Europe Biochar Market Size
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Market Volume (2024) | 125.61 kilotons |
| Market Volume (2029) | 366.46 kilotons |
| CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 23.88 % |
| Market Concentration | Low |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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Europe Biochar Market Analysis
The Europe Biochar Market size is estimated at 125.61 kilotons in 2024, and is expected to reach 366.46 kilotons by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 23.88% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the operations of retail sellers were disrupted due to the imposition of lockdowns and other restrictions, while many marketplaces were shut down due to fears of spreading the virus. However, the agricultural sector slowly recovered from the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the Europe biochar market anticipated to register strong growth figures in the next several years.
- In the long term, the increasing demand for organic farming in the agricultural industry and the rising focus on the waste management sector are expected to serve as the growth engines for the studied market.
- However, the market growth could be hindered by the production of non-EBC-certified biochar.
- On the flip side, the potential research and development of biochar in wastewater treatment and as a construction material could present future opportunities for market growth during the forecast period.
- Germany is anticipated to dominate the European biochar market during the forecast period, supported by several ongoing biochar projects spread across the country.
Europe Biochar Market Trends
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Europe Biochar Market according to our research experts:
Increasing Demand for Organic Farming in the Agricultural Industry
- Biochar is a charcoal-like substance created by burning organic material from agricultural and forestry wastes (also known as biomass) in a controlled process known as pyrolysis. Using biochar as a fertilizer for the soil improves the soil's quality and nutrient-carrying and cycling ability, leading to long-term carbon sequestration.
- Biochar can also remediate contaminated soil while providing environmental benefits. Due to its porous structure, biochar includes a low bulk density that helps to achieve a high specific surface area ranging between 50 and 900 m2 g-1 and a high water-holding capacity.
- Europe includes a sophisticated and highly competitive agro-input market with a large and growing organic sector. The rising consumption of organic food presents potential growth opportunities to the organic farming sector, and therefore many new producers are now entering the market, meeting the voluntary European Biochar Certificate (EBC) standard.
- While strong market growth is encouraging, organic farmland area must continue to expand faster to meet the European Commission's (2020) Farm to Fork strategy goal of 25% organic area share by 2030. Among European consumers, common reasons for buying organic food include supporting local businesses, health reasons, and not using pesticides or other sprays.
- The organic farming sector is witnessing steady growth across the European region. For instance, according to BÖLW; Statistisches Bundesamt, there were 35,716 organic farming businesses in Germany in 2021 and 35,396 in 2020.
- Similarly, according to Defra, GOV.UK, in 2021, the organic land used for vegetables in the United Kingdom was 8,872 hectares, and 8,700 hectares in 2020.
- Thus, owing to the factors above, the demand for biochar in organic farming is anticipated to rise exponentially during the forecast period.
Germany Anticipated to Dominate the European Market
- Germany is among the top countries actively executing several biochar projects. For instance, in November 2021, the NovoCarbo Biochar project was initiated to transform wood residues from forest operations and waste wood into stable carbon in the form of biochar.
- Similarly, in the German demo site at the Unteres Odertal National park, low-nutritional grass from the wetlands is converted into biochar through pyrolysis or hydrothermal carbonization (HTC).
- Apart from being used for agricultural purposes, biochar found widespread use as an animal feed in livestock farming in Germany.
- In 2021, compounded feed production was severely affected due to the spread of animal diseases such as Avian Influenza (AI). Furthermore, the dairy cow population in the country lowered in 2021. Overall, the country witnessed a flattened growth in the feed industry, with growth expectations in 2023.
- According to the Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis), in the autumn of 2021, agricultural holdings in Germany sowed winter rapeseeds on 1.1 million hectares of land for harvest in 2022.
- Moreover, the area sown for the next harvest is 86,700 hectares larger than the area cultivated in 2021, amounting to an increase of 8.7% year-on-year.
- Biochar is also finding increasing usage in the water treatment industry. The German water treatment industry is the largest in Europe and continues to grow considerably. The country includes the largest market for industrial wastewater treatment (WTP) plants across Europe.
- There are around 3,000 treatment plants spread across the region, with around 12,000 discharging companies. Every year, more than 920 million cubic meters of industrial wastewater is treated before being safely discharged into the environment.
- Thus, the abovementioned factors indicate the growth of end-user applications of biochar in the European region, thereby strengthening demand for biochar during the forecast period.
Europe Biochar Industry Overview
The Europe biochar market is fragmented, with the top players accounting for a marginal market share. Some of the key companies in the market include Carbofex Ltd., Circular Carbon GmbH, Sonnenerde GmbH, Novocarbo GmbH, and BussmeEnergy AB.
Europe Biochar Market Leaders
Carbofex Ltd.
Circular Carbon GmbH
Sonnenerde GmbH
Novocarbo GmbH
BussmeEnergy AB
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Europe Biochar Market News
- November 2022: Novocarbo GmbH and thyssenkrupp rothe erde announced the launch of a new plant for decarbonization in Germany that produces regenerative heat and biochar. Through this expansion, the company strengthened its presence in the studied market.
- May 2022: Carbuna strengthened its portfolio by introducing a new product, CARBUNA MFK, that is particularly easy to mix into liquids and remains suspended for longer.
Europe Biochar Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Study Assumptions
1.2 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET DYNAMICS
4.1 Drivers
4.1.1 Increasing Demand for Organic Farming in the Agricultural Industry
4.1.2 Increasing Focus on the Waste Management Sector
4.2 Restraints
4.2.1 Non-EBC Certified Biochar Production
4.3 Industry Value-Chain Analysis
4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
4.4.5 Degree of Competition
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size in Volume)
5.1 Technology
5.1.1 Pyrolysis
5.1.2 Gasification Systems
5.1.3 Other Technologies
5.2 Application
5.2.1 Agriculture
5.2.2 Animal Farming
5.2.3 Industrial Uses
5.2.4 Other Applications
5.3 Geography
5.3.1 Germany
5.3.2 Sweden
5.3.3 Austria
5.3.4 Switzerland
5.3.5 United Kingdom
5.3.6 France
5.3.7 Rest of Europe
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
6.2 Market Ranking Analysis
6.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
6.4 Company Profiles
6.4.1 Bussme Energy AB
6.4.2 Circular Carbon Gmbh
6.4.3 Carbofex Ltd
6.4.4 Carbon Centric
6.4.5 Carbon Finland Oy
6.4.6 Carbon Gold Ltd
6.4.7 Carbuna
6.4.8 Charline Gmbh
6.4.9 Egos Gmbh
6.4.10 Eoc Energy Ocean
6.4.11 Lucrat Gmbh
6.4.12 Nettenergy BV
6.4.13 Novocarbo Gmbh
6.4.14 Sonnenerde Gmbh
6.4.15 Verora AG
- *List Not Exhaustive
7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
7.1 Potential Use in Wastewater Treatment and Construction Material
Europe Biochar Industry Segmentation
Biochar is a charcoal-like substance that burns organic material from agricultural and forestry wastes through pyrolysis. The Europe biochar market is segmented by technology, application, and geography. By technology, the market is segmented into pyrolysis, gasification systems, and other technologies. By application, the market is segmented into agriculture, animal farming, industrial uses, and other applications. The report also covers market sizes and forecasts for the biochar market in 6 countries across Europe. The market sizing and forecasts have been done for each segment based on volume (tons).
| Technology | |
| Pyrolysis | |
| Gasification Systems | |
| Other Technologies |
| Application | |
| Agriculture | |
| Animal Farming | |
| Industrial Uses | |
| Other Applications |
| Geography | |
| Germany | |
| Sweden | |
| Austria | |
| Switzerland | |
| United Kingdom | |
| France | |
| Rest of Europe |
Europe Biochar Market Research FAQs
How big is the Europe Biochar Market?
The Europe Biochar Market size is expected to reach 125.61 kilotons in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 23.88% to reach 366.46 kilotons by 2029.
What is the current Europe Biochar Market size?
In 2024, the Europe Biochar Market size is expected to reach 125.61 kilotons.
Who are the key players in Europe Biochar Market?
Carbofex Ltd., Circular Carbon GmbH, Sonnenerde GmbH, Novocarbo GmbH and BussmeEnergy AB are the major companies operating in the Europe Biochar Market.
What years does this Europe Biochar Market cover, and what was the market size in 2023?
In 2023, the Europe Biochar Market size was estimated at 101.40 kilotons. The report covers the Europe Biochar Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Europe Biochar Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
Europe Biochar Industry Report
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