Activated Carbon Industry Boom Opens Kiln Renewal Window
Industry News
The activated carbon industry continues to grow, driven by stricter environmental policies and increasing downstream demand. Kiln equipment enters a renewal window with an estimated market exceeding 5 billion RMB for 2025-2027.
Industry Drivers
Environmental Policies
- Rising emission standards force upgrades
- Carbon neutrality drives energy efficiency
- Regular inspections accelerate capacity exit
Demand Growth
| Application | Growth | Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Water treatment | 8-10% | Sewage upgrades |
| Air purification | 12-15% | VOCs control |
| Food/pharma | 6-8% | Safety standards |
| New energy | 20%+ | Li-ion, supercaps |
| Gold extraction | 5-7% | Stable gold output |
Equipment Renewal Window
~40% of domestic activated carbon lines are 10+ years old with high energy consumption and emissions below standards.
Renewal Directions
| Direction | Market share | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace replacement | 35% | Larger, continuous |
| Environmental upgrade | 25% | Ultra-low emissions |
| Automation retrofit | 20% | Smart, digital |
| New complete lines | 15% | Turnkey |
| Energy-saving | 5% | Heat recovery |
Songrui Positioning
Songrui offers integrated equipment + refractory advantages:
- Self-manufactured refractory materials
- Equipment and lining integrated construction
- Full-process service from design to production
- Complete product line coverage