Global Montmorillonite Clay Market, 2024-2030

Montmorillonite clay, otherwise called as bentonite, is clay consisting essentially of smectite minerals regardless of occurrence or origin. It is characterized by exchangeable cations such as Ca2+, Mg2+, Na+ or Li+ which affect its designation and properties. Swelling bentonite is sodium bentonite that swells in water and is generally used in its natural state. Out of Ca based and Na based bentonite Na based is an effective binder.

The global montmorillonite clay market research report sheds light on the market circumstances by carrying out primary and secondary research for more than 320 hours. As per the report, the global montmorillonite clay market is growing at a fast pace and increasing its geographical footprint rapidly. The global montmorillonite clay market is valued at US $ xx million dollars in 2018 which is forecast to grow at CAGR of xx% and reach a massive US $ xx million dollars by the end of 2023 in value.

Due to the binding properties it can be used in various number of the sectors such as molding sands, Iron ore pelletizing,pet litter, drilling mud , civil engineering and agriculture. Hence the market share is being accelerated for bentonite.

As per the usage US and Europe and Chinese companies are leading the market share.Key players in the market include AmcolMinerals Technologies, Bentonite Company LLC (Russia) ,Black Hills Bentonite(US) , Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC(US), Clariant (Switzerland) , Wyo-Ben Inc(US) , LKAB Minerals (Netherlands) .

Our Approach

The research process includes the market segmentation of the global montmorillonite clay market, identifying the growth determinants of every market segment and market forecasts. The primary source from the supply side includes industry experts, CEOs, vice president, directors, and key executives of various industry players. The primary source from demand side includes marketing manager and experts from various application industries. Market Krystal held more than 40 interviews for this study, details of which are mentioned:

By company type:

Manufacturers (40%), Suppliers (20%), Consumers (20%), Researchers (10%), Independent industry consultant (10%)

By geography:

North America (25%), Asia (40%), Europe (20%), Rest of the World (15%)

By designation:

Top level (40%), Operation level (20%), Mid-level (40%)

Contents of the report:

  • Insights on the global montmorillonite clay industry dynamics
  • Estimation of the present global montmorillonite clay market size in terms of value and volume
  • Global montmorillonite clay market breakup based on type and application
  • Substantiated global montmorillonite clay market forecast for the next five years.
  • In depth analysis of the leading companies working across different nodes of global montmorillonite clay industry value chain
Please note: this is delivered as an excel file.


1. Introduction
Purpose of the report
Research methodology
Executive summary
2. Product Overview
Product analysis
Portfolio analysis of top companies
Value chain analysis
Market dynamics
3. Global Market Analysis
Global montmorillonite clay market size (2024–2030)
By value
By volume
Global montmorillonite clay market share (2024–2030)
By type
By application
By company
By geography
4. North America Market Analysis
North America montmorillonite clay market size (2024–2030)
By value
By volume
North America montmorillonite clay market share (2024–2030)
By type
By application
By company
By geography
5. Europe Market Analysis
Europe montmorillonite clay market size (2024–2030)
By value
By volume
Europe montmorillonite clay market share (2024–2030)
By type
By application
By company
By geography
6. Asia-Pacific Market Analysis
Asia-Pacific montmorillonite clay market size (2024–2030)
By value
By volume
Asia-Pacific montmorillonite clay market share (2024–2030)
By type
By application
By company
By geography
7. Middle East Market Analysis
Middle East montmorillonite clay market size (2024–2030)
By value
By volume
Middle East montmorillonite clay market share (2024–2030)
By type
By application
By company
By geography
8. Africa Market Analysis
Africa Global montmorillonite clay market size (2024–2030)
By Value
By volume
Africa Global montmorillonite clay market share (2024–2030)
By type
By application
By company
By geography
9. Latin America Market Analysis
Latin America montmorillonite clay market size (2024–2030)
By value
By volume
Latin America montmorillonite clay market share (2024–2030)
By type
By application
By company
By geography
10. Competitive Intelligence
AmcolMinerals Technologies
Company overview
Product portfolio
Recent developments
Financial analysis
Company 2
Company overview
Product portfolio
Recent developments
Financial analysis
Company 3
Company overview
Product portfolio
Recent developments
Financial analysis
Company 4
Company overview
Product portfolio
Recent developments
Financial analysis
Company 5
Company overview
Product portfolio
Recent developments
Financial analysis
Company 6
Company overview
Product portfolio
Recent developments
Financial analysis
Company 7
Company overview
Product portfolio
Recent developments
Financial analysis
Company 8
Company overview
Product portfolio
Recent developments
Financial analysis
Company 9
Company overview
Product portfolio
Recent developments
Financial analysis
11. Appendix
Primary research breakup
List of interview participants
Discussion guide
Interview transcript
About Market Krystal Team

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