Coconut Shell Activated Carbon Manufacturers in Sri Lanka
Coconut Shell Activated Carbon, Supplied from Sri Lanka
We supply coconut shell activated carbon from Sri Lankan plants: granular, powdered and gold-recovery grades for water treatment, air filters, food and mining. Our team checks iodine number, hardness and moisture on each lot and ships FOB Colombo or to your port.
Granular (GAC) $3,100 to $4,600/MT, powdered (PAC) $2,600 to $3,800/MT, gold-recovery $5,600 to $6,500/MT. FOB Colombo, by iodine number, mesh and quantity.
- Iodine 900 to 1,200 mg/g
- GAC, PAC, pellets, gold recovery
- Lab report per lot
- Bags, jumbo bags, full containers
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Activated Carbon companies in Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan companies, including 15 registered exporters. Sri Lanka’s supply base, from public trade registries.
Most-listed products
- Activated carbon5
- Coconut shell charcoal3
- Coconut shell products2
Where they are
- Colombo6
- Kurunegala1
- Naththandiya1
- Hambantota1
Activated Carbon exporters with full company profiles
Products and logo as each company lists them. We quote any of them for you, or compare several and send you the best offer.

Coconut shell activated carbon and other coconut shells related products
Listed from the Coconut Development Authority

Manufacturer and Marketer of Coconut Shell Activated Carbon
Listed from Export trade records

Activated Carbon
Listed from the Coconut Development Authority

Activated Carbon
Listed from the Coconut Development Authority

Coconut Shell Charcoal, Coconut Shells
Listed from the Sri Lanka Export Development Board
Ceylon Tea, Activated Carbon, Coconut Shell Products, Coconut Oil
Listed from the Sri Lanka Tea Board directory

Coconut Products, Activated Carbon
Listed from the Coconut Development Authority
Sri Lanka’s activated carbon exporters A to Z (16)
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Coconut shell activated carbon and other coconut shells related products
Listed from the Coconut Development Authority

Coconut Shell Charcoal, Coconut Shells
Listed from the Sri Lanka Export Development Board
Listed from the Halal Accreditation Council (HAC) list of certified companies
Listed from the Coconut Development Authority
Listed from Export trade records
Ceylon Tea, Activated Carbon, Coconut Shell Products, Coconut Oil
Listed from the Sri Lanka Tea Board directory
Coconut Shell Charcoal, Activated Carbon, Coconut Fiber
Listed from the Coconut Development Authority
Coconut shell charcoal, Active carbon
Listed from the Industrial Development Board (IDB) BizConnect directory

Manufacturer and Marketer of Coconut Shell Activated Carbon
Listed from Export trade records

Activated Carbon
Listed from the Coconut Development Authority
Listed from the Coconut Development Authority
Listed from the Halal Accreditation Council (HAC) list of certified companies

Activated Carbon
Listed from the Coconut Development Authority

Coconut Products, Activated Carbon
Listed from the Coconut Development Authority
Listed from the Coconut Development Authority
2024/25: Innovative Export Product of the Year | 2024/25: Merit award, Coconut Shell Products
Listed from the Export Development Board’s Presidential Export Awards winners list (2024/25)
Activated Carbon: sourcing tools & products
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Sourcing Activated Carbon from Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is one of the world’s leading producers of coconut-shell activated carbon: a harder, more microporous carbon than coal- or wood-based grades, valued for water and air purification, gold recovery, and food, beverage and pharmaceutical processing. The island’s coconut triangle supplies a steady stream of shell charcoal, and Sri Lankan manufacturers run steam-activation and chemical-activation lines that export granular (GAC), powdered (PAC), pelletised and impregnated grades worldwide.
What buyers specify
When you send an enquiry, exporters will ask you to confirm:
- Grade & form: granular (GAC), powdered (PAC), pelletised, or impregnated.
- Iodine number (commonly 600–1200 mg/g) and CTC activity, the core adsorption-capacity specs.
- Mesh / particle size: e.g. 4×8, 8×30, 12×40 for GAC; 200–325 mesh for PAC.
- Hardness, ash, moisture and pH: coconut-shell carbon’s high hardness is its key advantage for reactivation and long bed life.
- End-use certification: food-grade (NSF/ANSI 61), pharmacopoeia (USP/EP), or potable-water compliance.
Common applications
Drinking-water and wastewater treatment, air and gas-phase filtration, gold recovery (CIP/CIL), food & beverage decolourising, pharmaceutical purification, and rising demand from energy-storage and EV supply chains.
How to buy
Most Sri Lankan activated-carbon exporters quote FOB Colombo in USD, ship in 25 kg bags, jumbo bags or bulk containers, and provide a Certificate of Analysis per batch. Minimum orders typically run from one pallet to a full container load. Tell us the grade and volume and we quote it, source it from the right plant, check the lot in Sri Lanka and ship it to you. Quotes are free. It is free to enquire.
Frequently asked questions
Why source coconut-shell activated carbon from Sri Lanka?
Consistent coconut-shell feedstock plus established steam-activation capacity make Sri Lanka one of the most reliable origins for high-hardness, microporous carbon, particularly where reactivation and long service life matter.
Can I get food-grade or pharmaceutical-grade material?
Yes. Several listed exporters hold NSF, ISO 22000 and pharmacopoeia (USP/EP) certifications; state your required standard in the enquiry and we source it from a certified plant.
What is the typical lead time?
It is production-dependent, but most exporters quote roughly 3–6 weeks for a standard grade once the order is confirmed; impregnated or custom specs can take longer.
Listings above show company-level information compiled from public Sri Lankan trade registries. Specifications and certifications vary by producer and shipment. Confirm grade, iodine number and certification directly with the exporter before ordering. Operated by Harker International (Pvt) Ltd.