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Carbon Dioxide Dioxide

Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is a colorless, odorless gas that is naturally present in Earth's atmosphere. It is a greenhouse gas, meaning it traps heat and contributes to the greenhouse effect. Carbon dioxide is essential for life on Earth, as it is involved in the process of photosynthesis and is a major component of the carbon cycle.

Carbon dioxide is produced through various natural and man-made processes. Natural sources include respiration of animals, volcanic eruptions, and decay of organic matter. Man-made sources of carbon dioxide include burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes.

Role in the Carbon Cycle

Carbon dioxide plays a critical role in the carbon cycle, which is the process by which carbon is exchanged between the atmosphere, oceans, and living organisms. Through photosynthesis, plants and other photosynthetic organisms use carbon dioxide along with sunlight to produce energy-rich compounds like carbohydrates. This process releases oxygen into the atmosphere, which is vital for the survival of many organisms, including humans.

In addition to plants, oceans are another important sink for carbon dioxide. They absorb a significant amount of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, which helps regulate its concentration. However, excessive amounts of carbon dioxide can lead to ocean acidification, which poses a threat to marine life and ecosystems.

Greenhouse Gas and Climate Change

Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas, meaning it can trap heat in the atmosphere. Along with other greenhouse gases like methane and nitrous oxide, carbon dioxide contributes to the greenhouse effect. This effect is essential for maintaining a habitable temperature on Earth, but human activities have been increasing the concentration of these gases in the atmosphere.

The increased concentration of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases is largely attributed to human activities such as burning fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas) for energy, deforestation, and industrial processes. This enhanced greenhouse effect is causing global warming and leading to climate change. The rising temperatures have a range of impacts, including melting polar ice caps, rising sea levels, more frequent and severe extreme weather events, and disruption of ecosystems.

Human Impacts and Mitigation

Human activities have significantly elevated the carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere. Prior to the industrial revolution, the concentration of carbon dioxide was around 280 parts per million (ppm). As of 2021, it has reached approximately 415 ppm, a level not seen in millions of years.

To mitigate the impacts of climate change, it is crucial to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. This involves transitioning to renewable and cleaner sources of energy, improving energy efficiency, adopting sustainable land-use practices, and promoting afforestation. Additionally, carbon capture and storage technologies aim to capture carbon dioxide emissions from industrial processes and store them underground.

Addressing carbon dioxide emissions requires global cooperation and concerted efforts to transition to a low-carbon economy. Many countries have committed to the Paris Agreement, which aims to limit the global temperature increase well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global carbon dioxide market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20111230 - Carbon dioxide

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

Global market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Global production, split by region and country
Global trade (exports and imports)
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

Company coverage:

CarbFix, CarbonFree, Quest Carbon Capture and Storage (SHELL), Carbon Engineering, Aker Carbon Capture, LanzaTech, CO2 Solutions by SAIPEM, Global Thermostat Climeworks, Net Power, Carbon Clean, CO2 Capsol, Svante, CarbonBuilt, Exxon Mobil, Linde, NRG Energy, Fluor, General Electric, Honeywell, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Dakota Gasification Company

Reasons to buy this report:

Take advantage of the latest data
Find deeper insights into current market developments
Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
How to load your idle production capacity
How to boost your sales on overseas markets
How to increase your profit margins
How to make your supply chain more sustainable
How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
How to outsource production to other countries
How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
19. Production, By Country, 2023
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
32. Export Prices, 2012–2023