Activated Alumina global market

Activated Alumina global market

Global Activated Alumina Market Research Report 2026

Explore the latest insights on the Activated Alumina global market. Get detailed analysis on market size, share, industry trends, key drivers, competitive landscape, and future forecast up to 2030.

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Date: 03-2026

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This report studies the global Activated Alumina market status and forecast, categorizes the global Activated Alumina market size (value & volume) by manufacturers, type, application, and region. This report focuses on the top manufacturers in North America, Europe, Japan, China, India, Southeast Asia and other regions (Central & South America, and Middle East & Africa).

Activated alumina is a form of aluminum oxide that is very porous and bonds with certain liquids and gases without its chemical or physical form changing. Due to its high porosity, it has a high ratio of surface area to weight. It is commonly used as a desiccant, for water treatment, and as a catalyst in natural gas and refining operations.
Currently, there are many producing companies in the world. The main market players are Honeywell UOP, Axens, CHALCO, BASF SE, Porocel Industries and so on.

North America is the largest production regions of Activated Alumina, with a production value market share nearly 43.69% in 2016.

The second place is China; following North America with the production value market share over 18.85% in 2016.

Activated Alumina used for Fluoride Adsorbent, Desiccant, Catalyst, Refractory Additives. And others. Report data showed that 39.92% of the Activated Alumina market demand for Catalyst in 2016.

There are two kinds of Powdered Form Activated Alumina and Sphered Form Activated Alumina. Back- end Activated Alumina is important in the Sphered Form Activated Alumina, with a Production market share nearly 84.54% in 2016.

The global Activated Alumina market is valued at 620 million US$ in 2017 and will reach 900 million US$ by the end of 2025, growing at a CAGR of 4.7% during 2025-2036.

The major manufacturers covered in this report
    Honeywell International Inc
    Axens
    CHALCO
    Huber
    BASF SE
    Porocel Industries
    Sumimoto
    Jiangsu Jingjing New Material
    Jiangsu Sanji
    Sorbead India

Geographically, this report studies the top producers and consumers, focuses on product capacity, production, value, consumption, market share and growth opportunity in these key regions, covering
    North America
    Europe
    China
    Japan
    India
    Southeast Asia
    Other regions (Central & South America, Middle East & Africa)

We can also provide the customized separate regional or country-level reports, for the following regions:
    North America
        United States
        Canada
        Mexico
    Asia-Pacific
        China
        India
        Japan
        South Korea
        Australia
        Indonesia
        Singapore
        Rest of Asia-Pacific
    Europe
        Germany
        France
        UK
        Italy
        Spain
        Russia
        Rest of Europe
    Central & South America
        Brazil
        Argentina
        Rest of South America
    Middle East & Africa
        Saudi Arabia
        Turkey
        Rest of Middle East & Africa

On the basis of product, this report displays the production, revenue, price, market share and growth rate of each type, primarily split into
    Powdered Form Activated Alumina
    Sphered Form Activated Alumina

By Application, the market can be split into
    Fluoride Adsorbent
    Desiccant
    Catalyst
    Refractory Additives
    Others

The study objectives of this report are:
    To analyze and study the global Activated Alumina capacity, production, value, consumption, status (2020-2024) and forecast (2025-2036);
    Focuses on the key Activated Alumina manufacturers, to study the capacity, production, value, market share and development plans in future.
    Focuses on the global key manufacturers, to define, describe and analyze the market competition landscape, SWOT analysis.
    To define, describe and forecast the market by type, application and region.
    To analyze the global and key regions market potential and advantage, opportunity and challenge, restraints and risks.
    To identify significant trends and factors driving or inhibiting the market growth.
    To analyze the opportunities in the market for stakeholders by identifying the high growth segments.
    To strategically analyze each submarket with respect to individual growth trend and their contribution to the market.
    To analyze competitive developments such as expansions, agreements, new product launches, and acquisitions in the market.
    To strategically profile the key players and comprehensively analyze their growth strategies.

In this study, the years considered to estimate the market size of Activated Alumina are as follows:
    History Year: 2020-2024
    Base Year: 2025
    Estimated Year: 2024
    Forecast Year 2025 to 2036

For the data information by region, company, type and application, 2017 is considered as the base year. Whenever data information was unavailable for the base year, the prior year has been considered.

Key Stakeholders
Activated Alumina Manufacturers
Activated Alumina Distributors/Traders/Wholesalers
Activated Alumina Subcomponent Manufacturers
Industry Association
Downstream Vendors

Available Customizations
With the given market data, Chem Reports offers customizations according to the company's specific needs. The following customization options are available for the report:
Regional and country-level analysis of the Activated Alumina market, by end-use.
Detailed analysis and profiles of additional market players.
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Table of Contents

Global Activated Alumina Market Professional Survey Report
1 Industry Overview of Activated Alumina
    1.1 Definition and Specifications of Activated Alumina
        1.1.1 Definition of Activated Alumina
        1.1.2 Specifications of Activated Alumina
    1.2 Classification of Activated Alumina
        1.2.1 Powdered Form Activated Alumina
        1.2.2 Sphered Form Activated Alumina
    1.3 Applications of Activated Alumina
        1.3.1 Fluoride Adsorbent
        1.3.2 Desiccant
        1.3.3 Catalyst
        1.3.4 Refractory Additives
        1.3.5 Others
    1.4 Market Segment by Regions
        1.4.1 North America
        1.4.2 Europe
        1.4.3 China
        1.4.4 Japan
        1.4.5 Southeast Asia
        1.4.6 India

2 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Activated Alumina
    2.1 Raw Material and Suppliers
    2.2 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Activated Alumina
    2.3 Manufacturing Process Analysis of Activated Alumina
    2.4 Industry Chain Structure of Activated Alumina

3 Technical Data and Manufacturing Plants Analysis of Activated Alumina
    3.1 Capacity and Commercial Production Date of Global Activated Alumina Major Manufacturers in
    3.2 Manufacturing Plants Distribution of Global Activated Alumina Major Manufacturers in
    3.3 R&D Status and Technology Source of Global Activated Alumina Major Manufacturers in
    3.4 Raw Materials Sources Analysis of Global Activated Alumina Major Manufacturers in

4 Global Activated Alumina Overall Market Overview
    4.1 -E Overall Market Analysis
    4.2 Capacity Analysis
        4.2.1 -E Global Activated Alumina Capacity and Growth Rate Analysis
        4.2.2  Activated Alumina Capacity Analysis (Company Segment)
    4.3 Sales Analysis
        4.3.1 -E Global Activated Alumina Sales and Growth Rate Analysis
        4.3.2  Activated Alumina Sales Analysis (Company Segment)
    4.4 Sales Price Analysis
        4.4.1 -E Global Activated Alumina Sales Price
        4.4.2  Activated Alumina Sales Price Analysis (Company Segment)

5 Activated Alumina Regional Market Analysis
    5.1 North America Activated Alumina Market Analysis
        5.1.1 North America Activated Alumina Market Overview
        5.1.2 North America -E Activated Alumina Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
        5.1.3 North America -E Activated Alumina Sales Price Analysis
        5.1.4 North America  Activated Alumina Market Share Analysis
    5.2 Europe Activated Alumina Market Analysis
        5.2.1 Europe Activated Alumina Market Overview
        5.2.2 Europe -E Activated Alumina Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
        5.2.3 Europe -E Activated Alumina Sales Price Analysis
        5.2.4 Europe  Activated Alumina Market Share Analysis
    5.3 China Activated Alumina Market Analysis
        5.3.1 China Activated Alumina Market Overview
        5.3.2 China -E Activated Alumina Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
        5.3.3 China -E Activated Alumina Sales Price Analysis
        5.3.4 China  Activated Alumina Market Share Analysis
    5.4 Japan Activated Alumina Market Analysis
        5.4.1 Japan Activated Alumina Market Overview
        5.4.2 Japan -E Activated Alumina Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
        5.4.3 Japan -E Activated Alumina Sales Price Analysis
        5.4.4 Japan  Activated Alumina Market Share Analysis
    5.5 Southeast Asia Activated Alumina Market Analysis
        5.5.1 Southeast Asia Activated Alumina Market Overview
        5.5.2 Southeast Asia -E Activated Alumina Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
        5.5.3 Southeast Asia -E Activated Alumina Sales Price Analysis
        5.5.4 Southeast Asia  Activated Alumina Market Share Analysis
    5.6 India Activated Alumina Market Analysis
        5.6.1 India Activated Alumina Market Overview
        5.6.2 India -E Activated Alumina Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
        5.6.3 India -E Activated Alumina Sales Price Analysis
        5.6.4 India  Activated Alumina Market Share Analysis

6 Global -E Activated Alumina Segment Market Analysis (by Type)
    6.1 Global -E Activated Alumina Sales by Type
    6.2 Different Types of Activated Alumina Product Interview Price Analysis
    6.3 Different Types of Activated Alumina Product Driving Factors Analysis
        6.3.1 Powdered Form Activated Alumina Growth Driving Factor Analysis
        6.3.2 Sphered Form Activated Alumina Growth Driving Factor Analysis

7 Global -E Activated Alumina Segment Market Analysis (by Application)
    7.1 Global -E Activated Alumina Consumption by Application
    7.2 Different Application of Activated Alumina Product Interview Price Analysis
    7.3 Different Application of Activated Alumina Product Driving Factors Analysis
        7.3.1 Fluoride Adsorbent of Activated Alumina Growth Driving Factor Analysis
        7.3.2 Desiccant of Activated Alumina Growth Driving Factor Analysis
        7.3.3 Catalyst of Activated Alumina Growth Driving Factor Analysis
        7.3.4 Refractory Additives of Activated Alumina Growth Driving Factor Analysis
        7.3.5 Others of Activated Alumina Growth Driving Factor Analysis

8 Major Manufacturers Analysis of Activated Alumina
    8.1 Honeywell International Inc
        8.1.1 Company Profile
        8.1.2 Product Picture and Specifications
            8.1.2.1 Product A
            8.1.2.2 Product B
        8.1.3 Honeywell International Inc  Activated Alumina Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
        8.1.4 Honeywell International Inc  Activated Alumina Business Region Distribution Analysis
    8.2 Axens
        8.2.1 Company Profile
        8.2.2 Product Picture and Specifications
            8.2.2.1 Product A
            8.2.2.2 Product B
        8.2.3 Axens  Activated Alumina Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
        8.2.4 Axens  Activated Alumina Business Region Distribution Analysis
    8.3 CHALCO
        8.3.1 Company Profile
        8.3.2 Product Picture and Specifications
            8.3.2.1 Product A
            8.3.2.2 Product B
        8.3.3 CHALCO  Activated Alumina Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
        8.3.4 CHALCO  Activated Alumina Business Region Distribution Analysis
    8.4 Huber
        8.4.1 Company Profile
        8.4.2 Product Picture and Specifications
            8.4.2.1 Product A
            8.4.2.2 Product B
        8.4.3 Huber  Activated Alumina Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
        8.4.4 Huber  Activated Alumina Business Region Distribution Analysis
    8.5 BASF SE
        8.5.1 Company Profile
        8.5.2 Product Picture and Specifications
            8.5.2.1 Product A
            8.5.2.2 Product B
        8.5.3 BASF SE  Activated Alumina Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
        8.5.4 BASF SE  Activated Alumina Business Region Distribution Analysis
    8.6 Porocel Industries
        8.6.1 Company Profile
        8.6.2 Product Picture and Specifications
            8.6.2.1 Product A
            8.6.2.2 Product B
        8.6.3 Porocel Industries  Activated Alumina Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
        8.6.4 Porocel Industries  Activated Alumina Business Region Distribution Analysis
    8.7 Sumimoto
        8.7.1 Company Profile
        8.7.2 Product Picture and Specifications
            8.7.2.1 Product A
            8.7.2.2 Product B
        8.7.3 Sumimoto  Activated Alumina Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
        8.7.4 Sumimoto  Activated Alumina Business Region Distribution Analysis
    8.8 Jiangsu Jingjing New Material
        8.8.1 Company Profile
        8.8.2 Product Picture and Specifications
            8.8.2.1 Product A
            8.8.2.2 Product B
        8.8.3 Jiangsu Jingjing New Material  Activated Alumina Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
        8.8.4 Jiangsu Jingjing New Material  Activated Alumina Business Region Distribution Analysis
    8.9 Jiangsu Sanji
        8.9.1 Company Profile
        8.9.2 Product Picture and Specifications
            8.9.2.1 Product A
            8.9.2.2 Product B
        8.9.3 Jiangsu Sanji  Activated Alumina Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
        8.9.4 Jiangsu Sanji  Activated Alumina Business Region Distribution Analysis
    8.10 Sorbead India
        8.10.1 Company Profile
        8.10.2 Product Picture and Specifications
            8.10.2.1 Product A
            8.10.2.2 Product B
        8.10.3 Sorbead India  Activated Alumina Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
        8.10.4 Sorbead India  Activated Alumina Business Region Distribution Analysis

9 Development Trend of Analysis of Activated Alumina Market
    9.1 Global Activated Alumina Market Trend Analysis
        9.1.1 Global -2025 Activated Alumina Market Size (Volume and Value) Forecast
        9.1.2 Global -2025 Activated Alumina Sales Price Forecast
    9.2 Activated Alumina Regional Market Trend
        9.2.1 North America -2025 Activated Alumina Consumption Forecast
        9.2.2 Europe -2025 Activated Alumina Consumption Forecast
        9.2.3 China -2025 Activated Alumina Consumption Forecast
        9.2.4 Japan -2025 Activated Alumina Consumption Forecast
        9.2.5 Southeast Asia -2025 Activated Alumina Consumption Forecast
        9.2.6 India -2025 Activated Alumina Consumption Forecast
    9.3 Activated Alumina Market Trend (Product Type)
    9.4 Activated Alumina Market Trend (Application)

10 Activated Alumina Marketing Type Analysis
    10.1 Activated Alumina Regional Marketing Type Analysis
    10.2 Activated Alumina International Trade Type Analysis
    10.3 Traders or Distributors with Contact Information of Activated Alumina by Region
    10.4 Activated Alumina Supply Chain Analysis

11 Consumers Analysis of Activated Alumina
    11.1 Consumer 1 Analysis
    11.2 Consumer 2 Analysis
    11.3 Consumer 3 Analysis
    11.4 Consumer 4 Analysis

12 Conclusion of the Global Activated Alumina Market Professional Survey Report
    Methodology
    Analyst Introduction
    Data Source
List of Tables and Figures
    Figure Picture of Activated Alumina
    Table Product Specifications of Activated Alumina
    Table Classification of Activated Alumina
    Figure Global Production Market Share of Activated Alumina by Type in
    Figure Powdered Form Activated Alumina Picture
    Table Major Manufacturers of Powdered Form Activated Alumina
    Figure Sphered Form Activated Alumina Picture
    Table Major Manufacturers of Sphered Form Activated Alumina
    Table Applications of Activated Alumina
    Figure Global Consumption Volume Market Share of Activated Alumina by Application in
    Figure Fluoride Adsorbent Examples
    Table Major Consumers in Fluoride Adsorbent
    Figure Desiccant Examples
    Table Major Consumers in Desiccant
    Figure Catalyst Examples
    Table Major Consumers in Catalyst
    Figure Refractory Additives Examples
    Table Major Consumers in Refractory Additives
    Figure Others Examples
    Table Major Consumers in Others
    Figure Market Share of Activated Alumina by Regions
    Figure North America Activated Alumina Market Size (Million USD) (-2025)
    Figure Europe Activated Alumina Market Size (Million USD) (-2025)
    Figure China Activated Alumina Market Size (Million USD) (-2025)
    Figure Japan Activated Alumina Market Size (Million USD) (-2025)
    Figure Southeast Asia Activated Alumina Market Size (Million USD) (-2025)
    Figure India Activated Alumina Market Size (Million USD) (-2025)
    Table Activated Alumina Raw Material and Suppliers
    Table Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Activated Alumina in
    Figure Manufacturing Process Analysis of Activated Alumina
    Figure Industry Chain Structure of Activated Alumina
    Table Capacity and Commercial Production Date of Global Activated Alumina Major Manufacturers in
    Table Manufacturing Plants Distribution of Global Activated Alumina Major Manufacturers in
    Table R&D Status and Technology Source of Global Activated Alumina Major Manufacturers in
    Table Raw Materials Sources Analysis of Global Activated Alumina Major Manufacturers in
    Table Global Capacity, Sales , Price, Cost, Sales Revenue (M USD) and Gross Margin of Activated Alumina -E
    Figure Global -E Activated Alumina Market Size (Volume) and Growth Rate
    Figure Global -E Activated Alumina Market Size (Value) and Growth Rate
    Table -E Global Activated Alumina Capacity and Growth Rate
    Table  Global Activated Alumina Capacity (K MT) List (Company Segment)
    Table -E Global Activated Alumina Sales (K MT) and Growth Rate
    Table  Global Activated Alumina Sales (K MT) List (Company Segment)
    Table -E Global Activated Alumina Sales Price (USD/MT)
    Table  Global Activated Alumina Sales Price (USD/MT) List (Company Segment)
    Figure North America Capacity Overview
    Table North America Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Activated Alumina -E
    Figure North America -E Activated Alumina Sales Price (USD/MT)
    Figure North America  Activated Alumina Sales Market Share
    Figure Europe Capacity Overview
    Table Europe Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Activated Alumina -E
    Figure Europe -E Activated Alumina Sales Price (USD/MT)
    Figure Europe  Activated Alumina Sales Market Share
    Figure China Capacity Overview
    Table China Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Activated Alumina -E
    Figure China -E Activated Alumina Sales Price (USD/MT)
    Figure China  Activated Alumina Sales Market Share
    Figure Japan Capacity Overview
    Table Japan Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Activated Alumina -E
    Figure Japan -E Activated Alumina Sales Price (USD/MT)
    Figure Japan  Activated Alumina Sales Market Share
    Figure Southeast Asia Capacity Overview
    Table Southeast Asia Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Activated Alumina -E
    Figure Southeast Asia -E Activated Alumina Sales Price (USD/MT)
    Figure Southeast Asia  Activated Alumina Sales Market Share
    Figure India Capacity Overview
    Table India Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Activated Alumina -E
    Figure India -E Activated Alumina Sales Price (USD/MT)
    Figure India  Activated Alumina Sales Market Share
    Table Global -E Activated Alumina Sales (K MT) by Type
    Table Different Types Activated Alumina Product Interview Price
    Table Global -E Activated Alumina Sales (K MT) by Application
    Table Different Application Activated Alumina Product Interview Price
    Table Honeywell International Inc Information List
    Table Product Overview
    Table  Honeywell International Inc Activated Alumina Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
    Figure  Honeywell International Inc Activated Alumina Business Region Distribution
    Table Axens Information List
    Table Product Overview
    Table  Axens Activated Alumina Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
    Figure  Axens Activated Alumina Business Region Distribution
    Table CHALCO Information List
    Table Product Overview
    Table  CHALCO Activated Alumina Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
    Figure  CHALCO Activated Alumina Business Region Distribution
    Table Huber Information List
    Table Product Overview
    Table  Huber Activated Alumina Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
    Figure  Huber Activated Alumina Business Region Distribution
    Table BASF SE Information List
    Table Product Overview
    Table  BASF SE Activated Alumina Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
    Figure  BASF SE Activated Alumina Business Region Distribution
    Table Porocel Industries Information List
    Table Product Overview
    Table  Porocel Industries Activated Alumina Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
    Figure  Porocel Industries Activated Alumina Business Region Distribution
    Table Sumimoto Information List
    Table Product Overview
    Table  Sumimoto Activated Alumina Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
    Figure  Sumimoto Activated Alumina Business Region Distribution
    Table Jiangsu Jingjing New Material Information List
    Table Product Overview
    Table  Jiangsu Jingjing New Material Activated Alumina Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
    Figure  Jiangsu Jingjing New Material Activated Alumina Business Region Distribution
    Table Jiangsu Sanji Information List
    Table Product Overview
    Table  Jiangsu Sanji Activated Alumina Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
    Figure  Jiangsu Sanji Activated Alumina Business Region Distribution
    Table Sorbead India Information List
    Table Product Overview
    Table  Sorbead India Activated Alumina Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
    Figure  Sorbead India Activated Alumina Business Region Distribution
    Figure Global -2025 Activated Alumina Market Size (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
    Figure Global -2025 Activated Alumina Market Size (Million USD) and Growth Rate Forecast
    Figure Global -2025 Activated Alumina Sales Price (USD/MT) Forecast
    Figure North America -2025 Activated Alumina Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
    Figure China -2025 Activated Alumina Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
    Figure Europe -2025 Activated Alumina Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
    Figure Southeast Asia -2025 Activated Alumina Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
    Figure Japan -2025 Activated Alumina Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
    Figure India -2025 Activated Alumina Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
    Table Global Sales Volume (K MT) of Activated Alumina by Type -2025
    Table Global Consumption Volume (K MT) of Activated Alumina by Application -2025
    Table Traders or Distributors with Contact Information of Activated Alumina by Region

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