Global Processed Bentonite Market Growth 2025-2031

The global Processed Bentonite market size is predicted to grow from US$ 2529 million in 2025 to US$ 3216 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.1% from 2025 to 2031.

Bentonite is the common name for naturally occurring clay that contains the active montmorillonite mineral. The special properties of montmorillonite that enable commercial applications include the sub-micron platelet structure, very high surface area (≈800 m2/g), and inherent negative charge in the platelet that is counter balanced by exchangeable cations. Bentonites are typically classified as either sodium (swelling) or calcium (non-swelling) based on their interlayer exchangeable cations and ability to swell in water. Bentonites with sodium (Na+) ions as the predominant exchangeable cation exhibit a high swelling capability in water, whereas bentonites with calcium (Ca++) ions as the majority exchangeable cation exhibit much lower swelling ability. Bentonite is known as the “Mineral of 1,000 Uses.” Based on our proven ability to selectively mine for specific applications and modify the surface of the mineral to deliver performance, bentonite clay has major commercial applications in foundry green sand binders, building waterproofing, cat litter, geosynthetic clay liners for environmental uses, iron ore pelletizing, drilling muds, edible oil clarification, animal feeds, and wine/juice clarification. Specialty applications of bentonite clay include asphalt emulsions, catalysts, cosmetics, paints and pharmaceuticals.

United States market for Processed Bentonite is estimated to increase from US$ million in 2024 to US$ million by 2031, at a CAGR of % from 2025 through 2031.

China market for Processed Bentonite is estimated to increase from US$ million in 2024 to US$ million by 2031, at a CAGR of % from 2025 through 2031.

Europe market for Processed Bentonite is estimated to increase from US$ million in 2024 to US$ million by 2031, at a CAGR of % from 2025 through 2031.

Global key Processed Bentonite players cover Minerals Technologies (Amcol), Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC (BPM), Clariant, Imerys (S&B), Black Hills Bentonite LLC, etc. In terms of revenue, the global two largest companies occupied for a share nearly % in 2024.

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

This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Processed Bentonite 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 Processed Bentonite portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Processed Bentonite market.

This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Processed Bentonite 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 Processed Bentonite.

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

Segmentation by Type:
Processed Sodium Bentonite
Processed Calcium Bentonite

Segmentation by Application:
Metalcasting
Drilling Fluid Additives
Iron Ore Pelletizing
Household & Personal Care
Environmental Products & Building Materials
Pet Care (Cat Litter)
Paper & Coating
Food & Pharmaceuticals
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.
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

Key Questions Addressed in this Report

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

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

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

How do Processed Bentonite market opportunities vary by end market size?

How does Processed Bentonite break out by Type, by Application?

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