Bentonite Market

Bentonite Market Size by Product (Sodium Bentonite, Calcium Bentonite, Sulphur Bentonite and Others), Application (Foundry Sands, Iron Ore Pelletizing, Refining, Drilling Muds, Absorbent/Adsorbent, Binder, Sealant, Civil Engineering and Others), End-Use Industry (Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Construction, Oil and Gas, Food and Beverage, Paper and Pulp, Agriculture, Ceramics, Wastewater Treatment and Others), Regions, Global Industry Analysis, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2024 to 2033

Base Year: 2023 Historical Data: 2020-22
  • Report ID: TBI-14377
  • Published Date: Jun, 2024
  • Pages: 239
  • Category: Chemicals & Materials
  • Format: PDF
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The global bentonite market was valued at USD 2 billion in 2023 and grew at a CAGR of 6% from 2024 to 2033. The market is expected to reach USD 3.58 billion by 2033. The expanding applications of bentonite across diverse industries will drive the growth of the global bentonite market.

Market Introduction:

Bentonite is a clay material predominantly formed of montmorillonite. it is a versatile material found in the natural environment. It even possesses remarkable or high capacity of swelling in water and transforms to a compact structure with a gel-like nature. Also, it is resistant to heat at high temperatures. Due to its ability to swell, bentonite is irreplaceable in drilling muds which are employed in the extraction of oil and natural gas as well as water drilling operations. it ensures that the processes of drilling are efficient and safe. They come in handy in environmental management projects. Bentonite’s adsorption ability is used to cap ponds, landfills and contaminated grounds to ensure further spread of pollutants is averted and contributes to the conservation of the environment. Bentonite is applicable in construction for uses such as, sealing of boreholes, water proofing and tunnel support. Bentonite is useful in cosmetics and skincare products, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, foods, and pharmaceuticals as a stabilizing, thickening or suspending agent.

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Recent Development
  • Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, investigated the fate and transit of viruses in compacted natural clays for pathogenic waste disposal. The discovery, published in the respected American Chemical Society journal Langmuir, offers a possible solution to the growing difficulty of handling pathogenic waste following the COVID-19 outbreak. Professors Bharat Venkata Tadikonda and Sachin Kumar, along with their research scholars Himanshu Yadav and Shubham Gaurav, co-authored the published study.

Market Dynamics:

Drivers

The expanding applications of bentonite across industries – bentonite is needed for the formation of moulds in the manufacturing, automotive, aerospace and mechanical industries, among others, which increases the sales of bentonite. It is also widely used in iron and steel industries. Hence, with increase in production of steel given the rapid infrastructure development and urbanization, it will also lead to the increased use of bentonite. it is also used in ceramics, paper, cosmetics industry, skin care products, toiletries, and also in formulation of some drugs. Thus, the importance of bentonite across different industries will propel the market's growth.

Restraints:

The cost challenges high grade bentonite with higher purity levels given their enhanced characteristics are costly. Furthermore, there are better grades of bentonite having special properties which cost higher than the regular or general bentonite. supply and demand shifts, economic variables in the global economy, and changes in regulations also impact prices. therefore, the changing cost concerns will hamper the market's growth.

Opportunities:

Technological advancements and innovations – scientists and other stakeholders are continuously engaged in an effort to alter the bentonite formulations to enhance their properties and expand its applications. New nanotechnology has revealed the opportunities to enhance the surface properties of bentonite that in its turn raises its reactivity. Consequently, these materials reveal enhanced adsorption, catalysis, and drug delivery capabilities, which can be utilized in a broader range of developments, such as pharmaceuticals and environmental remediation. furthermore, the use of bentonite in biodegradable polymer-based composites offers solutions for packaging, agriculture, and construction sectors. Scientists are also working to utilize bentonite in order to create smart materials that possess the capability to act to environmental stimuli like heat or pressure. therefore, technological advancement and innovation will fuel the global bentonite market's growth.

Regional segmentation analysis:

The regions analyzed for the market include North America, Europe, South America, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. North America emerged as the most significant global bentonite market, with a 40% market revenue share in 2023.

High-quality Bentonite resources in the region facilitate steady and reliable supply. New technologies make mineral extraction more effective and less costly, while stringent regulation led to high standard in term of product quality. the developing oil and gas well drilling, construction, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals industry of the region also drive the market demand for bentonite. In addition, North America offers a robust environment for research and development leading to advanced techniques to enhance bentonite production and applications.

North America Region Bentonite Market Share in 2023 - 40%

 

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  • Wyoming is the nation's leader in bentonite production, producing over 4 million tonnes annually. Wyoming's bentonite can swell up to 16 times its original size and absorb up to 10 times its weight in water. According to the WORLD RECORD ACADEMY, Wyoming has 70% of the world's known supply of bentonite and sets the world record for having the World's Largest Bentonite Deposits.
Product Segment Analysis

The product segment is divided into sodium bentonite, calcium bentonite, sulphur bentonite and others. The sodium bentonite segment dominated the market, with a market share of around 40% in 2023. Sodium bentonite may also be referred to as sodium calcium bentonite or sodium potassium Bentonite. it possesses a high concentration of sodium ions. Its high capacity of swelling once immersed in water offers it a unique property that are sought after in sealing and plugging usages in construction. it finds its usage in agriculture, consumer products, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals as well. sodium bentonite is available in many countries with some of the large deposits in various parts of the world which ensure steady supply for the rising market demand. Sodium bentonite is cost effective. This further strengthens its dominance in the market.

Application Segment Analysis

The application segment is divided into foundry sands, iron ore pelletizing, refining, drilling muds, absorbent/adsorbent, binder, sealant, and civil engineering. The foundry sands segment dominated the market, with a market share of around 36% in 2023. Foundry sands are fine graded silica sands used for specific metallurgical processes including making of moulds. These sands are resistant to high-temperatures. The use of foundry sands is common in the production of metal castings for use mainly in automotive, aerospace, machinery, and construction industries. Due to the growth of these industries given the growing infrastructure and consumer demand, the foundry sands segment will continue to dominate the market.

End-use industry Segment Analysis

The end-use industry segment is divided into pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, construction, oil and gas, food and beverage, paper and pulp, agriculture, ceramics, wastewater treatment and others. The pharmaceuticals segment dominated the market, with a market share of around 34% in 2023. Bentonite finds application in multiple pharma and healthcare products. bentonite plays an active role in the granules and acts as a binder that keeps active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other excipients together to give tablet mechanical stability. The enhanced physical properties such as a large surface area and high degree of adsorption is achieved by using bentonite as an adsorbent. this ability enables medications and formulation to mitigate or remove unwanted substances, toxins and moisture from them. all these properties that are enabled with the integration of bentonite in formulations are highly sought after in the pharma market and therefore they form the dominant segment and user of the same.

  • The Jal Shakti Department proposed using "bentonite drilling mud" to reduce seepage in Dal Lake's bed. The lake, a tourist attraction in the Naddi district, lost its water retention capacity when the Public Works Department (PWD) removed silt from its bed to deepen it. They recently experimented with using bentonite to rebuild the lake bed. It significantly reduced water loss from the lakebed.
Some of the Key Market Players:
  • Polymer Drilling Systems (PDS) Co Inc.
  • Mineral Technologies Inc.
  • Kutch Minerals
  • Kunimine Industries Co. Ltd.
  • Kemira OYJ
  • Halliburton Co.
  • Clariant AG
  • Charles B Chrystal Co. Inc.
  • Black Hills Bentonite, LLC
  • Ashapura Group of Companies

Report Description:

Attribute Description
Market Size Revenue (USD Billion)
Market size value in 2023 USD 2 Billion
Market size value in 2033 USD 3.58 Billion
CAGR (2024 to 2033) 6%
Historical data 2020-2022
Base Year 2023
Forecast 2024-2033
Region The regions analyzed for the market are Asia Pacific, Europe, South America, North America, and Middle East and Africa. Furthermore, the regions are further analyzed at the country level.
Segments Product, Application and End-Use Industry

Frequesntly Asked Questions

As per The Brainy Insights, the size of the global bentonite market was valued at USD 2 billion in 2023 to USD 3.58 billion by 2033.

Global bentonite market is growing at a CAGR of 6% during the forecast period 2024-2033.

The market's growth will be influenced by the expanding applications of bentonite across industries.

The cost challenges could hamper the market growth.

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This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2033. The Brainy Insights has segmented the global bentonite market based on below mentioned segments:

Global Bentonite Market by Product:

  • Sodium Bentonite
  • Calcium Bentonite
  • Sulphur Bentonite
  • Others

Global Bentonite Market by Application:

  • Foundry Sands
  • Iron Ore Pelletizing
  • Refining
  • Drilling Muds
  • Absorbent/Adsorbent
  • Binder
  • Sealant
  • Civil Engineering
  • Others

Global Bentonite Market by End Use Industry:

  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Cosmetics
  • Construction
  • Oil and Gas
  • Food and Beverage
  • Paper and Pulp
  • Agriculture
  • Ceramics
  • Wastewater Treatment
  • Others

Global Bentonite Market by Region:

  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • France
    • U.K.
    • Italy
    • Spain
  • Asia-Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
  • South America
    • Brazil
  • Middle East and Africa  
    • UAE
    • South Africa

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