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Activated Alumina Market Size, Trends, Growth, and Forecast Report 2025-2033

  • Writer: Rahul Pal
    Rahul Pal
  • 4 hours ago
  • 4 min read

According to the latest report by IMARC Group, titled “Activated Alumina Market Report by Application (Catalysts, Desiccant, Absorbent, and Others), End-Use Industry (Water Treatment, Pharmaceutical, Textile, Oil & Gas, Chemical, and Others), Form (Powder, Beads), Mesh Size (80-150 Mesh, 150-300 Mesh, Above 300 Mesh), and Region 2025-2033”, offers a comprehensive analysis of the industry, which comprises insights on the global activated alumina market size. The report also includes competitor and regional analysis, and contemporary advancements in the global market.


The global activated alumina market size reached USD 1,100.4 million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 1,625.9 million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.98% during 2025-2033.



Global Activated Alumina Market Dynamic:


Growing Applications in Water Treatment:


The worldwide market for activated alumina is driven to a great extent by the growing need for effective water treatment. Activated alumina's superior adsorption properties make it an essential material for the removal of impurities like fluoride, arsenic, and heavy metals from water sources, providing safe drinking water supply and wastewater treatment. The rising worldwide population, together with the tightened environmental laws over water quality, is propelling the use of activated alumina in municipal wastewater treatment plants as well as in industrial wastewater treatment plants. Also, the heightening awareness for the health risk posed by water contamination is triggering the demand for efficient filtration and purification technologies, making activated alumina a key player in fighting global water crises.


Increased Industrial Demand for Drying and Purification:


In addition to water treatment, activated alumina is widely used in industrial drying and purification operations across industries. Its large surface area and porosity render it a good desiccant for purging water from air, gases, and liquids in petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and electronics industries. The quality standards of these industries and the requirement to maintain moisture-free conditions are fueling the demand for activated alumina as a sure shot drying agent. Also, its capability to adsorb impurities and catalyst supports further increases its use in industrial purification procedures, making a valuable contribution to the market growth.


Growing Usage in Air Purification and Gas Separation:


Growing air quality concerns and the rising need for effective gas separation technologies are prompting the use of activated alumina in air purification and gas separation processes. Its capacity for adsorbing impurities like volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and hydrogen sulfide makes it a worthwhile material in industrial and commercial air filtration units. Additionally, activated alumina's selective adsorption characteristics are applied in gas separation technologies, including the removal of carbon dioxide from natural gas and purification of industrial gases. The increasing demand for environmental sustainability and the necessity of cleaner industrial processes are likely to continue driving the demand for activated alumina in these uses.


By the IMARC Group, Some of the Top Competitive Landscape Operating in the Global Activated Alumina Market are Given Below:


  • AGC Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.

  • Axens

  • BASF SE

  • Dynamic Adsorbents Inc.

  • Honeywell International Inc.

  • Huber Engineered Materials

  • Jiangxi Sanxin Hi-Tech Ceramics Co. Ltd.

  • Porocel Industries

  • Shandong Zhongxin New Material Technology Co. Ltd.

  • Sialca Industries

  • Sorbead India

  • Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.


Explore the Full Report with Charts, Table of Contents, and List of Figures: https://www.imarcgroup.com/activated-alumina-market


Global Activated Alumina Market Trends:


The global market for activated alumina is experiencing a number of major trends that are determining its future direction. One of the leading trends is the rising focus on the development of specialized grades of activated alumina for particular applications. Producers are spending on research and development to create activated alumina with superior properties, including greater adsorption capacity, increased selectivity, and improved mechanical strength, tailored to the specific needs of various end-use industries.


Another trend of note is the increasing use of regenerative technologies related to activated alumina. Methods for regeneration and reuse of activated alumina are increasingly popular because they are cost-saving and environmentally friendly, supporting sustainable consumption patterns. In addition, the market is witnessing an increase in demand for activated alumina in new applications, including battery separators and advanced material catalyst support, reflecting a widening range of its use beyond conventional industries.


Key Market Segmentation:


Breakup by Application:


  • Catalysts

  • Desiccant

  • Absorbent

  • Others


Breakup by End-Use Industry:


  • Water Treatment

  • Pharmaceutical

  • Textile

  • Oil & Gas

  • Chemical

  • Others


Breakup by Form:


  • Powder

  • Beads


Breakup by Mesh Size:


  • 80-150 Mesh

  • 150-300 Mesh

  • Above 300 Mesh


Regional Insights:


  • North America (United States, Canada)

  • Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, Australia, Indonesia, Korea, Others)

  • Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Others)

  • Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Others)

  • Middle East and Africa (United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Iraq, Other)


Key highlights of the Report:


  • Market Performance

  • Market Outlook

  • COVID-19 Impact on the Market

  • Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

  • Historical, Current and Future Market Trends

  • Market Drivers and Success Factors

  • SWOT Analysis

  • Structure of the Market

  • Value Chain Analysis

  • Comprehensive Mapping of the Competitive Landscape


Note: If you need specific information that is not currently within the scope of the report, we can provide it to you as a part of the customization.


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