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Myanmar: Activated Carbon Market 2025

Activated Carbon Market Size in Myanmar

The Myanmar's activated carbon market soared to $X in 2022, increasing by 92% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption saw a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Activated Carbon Exports

Exports from Myanmar

In 2020, approx. X tons of activated carbon were exported from Myanmar; leveling off at 2019. In general, exports saw a significant increase. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2016. The exports peaked in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, activated carbon exports totaled $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant increase. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2016. The exports peaked in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Thailand (X tons) was the main destination for activated carbon exports from Myanmar, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2015 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Thailand was relatively modest.

From 2015 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to Thailand was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average activated carbon export price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 a decrease of 99.9%. The export price peaked in 2020 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Thailand.

From 2015 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Thailand amounted to 0.0% per year.

Activated Carbon Imports

Imports into Myanmar

In 2022, approx. X tons of activated carbon were imported into Myanmar; picking up by 177% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 466% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, activated carbon imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 160% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Thailand (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of activated carbon to Myanmar, accounting for a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, activated carbon imports from Thailand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold. India (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Thailand stood at +108.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+86.8% per year) and India (+38.4% per year).

In value terms, Thailand ($X), China ($X) and India ($X) constituted the largest activated carbon suppliers to Myanmar, with a combined 90% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Thailand, with a CAGR of +73.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average activated carbon import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -30.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 119% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for activated carbon in the world?

The country with the largest volume of activated carbon consumption was China, accounting for 29% of total volume. Moreover, activated carbon consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, threefold. India ranked third in terms of total consumption with an 8.6% share.

What are the largest producers of activated carbon in the world?

China remains the largest activated carbon producing country worldwide, accounting for 35% of total volume. Moreover, activated carbon production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, threefold. The United States ranked third in terms of total production with a 9.8% share.

What are the leading suppliers of activated carbon to Myanmar?

In value terms, the largest activated carbon suppliers to Myanmar were Hong Kong SAR, China and India, with a combined 78% share of total imports.

What is the average export price for activated carbon in Myanmar?

The average activated carbon export price stood at $1,996 per ton in 2020, leveling off at the previous year.

What is the average import price for activated carbon in Myanmar?

The average activated carbon import price stood at $644 per ton in 2021, shrinking by -32.1% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the activated carbon market in Myanmar. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20595400 - Activated carbon

Country coverage:

Myanmar

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Myanmar
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
12. Exports and Growth, By Product
13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
14. Production Volume and Growth
15. Exports and Growth
16. Export Prices and Growth
17. Market Size and Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports and Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024