Global Diatomaceous Earth Market Growth 2025-2031

The global Diatomaceous Earth market size is predicted to grow from US$ 1194 million in 2025 to US$ 1669 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.7% from 2025 to 2031.

Diatomaceous Earth, also known as D.E., is a type of powder made from the sediment of fossilized algae found in bodies of water. The raw diatomite is a naturally occurring, soft, siliceous sedimentary rock that is easily crumbled into a fine white to off-white powder. It has a particle size ranging from less than 3 micrometres to more than 1 millimetre, but typically 10 to 200 micrometres. The properties which make Diatomaceous Earth valuable include low density, high porosity, high surface area, abrasiveness, insulating properties, inertness, absorptive capacity, brightness, and high silica content. It is mainly used as filter aids, fillers, absorbents etc.

Global 5 largest manufacturers of Diatomaceous Earth are Imerys, EP Minerals, Showa Chemical, Kuraray (Calgon Carbon Corporation) and Dicalite Minerals Corp. (Dicaperl), which make up over 42%. Among them, Imerys is the leader with about 18% market share.

North America is the largest market, with a share about 35%, followed by Europe and Asia-Pacific, with the share about 27% and 31%. In terms of product type, Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth occupies the largest share of the total market, about 70%. In terms of product application, Filter Aids occupy the largest share of the total market, over 55%.

LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Diatomaceous Earth Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Diatomaceous Earth sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Diatomaceous Earth sales for 2025 through 2031. With Diatomaceous Earth sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Diatomaceous Earth industry.

This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Diatomaceous Earth landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Diatomaceous Earth portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Diatomaceous Earth market.

This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Diatomaceous Earth and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Diatomaceous Earth.

This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Diatomaceous Earth market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.

Segmentation by Type:
Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth
Filter Grade Diatomaceous Earth

Segmentation by Application:
Filter Aids
Filler/Functional Additives
Absorbents
Gardening, Pest Control
Others

This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries

The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Imerys
EP Minerals
Showa Chemical
Kuraray (Calgon Carbon Corporation)
Dicalite Minerals Corp. (Dicaperl)
Diatomite CJSC
American Diatomite Inc.
JJS Minerals
Jilinyuantong Mineral Co.,ltd
Chanye
Sanxing Diatomite
Shengzhou Xinglong Products of Diatomite
Shengzhou Huali Diatomite Products
Changbai Mountain filter aid
Qingdao Best Diatomite

Key Questions Addressed in this Report

What is the 10-year outlook for the global Diatomaceous Earth market?

What factors are driving Diatomaceous Earth market growth, globally and by region?

Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?

How do Diatomaceous Earth market opportunities vary by end market size?

How does Diatomaceous Earth break out by Type, by Application?

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