Biochar is a carbonized substance generated by the pyrolysis of biomass (such as wood, crop waste, etc.) in a high-temperature and anaerobic environment. It has the characteristics of porosity, high specific surface area, and high reactivity, so it has broad application prospects in fields such as agriculture, environment, and energy.
Segmented Market Analysis
According to different sources, biochar can be divided into types such as forestry waste biochar, residential waste biochar, agricultural waste biochar, and animal manure biochar. Among them, forestry waste biochar and agricultural waste biochar dominate the market. According to our research data, the global production of forestry waste biochar and agricultural waste biochar is estimated to be 88.73k tons and 83.41k tons respectively in 2023, accounting for 29.48% and 27.72% of the production, respectively.
From the development situation in various regions, North America is the world's largest production market for biochar. Data shows that in 2023, the estimated North American biochar production is 149.85k tons, accounting for 49.80% of the global total production; Europe is the second largest production market, with an estimated biochar production of 71.89k tons in 2023, accounting for an estimated 23.89% of the production. In addition, at the national level, the biochar market of Asian countries such as China and Japan also holds a relatively important position globally.
Biochar Production and Proportion Forecast by Type and Region in 2023
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Production (K Tons) |
Proportion |
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Segmented by Type |
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Forestry Waste |
88.73 |
29.48% |
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Residential Waste |
15.67 |
5.21% |
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Agriculture Waste |
83.41 |
27.72% |
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Animal Manure |
55.11 |
18.31% |
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Others |
58.02 |
19.28% |
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Segmented by Region |
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North America |
149.85 |
49.80% |
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Europe |
71.89 |
23.89% |
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China |
33.64 |
11.18% |
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Japan |
9.49 |
3.15% |
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Others |
36.06 |
11.98% |
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