According to our LPI (LP Information) latest study, the global Bentonite market size was valued at US$ 1356.4 million in 2023. With growing demand in downstream market, the Bentonite is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 1611.2 million by 2030 with a CAGR of 2.5% during review period. 

The research report highlights the growth potential of the global Bentonite market. Bentonite are expected to show stable growth in the future market. However, product differentiation, reducing costs, and supply chain optimization remain crucial for the widespread adoption of Bentonite. Market players need to invest in research and development, forge strategic partnerships, and align their offerings with evolving consumer preferences to capitalize on the immense opportunities presented by the Bentonite market.

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.

This report studies the Sodium Bentonite and Calcium Bentonite.

Amcol(US), Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC(US), Wyo-Ben Inc(US), Black Hills Bentonite(US), Tolsa Group (Spain), Imerys (S&B) (France), Clariant (Switzerland) and Bentonite Company LLC (Russia) are the top 8 players of Bentonite, with about 56% market shares.

Key Features:

The report on Bentonite market reflects various aspects and provide valuable insights into the industry.

Market Size and Growth: The research report provide an overview of the current size and growth of the Bentonite market. It may include historical data, market segmentation by Type (e.g., Sodium Bentonite, Calcium Bentonite), and regional breakdowns.

Market Drivers and Challenges: The report can identify and analyse the factors driving the growth of the Bentonite market, such as government regulations, environmental concerns, technological advancements, and changing consumer preferences. It can also highlight the challenges faced by the industry, including infrastructure limitations, range anxiety, and high upfront costs.

Competitive Landscape: The research report provides analysis of the competitive landscape within the Bentonite market. It includes profiles of key players, their market share, strategies, and product offerings. The report can also highlight emerging players and their potential impact on the market.

Technological Developments: The research report can delve into the latest technological developments in the Bentonite industry. This include advancements in Bentonite technology, Bentonite new entrants, Bentonite new investment, and other innovations that are shaping the future of Bentonite.

Downstream Procumbent Preference: The report can shed light on customer procumbent behaviour and adoption trends in the Bentonite market. It includes factors influencing customer ' purchasing decisions, preferences for Bentonite product.

Government Policies and Incentives: The research report analyse the impact of government policies and incentives on the Bentonite market. This may include an assessment of regulatory frameworks, subsidies, tax incentives, and other measures aimed at promoting Bentonite market. The report also evaluates the effectiveness of these policies in driving market growth.

Environmental Impact and Sustainability: The research report assess the environmental impact and sustainability aspects of the Bentonite market. 

Market Forecasts and Future Outlook: Based on the analysis conducted, the research report provide market forecasts and outlook for the Bentonite industry. This includes projections of market size, growth rates, regional trends, and predictions on technological advancements and policy developments.

Recommendations and Opportunities: The report conclude with recommendations for industry stakeholders, policymakers, and investors. It highlights potential opportunities for market players to capitalize on emerging trends, overcome challenges, and contribute to the growth and development of the Bentonite market.

Market Segmentation:

Bentonite 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.

Segmentation by type

    Sodium Bentonite

    Calcium Bentonite

Segmentation by application

    Molding Sands

    Iron Ore Pelletizing

    Pet Litter

    Drilling Mud

    Civil Engineering

    Agriculture

    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 analyzing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.

    Amcol(US)

    Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC(US)

    Wyo-Ben Inc(US)

    Black Hills Bentonite(US)

    Tolsa Group (Spain)

    Imerys (S&B) (France)

    Clariant (Switzerland)

    Bentonite Company LLC (Russia)

    Laviosa Minerals SpA (Italy)

    LKAB Minerals (Netherlands)

    Ashapura (India)

    Star Bentonite Group (India)

    Kunimine Industries (Japan)

    Huawei Bentonite (China)

    Fenghong New Material (China)

    Chang’an Renheng (China)

    Liufangzi Bentonite (China)

    Bentonit Uniao (Brazil)

    Castiglioni Pes y Cia (Argentina)

    Canbensan (Turkey)

    Aydın Bentonit (Turkey)

    KarBen (Turkey)

    G & W Mineral Resources (South Africa)

    Ningcheng Tianyu (China)

    Elementis (UK)

Key Questions Addressed in this Report

What is the 10-year outlook for the global Bentonite market?

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

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

How do Bentonite market opportunities vary by end market size?

How does Bentonite break out type, application?

1 Scope of the Report
    1.1 Market Introduction
    1.2 Years Considered
    1.3 Research Objectives
    1.4 Market Research Methodology
    1.5 Research Process and Data Source
    1.6 Economic Indicators
    1.7 Currency Considered
    1.8 Market Estimation Caveats

2 Executive Summary
    2.1 World Market Overview
        2.1.1 Global Bentonite Annual Sales 2019-2030
        2.1.2 World Current & Future Analysis for Bentonite by Geographic Region, 2019, 2023 & 2030
        2.1.3 World Current & Future Analysis for Bentonite by Country/Region, 2019, 2023 & 2030
    2.2 Bentonite Segment by Type
        2.2.1 Sodium Bentonite
        2.2.2 Calcium Bentonite
    2.3 Bentonite Sales by Type
        2.3.1 Global Bentonite Sales Market Share by Type (2019-2024)
        2.3.2 Global Bentonite Revenue and Market Share by Type (2019-2024)
        2.3.3 Global Bentonite Sale Price by Type (2019-2024)
    2.4 Bentonite Segment by Application
        2.4.1 Molding Sands
        2.4.2 Iron Ore Pelletizing
        2.4.3 Pet Litter
        2.4.4 Drilling Mud
        2.4.5 Civil Engineering
        2.4.6 Agriculture
        2.4.7 Others
    2.5 Bentonite Sales by Application
        2.5.1 Global Bentonite Sale Market Share by Application (2019-2024)
        2.5.2 Global Bentonite Revenue and Market Share by Application (2019-2024)
        2.5.3 Global Bentonite Sale Price by Application (2019-2024)

3 Global Bentonite by Company
    3.1 Global Bentonite Breakdown Data by Company
        3.1.1 Global Bentonite Annual Sales by Company (2019-2024)
        3.1.2 Global Bentonite Sales Market Share by Company (2019-2024)
    3.2 Global Bentonite Annual Revenue by Company (2019-2024)
        3.2.1 Global Bentonite Revenue by Company (2019-2024)
        3.2.2 Global Bentonite Revenue Market Share by Company (2019-2024)
    3.3 Global Bentonite Sale Price by Company
    3.4 Key Manufacturers Bentonite Producing Area Distribution, Sales Area, Product Type
        3.4.1 Key Manufacturers Bentonite Product Location Distribution
        3.4.2 Players Bentonite Products Offered
    3.5 Market Concentration Rate Analysis
        3.5.1 Competition Landscape Analysis
        3.5.2 Concentration Ratio (CR3, CR5 and CR10) & (2019-2024)
    3.6 New Products and Potential Entrants
    3.7 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion

4 World Historic Review for Bentonite by Geographic Region
    4.1 World Historic Bentonite Market Size by Geographic Region (2019-2024)
        4.1.1 Global Bentonite Annual Sales by Geographic Region (2019-2024)
        4.1.2 Global Bentonite Annual Revenue by Geographic Region (2019-2024)
    4.2 World Historic Bentonite Market Size by Country/Region (2019-2024)
        4.2.1 Global Bentonite Annual Sales by Country/Region (2019-2024)
        4.2.2 Global Bentonite Annual Revenue by Country/Region (2019-2024)
    4.3 Americas Bentonite Sales Growth
    4.4 APAC Bentonite Sales Growth
    4.5 Europe Bentonite Sales Growth
    4.6 Middle East & Africa Bentonite Sales Growth

5 Americas
    5.1 Americas Bentonite Sales by Country
        5.1.1 Americas Bentonite Sales by Country (2019-2024)
        5.1.2 Americas Bentonite Revenue by Country (2019-2024)
    5.2 Americas Bentonite Sales by Type
    5.3 Americas Bentonite Sales by Application
    5.4 United States
    5.5 Canada
    5.6 Mexico
    5.7 Brazil

6 APAC
    6.1 APAC Bentonite Sales by Region
        6.1.1 APAC Bentonite Sales by Region (2019-2024)
        6.1.2 APAC Bentonite Revenue by Region (2019-2024)
    6.2 APAC Bentonite Sales by Type
    6.3 APAC Bentonite Sales by Application
    6.4 China
    6.5 Japan
    6.6 South Korea
    6.7 Southeast Asia
    6.8 India
    6.9 Australia
    6.10 China Taiwan

7 Europe
    7.1 Europe Bentonite by Country
        7.1.1 Europe Bentonite Sales by Country (2019-2024)
        7.1.2 Europe Bentonite Revenue by Country (2019-2024)
    7.2 Europe Bentonite Sales by Type
    7.3 Europe Bentonite Sales by Application
    7.4 Germany
    7.5 France
    7.6 UK
    7.7 Italy
    7.8 Russia

8 Middle East & Africa
    8.1 Middle East & Africa Bentonite by Country
        8.1.1 Middle East & Africa Bentonite Sales by Country (2019-2024)
        8.1.2 Middle East & Africa Bentonite Revenue by Country (2019-2024)
    8.2 Middle East & Africa Bentonite Sales by Type
    8.3 Middle East & Africa Bentonite Sales by Application
    8.4 Egypt
    8.5 South Africa
    8.6 Israel
    8.7 Turkey
    8.8 GCC Countries

9 Market Drivers, Challenges and Trends
    9.1 Market Drivers & Growth Opportunities
    9.2 Market Challenges & Risks
    9.3 Industry Trends

10 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis
    10.1 Raw Material and Suppliers
    10.2 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Bentonite
    10.3 Manufacturing Process Analysis of Bentonite
    10.4 Industry Chain Structure of Bentonite

11 Marketing, Distributors and Customer
    11.1 Sales Channel
        11.1.1 Direct Channels
        11.1.2 Indirect Channels
    11.2 Bentonite Distributors
    11.3 Bentonite Customer

12 World Forecast Review for Bentonite by Geographic Region
    12.1 Global Bentonite Market Size Forecast by Region
        12.1.1 Global Bentonite Forecast by Region (2025-2030)
        12.1.2 Global Bentonite Annual Revenue Forecast by Region (2025-2030)
    12.2 Americas Forecast by Country
    12.3 APAC Forecast by Region
    12.4 Europe Forecast by Country
    12.5 Middle East & Africa Forecast by Country
    12.6 Global Bentonite Forecast by Type
    12.7 Global Bentonite Forecast by Application

13 Key Players Analysis
    13.1 Amcol(US)
        13.1.1 Amcol(US) Company Information
        13.1.2 Amcol(US) Bentonite Product Portfolios and Specifications
        13.1.3 Amcol(US) Bentonite Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2019-2024)
        13.1.4 Amcol(US) Main Business Overview
        13.1.5 Amcol(US) Latest Developments
    13.2 Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC(US)
        13.2.1 Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC(US) Company Information
        13.2.2 Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC(US) Bentonite Product Portfolios and Specifications
        13.2.3 Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC(US) Bentonite Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2019-2024)
        13.2.4 Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC(US) Main Business Overview
        13.2.5 Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC(US) Latest Developments
    13.3 Wyo-Ben Inc(US)
        13.3.1 Wyo-Ben Inc(US) Company Information
        13.3.2 Wyo-Ben Inc(US) Bentonite Product Portfolios and Specifications
        13.3.3 Wyo-Ben Inc(US) Bentonite Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2019-2024)
        13.3.4 Wyo-Ben Inc(US) Main Business Overview
        13.3.5 Wyo-Ben Inc(US) Latest Developments
    13.4 Black Hills Bentonite(US)
        13.4.1 Black Hills Bentonite(US) Company Information
        13.4.2 Black Hills Bentonite(US) Bentonite Product Portfolios and Specifications
        13.4.3 Black Hills Bentonite(US) Bentonite Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2019-2024)
        13.4.4 Black Hills Bentonite(US) Main Business Overview
        13.4.5 Black Hills Bentonite(US) Latest Developments
    13.5 Tolsa Group (Spain)
        13.5.1 Tolsa Group (Spain) Company Information
        13.5.2 Tolsa Group (Spain) Bentonite Product Portfolios and Specifications
        13.5.3 Tolsa Group (Spain) Bentonite Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2019-2024)
        13.5.4 Tolsa Group (Spain) Main Business Overview
        13.5.5 Tolsa Group (Spain) Latest Developments
    13.6 Imerys (S&B) (France)
        13.6.1 Imerys (S&B) (France) Company Information
        13.6.2 Imerys (S&B) (France) Bentonite Product Portfolios and Specifications
        13.6.3 Imerys (S&B) (France) Bentonite Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2019-2024)
        13.6.4 Imerys (S&B) (France) Main Business Overview
        13.6.5 Imerys (S&B) (France) Latest Developments
    13.7 Clariant (Switzerland)
        13.7.1 Clariant (Switzerland) Company Information
        13.7.2 Clariant (Switzerland) Bentonite Product Portfolios and Specifications
        13.7.3 Clariant (Switzerland) Bentonite Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2019-2024)
        13.7.4 Clariant (Switzerland) Main Business Overview
        13.7.5 Clariant (Switzerland) Latest Developments
    13.8 Bentonite Company LLC (Russia)
        13.8.1 Bentonite Company LLC (Russia) Company Information
        13.8.2 Bentonite Company LLC (Russia) Bentonite Product Portfolios and Specifications
        13.8.3 Bentonite Company LLC (Russia) Bentonite Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2019-2024)
        13.8.4 Bentonite Company LLC (Russia) Main Business Overview
        13.8.5 Bentonite Company LLC (Russia) Latest Developments
    13.9 Laviosa Minerals SpA (Italy)
        13.9.1 Laviosa Minerals SpA (Italy) Company Information
        13.9.2 Laviosa Minerals SpA (Italy) Bentonite Product Portfolios and Specifications
        13.9.3 Laviosa Minerals SpA (Italy) Bentonite Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2019-2024)
        13.9.4 Laviosa Minerals SpA (Italy) Main Business Overview
        13.9.5 Laviosa Minerals SpA (Italy) Latest Developments
    13.10 LKAB Minerals (Netherlands)
        13.10.1 LKAB Minerals (Netherlands) Company Information
        13.10.2 LKAB Minerals (Netherlands) Bentonite Product Portfolios and Specifications
        13.10.3 LKAB Minerals (Netherlands) Bentonite Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2019-2024)
        13.10.4 LKAB Minerals (Netherlands) Main Business Overview
        13.10.5 LKAB Minerals (Netherlands) Latest Developments
    13.11 Ashapura (India)
        13.11.1 Ashapura (India) Company Information
        13.11.2 Ashapura (India) Bentonite Product Portfolios and Specifications
        13.11.3 Ashapura (India) Bentonite Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2019-2024)
        13.11.4 Ashapura (India) Main Business Overview
        13.11.5 Ashapura (India) Latest Developments
    13.12 Star Bentonite Group (India)
        13.12.1 Star Bentonite Group (India) Company Information
        13.12.2 Star Bentonite Group (India) Bentonite Product Portfolios and Specifications
        13.12.3 Star Bentonite Group (India) Bentonite Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2019-2024)
        13.12.4 Star Bentonite Group (India) Main Business Overview
        13.12.5 Star Bentonite Group (India) Latest Developments
    13.13 Kunimine Industries (Japan)
        13.13.1 Kunimine Industries (Japan) Company Information
        13.13.2 Kunimine Industries (Japan) Bentonite Product Portfolios and Specifications
        13.13.3 Kunimine Industries (Japan) Bentonite Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2019-2024)
        13.13.4 Kunimine Industries (Japan) Main Business Overview
        13.13.5 Kunimine Industries (Japan) Latest Developments
    13.14 Huawei Bentonite (China)
        13.14.1 Huawei Bentonite (China) Company Information
        13.14.2 Huawei Bentonite (China) Bentonite Product Portfolios and Specifications
        13.14.3 Huawei Bentonite (China) Bentonite Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2019-2024)
        13.14.4 Huawei Bentonite (China) Main Business Overview
        13.14.5 Huawei Bentonite (China) Latest Developments
    13.15 Fenghong New Material (China)
        13.15.1 Fenghong New Material (China) Company Information
        13.15.2 Fenghong New Material (China) Bentonite Product Portfolios and Specifications
        13.15.3 Fenghong New Material (China) Bentonite Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2019-2024)
        13.15.4 Fenghong New Material (China) Main Business Overview
        13.15.5 Fenghong New Material (China) Latest Developments
    13.16 Chang’an Renheng (China)
        13.16.1 Chang’an Renheng (China) Company Information
        13.16.2 Chang’an Renheng (China) Bentonite Product Portfolios and Specifications
        13.16.3 Chang’an Renheng (China) Bentonite Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2019-2024)
        13.16.4 Chang’an Renheng (China) Main Business Overview
        13.16.5 Chang’an Renheng (China) Latest Developments
    13.17 Liufangzi Bentonite (China)
        13.17.1 Liufangzi Bentonite (China) Company Information
        13.17.2 Liufangzi Bentonite (China) Bentonite Product Portfolios and Specifications
        13.17.3 Liufangzi Bentonite (China) Bentonite Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2019-2024)
        13.17.4 Liufangzi Bentonite (China) Main Business Overview
        13.17.5 Liufangzi Bentonite (China) Latest Developments
    13.18 Bentonit Uniao (Brazil)
        13.18.1 Bentonit Uniao (Brazil) Company Information
        13.18.2 Bentonit Uniao (Brazil) Bentonite Product Portfolios and Specifications
        13.18.3 Bentonit Uniao (Brazil) Bentonite Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2019-2024)
        13.18.4 Bentonit Uniao (Brazil) Main Business Overview
        13.18.5 Bentonit Uniao (Brazil) Latest Developments
    13.19 Castiglioni Pes y Cia (Argentina)
        13.19.1 Castiglioni Pes y Cia (Argentina) Company Information
        13.19.2 Castiglioni Pes y Cia (Argentina) Bentonite Product Portfolios and Specifications
        13.19.3 Castiglioni Pes y Cia (Argentina) Bentonite Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2019-2024)
        13.19.4 Castiglioni Pes y Cia (Argentina) Main Business Overview
        13.19.5 Castiglioni Pes y Cia (Argentina) Latest Developments
    13.20 Canbensan (Turkey)
        13.20.1 Canbensan (Turkey) Company Information
        13.20.2 Canbensan (Turkey) Bentonite Product Portfolios and Specifications
        13.20.3 Canbensan (Turkey) Bentonite Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2019-2024)
        13.20.4 Canbensan (Turkey) Main Business Overview
        13.20.5 Canbensan (Turkey) Latest Developments
    13.21 Aydın Bentonit (Turkey)
        13.21.1 Aydın Bentonit (Turkey) Company Information
        13.21.2 Aydın Bentonit (Turkey) Bentonite Product Portfolios and Specifications
        13.21.3 Aydın Bentonit (Turkey) Bentonite Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2019-2024)
        13.21.4 Aydın Bentonit (Turkey) Main Business Overview
        13.21.5 Aydın Bentonit (Turkey) Latest Developments
    13.22 KarBen (Turkey)
        13.22.1 KarBen (Turkey) Company Information
        13.22.2 KarBen (Turkey) Bentonite Product Portfolios and Specifications
        13.22.3 KarBen (Turkey) Bentonite Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2019-2024)
        13.22.4 KarBen (Turkey) Main Business Overview
        13.22.5 KarBen (Turkey) Latest Developments
    13.23 G & W Mineral Resources (South Africa)
        13.23.1 G & W Mineral Resources (South Africa) Company Information
        13.23.2 G & W Mineral Resources (South Africa) Bentonite Product Portfolios and Specifications
        13.23.3 G & W Mineral Resources (South Africa) Bentonite Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2019-2024)
        13.23.4 G & W Mineral Resources (South Africa) Main Business Overview
        13.23.5 G & W Mineral Resources (South Africa) Latest Developments
    13.24 Ningcheng Tianyu (China)
        13.24.1 Ningcheng Tianyu (China) Company Information
        13.24.2 Ningcheng Tianyu (China) Bentonite Product Portfolios and Specifications
        13.24.3 Ningcheng Tianyu (China) Bentonite Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2019-2024)
        13.24.4 Ningcheng Tianyu (China) Main Business Overview
        13.24.5 Ningcheng Tianyu (China) Latest Developments
    13.25 Elementis (UK)
        13.25.1 Elementis (UK) Company Information
        13.25.2 Elementis (UK) Bentonite Product Portfolios and Specifications
        13.25.3 Elementis (UK) Bentonite Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2019-2024)
        13.25.4 Elementis (UK) Main Business Overview
        13.25.5 Elementis (UK) Latest Developments

14 Research Findings and Conclusion