The India biochar market size reached USD 71.91 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 183.95 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 11.00% during 2025-2033. The market is growing due to increasing demand for sustainable soil enhancement, carbon sequestration, and waste management solutions, driven by government initiatives, rising agricultural adoption, and interest in bio-based alternatives, with key applications in farming, forestry, and environmental remediation.
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Base Year
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2024 |
Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024 | USD 71.91 Million |
Market Forecast in 2033 | USD 183.95 Million |
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 | 11.00% |
Rising Adoption of Biochar in Sustainable Agriculture
The rising adoption of biochar in sustainable agriculture is boosting the India biochar market share. The application of biochar bolsters soil health through its ability to enhance water retention along with better aeration and microbial operation. This further helps farmers minimize their use of chemical fertilizers. Biochar emerges as a preferred sustainable soil amendment because of increasing soil degradation issues that affect agricultural productivity. Moreover, the integration of biochar into farming systems receives extra support through government programs which back organic farming and carbon sequestration initiatives. Various research studies and pilot projects focus on demonstrating biochar applications for different Indian soils under diverse climatic zones. Besides this, Indian farmers have identified the advantages to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while simultaneously combating the effects of climate change. For instance, in November 2024, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad signed an MoU with sustainability startup sentra.world to research the application of biochar in steel manufacturing. This collaboration aims to utilize surplus biomass to produce biochar, potentially reducing emissions by up to 40% and curbing stubble burning, thereby advancing sustainable practices in steelmaking processes nationwide. Furthermore, biochar adoption in Indian agriculture is growing because of spreading awareness and decreasing production costs. This is creating sustainable improvements in environmental conservation, crop production, securing the national food supply and promoting healthier soils, thus impelling the India biochar market growth.
Increasing Government and Private Sector Investments
The Indian biochar industry is experiencing increasing capital investments from both public sector and private companies that aim to increase production levels and commercial activities. Through National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) and National Bio-Energy Mission, the Indian government supports biochar production to capture carbon and manage waste materials. Additionally, the increasing incentives and subsidies directed toward bio-based products are fostering the adoption of biochar in the country. The potential of biochar also draws interest from private companies and startup businesses who investigate its various uses from soil remediation to water filtering and renewable energy production. For example, in November 2024, Tata Steel became the first Indian steel manufacturer to incorporate biochar into its production process, replacing approximately 30,000 tons of fossil fuel. This move has the potential to reduce over 50,000 tons of CO₂ emissions annually, underscoring Tata Steel's commitment to environmental sustainability and setting a precedent for the industry. In confluence with this, academic institutions along with industry players have started new research partnerships which advance production methods of biochar through improved techniques like pyrolysis and gasification while reducing costs and improving efficiency. As a result, biochar stands as a promising carbon-negative technology for sustainable development goals (SDGs) which has gained rising global attention, attracting additional investments and policy backing for India's bio-economy, thereby enhancing the India biochar market outlook.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the region level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on feedstock type, technology type, product form, and application.
Feedstock Type Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the feedstock type. This includes woody biomass, agricultural waste, animal manure, and others.
Technology Type Insights:
A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the technology type have also been provided in the report. This includes slow pyrolysis, fast pyrolysis, gasification, hydrothermal carbonization, and others.
Product Form Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the product form. This includes coarse and fine chips, fine powder, pellets, granules and prills, and liquid suspension.
Application Insights:
A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application have also been provided in the report. This includes farming, gardening, livestock feed, soil, water, and air treatment, and others.
Regional Insights:
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North, South, East, and West India.
The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.
Report Features | Details |
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Million USD |
Scope of the Report |
Exploration of Historical Trends and Market Outlook, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Future Market Assessment:
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Feedstock Types Covered | Woody Biomass, Agricultural Waste, Animal Manure, Others |
Technology Types Covered | Slow Pyrolysis, Fast Pyrolysis, Gasification, Hydrothermal Carbonization, Others |
Product Forms Covered | Coarse and Fine Chips, Fine Powder, Pellets, Granules and Prills, Liquid Suspension |
Applications Covered | Farming, Gardening, Livestock Feed, Soil, Water, and Air Treatment, Others |
Regions Covered | North India, South India, East India, West India |
Customization Scope | 10% Free Customization |
Post-Sale Analyst Support | 10-12 Weeks |
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