.2          By region             72
  • 4.3          By feedstocks    72
    • 4.3.1      China and Asia-Pacific    72
    • 4.3.2      North America   75
    • 4.3.3      Europe 77
    • 4.3.4      South America   78
  • 4.3.5      Africa    79
  • 4.3.6      Middle East         80

 

5              COMPANY PROFILES       84 (114 company profiles)

 

6              RESEARCH METHODOLOGY         158

 

7              REFERENCES       159

 

List of Tables

  • Table 1. Summary of key properties of biochar.   15
  • Table 2. Biochar physicochemical and morphological properties 16
  • Table 3. Markets and applications for biochar.     18
  • Table 4. Biochar feedstocks-source, carbon content, and characteristics. 27
  • Table 5. Biochar production technologies, description, advantages and disadvantages.     29
  • Table 6. Comparison of slow and fast pyrolysis for biomass.          31
  • Table 7. Comparison of thermochemical processes for biochar production.            33
  • Table 8. Biochar production equipment manufacturers. 34
  • Table 9. Current regulations related to biochar.  36
  • Table 10. Market drivers for biochar.       38
  • Table 11.  Biochar applications in agriculture and livestock farming.           40
  • Table 12. Effect of biochar on different soil properties.   41
  • Table 13.  Fertilizer products and their associated N, P, and K content.     43
  • Table 14. Application of biochar in construction. 45
  • Table 15. Process and benefits of biochar as an amendment in cement .  46
  • Table 16. Application of biochar in asphalt.           48
  • Table 17. Biochar applications for wastewater treatment.             51
  • Table 18. Biochar in carbon capture overview.    53
  • Table 19. Biochar in cosmetic products. 54
  • Table 20. Biochar in textiles.       55
  • Table 21. Biochar in additive manufacturing.        56
  • Table 22. Biochar in ink. 58
  • Table 23. Biochar in packaging.  61
  • Table 24. Companies using biochar in packaging.                61
  • Table 25. Biochar in steel and metal.       63
  • Table 26. Summary of applications of biochar in energy. 64
  • Table 27. Global demand for biochar 2018-2033 (1,000 tons), by market.               70
  • Table 28. Biochar production by feedstocks in China (1,000 tons), 2023-2033.        72
  • Table 29. Biochar production by feedstocks in Asia-Pacific (1,000 tons), 2023-2033.             73
  • Table 30. Biochar production by feedstocks in North America (1,000 tons), 2023-2033.      75
  • Table 31. Biochar production by feedstocks in Europe (1,000 tons), 2023-2033.     77
  • Table 32. Global demand for biochar 2018-2033 (1,000 tons), by region. 81

 

List of Figures

  • Figure 1. Biochars from different sources, and by pyrolyzation at different temperatures.               13
  • Figure 2. Compressed biochar.   18
  • Figure 3. Global demand for biochar 2018-2033 (1,000 tons).       25
  • Figure 4. Schematic of biochar production.           26
  • Figure 5. Biochar production diagram.     28
  • Figure 6. Pyrolysis process and by-products in agriculture.             31
  • Figure 7. SWOT analysis for biochar market.         39
  • Figure 8. Perennial ryegrass plants grown in clay soil with (Right) and without (Left) biochar.         43
  • Figure 9. Biochar bricks. 48
  • Figure 10. Global demand for biochar 2018-2033 (tons), by market.          71
  • Figure 11. Biochar production by feedstocks in China (1,000 tons), 2023-2033.      73
  • Figure 12. Biochar production by feedstocks in Asia-Pacific (1,000 tons), 2023-2033.           75
  • Figure 13. Biochar production by feedstocks in North America (1,000 tons), 2023-2033.    76
  • Figure 14. Biochar production by feedstocks in Europe (1,000 tons), 2023-2033.   78
  • Figure 15. Biochar production by feedstocks in South America (1,000 tons), 2023-2033.    79
  • Figure 16. Biochar production by feedstocks in Africa (1,000 tons), 2023-2033.      80
  • Figure 17. Biochar production by feedstocks in the Middle East (tons), 2023-2033.              81
  • Figure 18. Global demand for biochar 2018-2033 (1,000 tons), by region.                83
  • Figure 19. Capchar prototype pyrolysis kiln.          96
  • Figure 20. Made of Air's HexChar panels.               132
  • Figure 21. Takavator.      152

 

 

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