Published July 2023 | 159 pages, 32 tables, 20 figures | Download table of contents
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, 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 110 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.
1 INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 What is biochar? 12
- 1.2 Carbon sequestration 13
- 1.3 Properties of biochar 14
- 1.4 Markets and applications 17
- 1.5 Global market for biochar 2018-2033 23
2 BIOCHAR PRODUCTION
- 2.1 Feedstocks 26
- 2.2 Production processes 27
- 2.2.1 Sustainable production 27
- 2.2.2 Pyrolysis 29
- 2.2.2.1 Slow pyrolysis 29
- 2.2.2.2 Fast pyrolysis 30
- 2.2.3 Gasification 31
- 2.2.4 Hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) 31
- 2.2.5 Torrefaction 32
- 2.2.6 Equipment manufacturers 33
- 2.3 Pricing 34
- 2.4 Regulations and policy 35
3 MARKETS FOR BIOCHAR
- 3.1 Market drivers for biochar 37
- 3.2 SWOT analysis 38
- 3.3 Agriculture & livestock farming 39
- 3.3.1 Market drivers and trends 39
- 3.3.2 Applications 39
- 3.3.2.1 Soil amendment 40
- 3.3.2.2 Fertilizer additives 41
- 3.3.2.3 Feed additives 43
- 3.3.2.4 Other livestock products 43
- 3.4 Construction materials 44
- 3.4.1 Market drivers and trends 44
- 3.4.2 Applications 44
- 3.4.2.1 Concrete additives 45
- 3.4.2.2 Asphalt 47
- 3.4.2.3 Acoustic insulation 48
- 3.5 Wastewater treatment 48
- 3.5.1 Market drivers and trends 49
- 3.5.2 Applications 49
- 3.6 Filtration 50
- 3.6.1 Market drivers and trends 51
- 3.6.2 Applications 51
- 3.7 Carbon capture 51
- 3.7.1 Market drivers and trends 52
- 3.7.2 Applications 52
- 3.8 Cosmetics 53
- 3.8.1 Market drivers and trends 53
- 3.8.2 Applications 53
- 3.9 Textiles 54
- 3.9.1 Market drivers and trends 54
- 3.9.2 Applications 54
- 3.10 Additive manufacturing 55
- 3.10.1 Market drivers and trends 55
- 3.10.2 Applications 55
- 3.11 Ink 56
- 3.11.1 Market drivers and trends 56
- 3.11.2 Applications 56
- 3.12 Polymers 57
- 3.12.1 Market drivers and trends 57
- 3.12.2 Applications 58
- 3.12.2.1 Biochar-polymer composites 58
- 3.12.2.2 Synthetic resins 58
- 3.12.2.3 Rubber composites 58
- 3.13 Packaging 59
- 3.13.1 Market drivers and trends 59
- 3.13.2 Applications 59
- 3.14 Steel and metal 61
- 3.14.1 Market drivers and trends 61
- 3.14.2 Applications 61
- 3.15 Energy 62
- 3.15.1 Market drivers and trends 62
- 3.15.2 Applications 63
- 3.15.2.1 Fuel cells 64
- 3.15.2.2 Supercapacitors 65
- 3.15.2.3 Batteries 65
- 3.15.2.4 Gas storage 66
- 3.15.2.5 Biocoal 66
- 3.15.2.6 Biogas 66
- 3.15.2.7 Photovoltaics 66
4 GLOBAL PRODUCTION OF BIOCHAR
- 4.1 By market 68
- 4.2 By region 71
- 4.3 Feedstocks 71
- 4.3.1 China and Asia-Pacific 71
- 4.3.2 North America 72
- 4.3.3 Europe 73
- 4.3.4 South America 73
- 4.3.5 Africa 74
- 4.3.6 Middle East 75
5 COMPANY PROFILES (110 company profiles)
6 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 148
7 REFERENCES 149
List of Tables
- Table 1. Summary of key properties of biochar. 15
- Table 2. Biochar physicochemical and morphological properties 15
- Table 3. Markets and applications for biochar. 17
- Table 4. Biochar feedstocks-source, carbon content, and characteristics. 26
- Table 5. Biochar production technologies, description, advantages and disadvantages. 28
- Table 6. Comparison of slow and fast pyrolysis for biomass. 30
- Table 7. Comparison of thermochemical processes for biochar production. 32
- Table 8. Biochar production equipment manufacturers. 33
- Table 9. Current regulations related to biochar. 35
- Table 10. Market drivers for biochar. 37
- Table 11. Biochar applications in agriculture and livestock farming. 39
- Table 12. Effect of biochar on different soil properties. 40
- Table 13. Fertilizer products and their associated N, P, and K content. 42
- 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. 47
- Table 17. Biochar applications for wastewater treatment. 50
- Table 18. Biochar in carbon capture overview. 52
- Table 19. Biochar in cosmetic products. 53
- Table 20. Biochar in textiles. 55
- Table 21. Biochar in additive manufacturing. 56
- Table 22. Biochar in ink. 57
- Table 23. Biochar in packaging. 60
- Table 24. Companies using biochar in packaging. 60
- Table 25. Biochar in steel and metal. 62
- Table 26. Summary of applications of biochar in energy. 63
- Table 27. Global demand for biochar 2018-2033 (1,000 tons), by market. 69
- Table 28. Regional biochar production by feedstocks (tons), 2022. 71
- Table 29. Biochar production by feedstocks in China (tons), 2023-2033. 71
- Table 30. Biochar production by feedstocks in Asia-Pacific (tons), 2023-2033. 72
- Table 31. Biochar production by feedstocks in North America (tons), 2023-2033. 72
- Table 32. Biochar production by feedstocks in Europe (tons), 2023-2033. 73
- Table 33. Biochar production by feedstocks in South America (tons), 2023-2033. 74
- Table 34. Biochar production by feedstocks in Africa (tons), 2023-2033. 74
- Table 35. Biochar production by feedstocks in the Middle East (tons), 2023-2033. 75
- Table 36. Global demand for biochar 2018-2033 (1,000 tons), by region. 75
List of Figures
- Figure 1. Biochars from different sources, and by pyrolyzation at different temperatures. 13
- Figure 2. Compressed biochar. 17
- Figure 3. Global demand for biochar 2018-2033 (1,000 tons). 24
- Figure 4. Schematic of biochar production. 25
- Figure 5. Biochar production diagram. 28
- Figure 6. Pyrolysis process and by-products in agriculture. 30
- 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. 47
- Figure 10. Global demand for biochar 2018-2033 (tons), by market. 70
- Figure 11. Biochar production by feedstocks in China (tons), 2023-2033. 72
- Figure 12. Biochar production by feedstocks in Asia-Pacific (tons), 2023-2033. 73
- Figure 13. Biochar production by feedstocks in North America (tons), 2023-2033. 74
- Figure 14. Biochar production by feedstocks in South America (tons), 2023-2033. 76
- Figure 15. Biochar production by feedstocks in Africa (tons), 2023-2033. 77
- Figure 16. Biochar production by feedstocks in the Middle East (tons), 2023-2033. 78
- Figure 17. Global demand for biochar 2018-2033 (1,000 tons), by region. 79
- Figure 18. Made of Air's HexChar panels. 126
- Figure 19. Takavator. 145
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