According to The Insight Partners' research, the North America biochar market was valued at US$ 41,283.20 thousand in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 57,210.83 thousand by 2031, registering a CAGR of 5.1% from 2025 to 2031. Applications in wastewater management and increasing focus on organic farming are among the critical factors attributed to driving the North America biochar market growth.
The use of biochar in wastewater management is gaining traction as a sustainable and cost-effective solution for improving water quality, treating industrial wastewater, and managing contaminants. Biochar, a porous material created from organic biomass, has a unique ability to absorb a wide range of pollutants. The adoption of biochar in wastewater treatment operations is driven by growing environmental concerns, rising need for more efficient water treatment solutions, and increased regulatory pressure on industries to reduce their environmental impact. The agriculture, mining, and manufacturing sectors, among others, are increasingly employing biochar in their wastewater management processes. The agricultural sector, in particular, benefits from biochar's ability to treat farm runoff, reducing nutrient pollution that can degrade nearby water bodies. Municipal wastewater treatment facilities also explore biochar substances for their use in reducing contaminants before water is returned to the environment or reused in reservoirs. Further, research institutions are actively exploring new ways to optimize the use of biochar for wastewater treatment, which are likely to drive technological advancements and enhance the efficiency of its use. Thus, the use of biochar in wastewater management presents a promising avenue for improving water quality, reducing contaminations, and fostering more sustainable industrial and agricultural practices. As awareness of its benefits grows and technology improves, biochar's role in wastewater treatment is expected to bring significant growth trends in the biochar market in the coming years.
On the contrary, high production costs hamper the growth of the North America biochar market.
By form, the North America biochar market is segmented into granular, powder, and pellets. The powder segment held 55.0% share of North America biochar market share in 2024, amassing US$ 22,693.94 thousand. It is projected to garner US$ 31,963.69 thousand by 2031 to register 5.4% CAGR during 2025-2031.
By process, the North America biochar market is segmented into pyrolysis, gasification, torrefaction, and others. The pyrolysis segment held 65.0% share of North America biochar market share in 2024, amassing US$ 26,853.92 thousand. It is projected to garner US$ 37,078.56 thousand by 2031 to register 5.1% CAGR during 2025-2031.
By application, the North America biochar market is segmented into agriculture, animal feed, water treatment, electricity generation, construction, and others. The agriculture segment held 53.9% share of North America biochar market share in 2024, amassing US$ 22,235.51 thousand. It is projected to garner US$ 31,464.50 thousand by 2031 to register 5.4% CAGR during 2025-2031.
Based on country, the North America biochar market is categorized into the US, Canada, and Mexico. Our regional analysis states that the US captured 87.4% share of North America biochar market in 2024. It was assessed at US$ 36,068.45 thousand in 2024 and is likely to hit US$ 49,584.38 thousand by 2031, registering a CAGR of 5.0% during 2025-2031.
Key players operating in the biochar market are American BioCarbon, BC Biocarbon, BioCarbon Australia, Biochar Supreme LLC, Carbonis GmbH & Co KG, Element Biocarbon, Elkem ASA, Envigas AB, Genesis Enterprises Inc, Glanris, Green Man Char-Cyclic Carbon Pty Ltd, Olivketts Global Energy Ltd, Oregon Biochar Solutions, Phoenix Energy, and SOLER Group, among others.
- In June 2023, SOLER Group planned to build a large biochar production site in the USA starting in 2024. Located in the Appalachian region, it will produce at least 80,000 tons of renewable carbon annually using patented technology to turn wood residues into biochar and biochar.
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