North America Bleaching Clay Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product Type (Activated Bleaching Clay, and Natural Bleaching Clay), By Application, By Country and Growth Forecast, 2024 - 2031
The North America Bleaching Clay Market would witness market growth of 6.2% CAGR during the forecast period (2024-2031). In the year 2020, the North America market's volume surged to 373.87 kilo tonnes, showcasing a growth of 18.9% (2020-2023).
In the bleaching clay market, the application of bleaching clay in the purification of vegetable oils and animal fats is paramount. Vegetable oils, derived from various plant sources, and animal fats, obtained from animal tissues, undergo refining processes to remove impurities and contaminants, ensuring high-quality end products for consumption and industrial use. Thus, the US market would utilize 303.90 kilo tonnes of bleaching clay in vegetable oils and animal fats segment by 2031.
The US market dominated the North America Bleaching Clay Market by Country in 2023, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2031; thereby, achieving a market value of $312.6 Million by 2031. The Canada market is registering a CAGR of 8.6% during (2024 - 2031). Additionally, The Mexico market would showcase a CAGR of 7.7% during (2024 - 2031).
Beyond industrial applications, bleaching clays, such as soil and water treatment, are employed in environmental remediation efforts. By adsorbing pollutants, heavy metals, and organic compounds, it helps mitigate environmental contamination and restore ecosystems affected by industrial activities and pollution. By adsorbing contaminants, bleaching clays immobilize them within the soil matrix, preventing their migration into groundwater or plant uptake.
Furthermore, the market is characterized by ongoing trends and innovations to enhance product performance, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. With a growing emphasis on sustainability and environmental stewardship, companies are adopting sustainable sourcing practices for raw materials used in bleaching clays. This includes promoting responsible mining practices, implementing reclamation plans, and exploring alternative sources of natural minerals to minimize ecological impact and support long-term resource availability.
In addition, Canada's food and beverage sector includes a diverse range of products that utilize refined edible oils, such as cooking oils, margarine, dressings, and snack foods. As per the data from the Government of Canada, in 2022, the food and beverage processing industry were the largest manufacturing industry in Canada in terms of production value, with sales of goods manufactured worth $156.5 billion. In 2022, processed food and beverage product exports reached a noteworthy $54.3 billion in value, reflecting a 14.1% growth compared to 2021. This figure accounted for 34.7% of the total value of production. Therefore, North America's rising edible oils and food & beverage sectors will boost the demand for bleaching clay in the coming years.
Based on Product Type, the market is segmented into Activated Bleaching Clay, and Natural Bleaching Clay. Based on Application, the market is segmented into Vegetable Oil & Animal Fats, Industrial Oil, and Mineral Oil & Waxes. Based on countries, the market is segmented into U.S., Mexico, Canada, and Rest of North America.
List of Key Companies Profiled
- Arkema S.A.
- Clariant AG
- DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
- BASF SE
- Kemira Oyj
- Merck KGaA
- Akzo Nobel N.V.
- EP Minerals, LLC (U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc.)
- Oil-Dri Corporation of America
- Musim Mas Group
By Product Type (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
- Activated Bleaching Clay
- Natural Bleaching Clay
- Vegetable Oil & Animal Fats
- Industrial Oil
- Mineral Oil & Waxes
- US
- Canada
- Mexico
- Rest of North America
- Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
- 1.1 Market Definition
- 1.2 Objectives
- 1.3 Market Scope
- 1.4 Segmentation
- 1.4.1 North America Bleaching Clay Market, by Product Type
- 1.4.2 North America Bleaching Clay Market, by Application
- 1.4.3 North America Bleaching Clay Market, by Country
- 1.5 Methodology for the research
- Chapter 2. Market at a Glance
- 2.1 Key Highlights
- Chapter 3. Market Overview
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.1.1 Overview
- 3.1.1.1 Market Composition and Scenario
- 3.2 Key Factors Impacting the Market
- 3.2.1 Market Drivers
- 3.2.2 Market Opportunities
- 3.2.3 Market Restraints
- 3.2.4 Market Challenges
- 3.3 Porter Five Forces Analysis
- Chapter 4. North America Bleaching Clay Market by Product Type
- 4.1 North America Activated Bleaching Clay Market by Region
- 4.2 North America Natural Bleaching Clay Market by Region
- Chapter 5. North America Bleaching Clay Market by Application
- 5.1 North America Vegetable Oil & Animal Fats Market by Country
- 5.2 North America Industrial Oil Market by Country
- 5.3 North America Mineral Oil & Waxes Market by Country
- Chapter 6. North America Bleaching Clay Market by Country
- 6.1 US Bleaching Clay Market
- 6.1.1 US Bleaching Clay Market by Product Type
- 6.1.2 US Bleaching Clay Market by Application
- 6.2 Canada Bleaching Clay Market
- 6.2.1 Canada Bleaching Clay Market by Product Type
- 6.2.2 Canada Bleaching Clay Market by Application
- 6.3 Mexico Bleaching Clay Market
- 6.3.1 Mexico Bleaching Clay Market by Product Type
- 6.3.2 Mexico Bleaching Clay Market by Application
- 6.4 Rest of North America Bleaching Clay Market
- 6.4.1 Rest of North America Bleaching Clay Market by Product Type
- 6.4.2 Rest of North America Bleaching Clay Market by Application
- Chapter 7. Company Profiles
- 7.1 Arkema S.A.
- 7.1.1 Company Overview
- 7.1.2 Financial Analysis
- 7.1.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 7.1.4 Research & Development Expenses
- 7.1.5 SWOT Analysis
- 7.2 Clariant AG
- 7.2.1 Company Overview
- 7.2.2 Financial Analysis
- 7.2.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 7.2.4 Research & Development Expenses
- 7.2.5 SWOT Analysis
- 7.3 DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
- 7.3.1 Company Overview
- 7.3.2 Financial Analysis
- 7.3.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 7.3.4 Research & Development Expense
- 7.3.5 SWOT Analysis
- 7.4 BASF SE
- 7.4.1 Company Overview
- 7.4.2 Financial Analysis
- 7.4.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 7.4.4 Research & Development Expense
- 7.4.5 SWOT Analysis
- 7.5 Kemira Oyj
- 7.5.1 Company Overview
- 7.5.2 Financial Analysis
- 7.5.3 Segmental Analysis
- 7.5.4 Research & Development Expenses
- 7.5.5 SWOT Analysis
- 7.6 Merck KGaA
- 7.6.1 Company Overview
- 7.6.2 Financial Analysis
- 7.6.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 7.6.4 Research & Development Expense
- 7.6.5 SWOT Analysis
- 7.7 Akzo Nobel N.V.
- 7.7.1 Company Overview
- 7.7.2 Financial Analysis
- 7.7.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 7.7.4 SWOT Analysis
- 7.8 EP Minerals, LLC (U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc.)
- 7.8.1 Company Overview
- 7.8.2 Financial Analysis
- 7.8.3 Segmental Analysis
- 7.8.4 SWOT Analysis
- 7.9 Oil-Dri Corporation of America
- 7.9.1 Company Overview
- 7.9.2 Financial Analysis
- 7.9.3 Segmental Analysis
- 7.9.4 Research & Development Expenses
- 7.9.5 SWOT Analysis
- 7.10. Musim Mas Group
- 7.10.1 Company Overview
- 7.10.2 SWOT Analysis
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