The global China clay market was valued at about USD 4.3 billion in 2021 and is expected to grow to about USD 5.7 billion by 2028, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 4.1% between 2022 and 2028.
Throughout the forecast period, the study examines the global China clay market’s drivers, restraints/challenges, and impact on demand. Furthermore, the paper looks into emerging opportunities in the Chinese clay market.
China Clay Market: Overview
Kaolin, also known as China clay, is a soft white aluminosilicate mineral named after the Chinese hill (Kao-ling) where it was mined for decades. Kaolin is a white, soft powder made up primarily of kaolinite and varying amounts of other minerals such as muscovite, quartz, feldspar, and anatase. It’s used to make china and porcelain, as well as paper, rubber, paint, drying agents, and a variety of other things.
It functions as an excipient as well as an antidiarrheal medication. It combines a mixture and an aluminosilicate mineral. There is kaolinite present.
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China Clay Market: Drivers of Growth
The growing demand for kaolin in the paper industry will propel the market forward.
Kaolin is increasingly being used as a coating ingredient in the paper industry to provide high whiteness and improve the appearance of the final paper product. According to the USGS Mineral Commodity Report for 2021, the US exported approximately 1.9 million tonnes of kaolin, with Mexico, Japan, and China obtaining significant quantities, primarily for paper coating and filling. Japan and China are the world’s two largest producers of paper.
In addition to gloss, smoothness, and brightness, kaolin increases paper printability and is used as a paper filler to prolong the fiber. As a result, the rising demand for China clay in the paper industry is likely to stimulate growth.
China Clay Market: Segmentation
The Global China clay market is segmented by process, application, industry vertical, and geography.
Water-washed, air-float, calcined, delaminated, and surface-modified & unprocessed segments comprise the global market. The water-washed sector will grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period. To achieve particle size, purity, residue, and brightness, water-washed kaolin is subjected to a rigorous process of slurring, crushing, grinding, sifting, sorting, centrifuging, chemically and possibly concentrating, drying, and magnetically treating.
Water-washed kaolin retains 14% of the hydration-bound water found in crude kaolin, allowing it to be classified as hydrous kaolin. Calcined kaolins are created by heating water-washed kaolin, a process known as calcination. The choice of water-washed feed kaolin for processing is determined by the end product. Calcined kaolin is anhydrous, which means that during the calcining process, 14% of the hydration-bound water in crude clay was removed. Calcined kaolin is commonly used in ceramic glazes, but it can also be used to alter the shrinkage and plasticity of slips (engobes) used on wet or leather hardware.
China Clay Market: Regional Analysis
The Asia Pacific region is expected to lead the market over the forecast period.
The Asia Pacific region is expected to have the highest revenue share in the global China clay market in 2021 and to maintain this position throughout the forecast period. Many market participants, such as EICL Ltd and MLA Group of Industries, have contributed to the region’s growth. Furthermore, Japan, China, and India are among the top paper-producing countries, with China producing 99.3 million tonnes of paper and pulp annually.
China Clay Market: Competitive Analysis
The global China clay market is dominated by players like Imerys S.A., BASF SE, EICL Limited, KaMin LLC, Minotaur Exploration Limited, I-Minerals, Inc., LB MINERALS, Ltd., 20 Microns Ltd., SCR-Sibelco NV, and Active Minerals International, LLC, among others.
Global China Clay Market share
The global China clay market is segmented as follows:
By Process
Water-washed
Airfloat
Calcined
Delaminated
Surface-modified & Unprocessed
By Application
Paper Coating and Filling
Pesticide
Feedstock Treatment
Medicines and Cosmetics
Paints & Coatings
Others
By Industry Vertical
Paper Industry
Ceramic Industry
Agricultural Industry
Paints Industry
Pharmaceutical Industry
Others
By Region
North America
The U.S.
Canada
Europe
France
The UK
Spain
Germany
Italy
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Southeast Asia
Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
GCC
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa
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