Global Smectite Clays Market 2024 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2030

Global Smectite Clays Market 2024 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2030

The name bentonite was first suggested in 1898 for clay hosted by the Benton Shale in Wyoming. It was initially described as clay formed by the alteration of volcanic ash, but the most widely used commercial definition is that bentonite is clay consisting essentially of smectite minerals (usually montmorillonite) regardless of occurrence or origin.

Most economic bentonite deposits are of Cretaceous age or younger and associated with marine shale and marl (Wyoming), calcareous sands and marls (Morocco), carbonaceous shales and coal (South Africa), sandstone and conglomerate (Australia), dacitic pyroclastics and tuffs (Milos), andesite (China) or rhyolite and obsidian/perlite (China and Mozambique).

Bentonite is characterised by exchangeable cations such as Ca2+, Mg2+, Na+ or Li+ which affect its designation and properties. For example, bentonite is typically described as either swelling or nonswelling bentonite. Swelling bentonite (also known as western bentonite) is sodium bentonite that swells in water and is generally used in its natural state. Non-swelling bentonite is calcium bentonite (also known as southern bentonite) that is used as mined, after treatment with soda ash to produce sodium-exchanged bentonite, or treated with acid to produce bleaching clay. Li-rich bentonite is known as hectorite and is commercially mined only in the US.

Natural bentonites occur in two main forms: Na-based and Ca-based. While Ca-bentonite is more common, Na-bentonite is a more effective binder. To boost the binding power of Ca-bentonite, it is subjected to a chemical reaction with soda ash to activate its outer and inner surfaces, which increases its ability to bind water.

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Smectite Clays market size was valued at US$ 1509 million in 2023 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 2127 million by 2030 with a CAGR of 5.1% during review period.

Global 5 largest manufacturers of Smectite Clays are Minerals Technologies (Amcol), Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC (BPM), Clariant, Imerys (S&B) and Black Hills Bentonite LLC, which make up about 54%. Among them, Minerals Technologies (Amcol) is the leader with about 18% market share.

North America is the largest market, with a share about 32%, followed by Europe and Asia-Pacific, with share about 31% and 29%. In terms of product type, Sodium Bentonite occupy the largest share of the total market, about 88%. And in terms of product application, the largest application is Molding Sands, followed by Drilling Mud.

This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Smectite Clays market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2024, are provided.

Key Features:

Global Smectite Clays market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2019-2030

Global Smectite Clays market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2019-2030

Global Smectite Clays market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2019-2030

Global Smectite Clays market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and ASP (USD/MT), 2019-2024

The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:

To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries

To assess the growth potential for Smectite Clays

To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market

To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace

This report profiles key players in the global Smectite Clays market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Minerals Technologies (Amcol), Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC (BPM), Clariant, Imerys (S&B), Black Hills Bentonite LLC, Wyo-Ben Inc, Bentonite Company LLC (Russia), Tolsa Group, Laviosa Minerals SpA, G & W Mineral Resources, etc.

This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.

Market Segmentation

Smectite Clays market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2019-2030, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.

Market segment by Type
Sodium Bentonite
Calcium Bentonite

Market segment by Application
Molding Sands
Iron Ore Pelletizing
Pet Litter
Drilling Mud
Civil Engineering & Environmental
Agriculture
Personal Care, Food & Drug
Others

Major players covered
Minerals Technologies (Amcol)
Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC (BPM)
Clariant
Imerys (S&B)
Black Hills Bentonite LLC
Wyo-Ben Inc
Bentonite Company LLC (Russia)
Tolsa Group
Laviosa Minerals SpA
G & W Mineral Resources
Hojun Group
Ningcheng Tianyu
Huawei Bentonite
China Jianping Cuican Peng Run Tu
Xinjiang Nonmetallic Minerals
LKAB Minerals
Ashapura Minechem Limited
Star Bentonite Group
Kunimine Industries
Fenghong New Material
Zhejiang Chang'an Renheng Technology
Liufangzi Bentonite
Bentonit União
Castiglioni Pes y Cia
Canbensan
Aydın Bentonit
KarBen
Elementis

Market segment by region, regional analysis covers

North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)

Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)

Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)

South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)

Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)

The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:

Chapter 1, to describe Smectite Clays product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.

Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Smectite Clays, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Smectite Clays from 2019 to 2024.

Chapter 3, the Smectite Clays competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.

Chapter 4, the Smectite Clays breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2019 to 2030.

Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2019 to 2030.

Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2019 to 2024.and Smectite Clays market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2025 to 2030.

Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.

Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Smectite Clays.

Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Smectite Clays sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.