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钠基膨润土市场预测至2032年:按产品类型、销售管道、应用、最终用户和地区分類的全球分析

Sodium Bentonite Market Forecasts to 2032 - Global Analysis By Product Type (Natural Sodium Bentonite, Activated Sodium Bentonite, Modified Sodium Bentonite, and Other Product Types), Sales Channel, Application, End User and By Geography

出版日期: | 出版商: Stratistics Market Research Consulting | 英文 200+ Pages | 商品交期: 2-3个工作天内

价格

根据 Stratistics MRC 的数据,2025 年全球钠基膨润土市场规模为 48.5 亿美元,预计到 2032 年将达到 73.5 亿美元,预测期内复合年增长率为 6.1%。

钠基膨润土是一种天然黏土,主要成分为蒙脱石,因其遇水膨胀的特性而闻名。它能高效吸收水分,体积迅速膨胀,形成緻密的凝胶状物质。这种用途广泛的黏土可用于钻井液、模具、密封剂以及多种行业的粘合剂。其独特的物理和化学性质使其成为建筑、环境保护和农业等领域不可或缺的材料。

扩大石油和天然气探勘

随着全球钻井作业的扩张,对高效能钻井液的需求也稳定成长。钠基膨润土优异的膨胀和密封性能使其成为此类应用的关键材料。深水钻井和水平钻井技术的创新进一步推动了膨润土的应用。能源公司与膨润土供应商之间的合作正在优化供应链并提高产品可得性。预计这一趋势将持续推动上游能源业务对膨润土的需求。

矿床品质的变化

矿物成分的差异,尤其是钠含量的变化,会影响黏度和膨胀等性能。这种不一致性需要先进的加工技术,从而增加了生产成本。製造商往往难以在不同的矿区维持产品规格的一致性。满足监管和性能要求也增加了复杂性。总而言之,儘管市场需求不断增长,但这些问题限制了市场扩张的速度。

加工技术的进步

酸活化、热处理和奈米增强等加工技术正在提升产品性能。自动化和基于人工智慧的品管系统有助于确保产品的一致性和效率。与数位化物流平台的整合正在优化供应链营运。科研机构与生产商之间的合作正在推动环保型加工方法的发展。这些技术创新可望拓展钠基膨润土在医药和环境保护等高价值领域的应用。

高等级蕴藏量枯竭的风险

高等级膨润土蕴藏量枯竭的风险对市场构成长期威胁。这些高品质蕴藏量通常分布在特定区域,因此供应极易受到地缘政治和环境因素的影响。随着需求的增长,现有的蕴藏量正在减少,导致对低品位替代品的依赖性增强。这种转变可能会影响产品在关键应用中的效能。此外,环境法规也可能限制新矿区的开发。这些因素凸显了永续资源管理和策略规划的必要性。

新冠疫情的影响:

新冠疫情导致钠基膨润土供应链暂时中断,影响了采矿和加工作业。劳动力短缺和运输延误导致计划停滞和产量下降。然而,这场危机也凸显了膨润土在卫生、废弃物处理和紧急基础设施方面的价值。随着经济復苏,建筑和能源领域的新投资正在推动需求成长。企业正越来越多地采用数位化工具来管理营运并确保韧性。

预计在预测期内,天然钠基膨润土细分市场将占据最大份额。

预计在预测期内,天然钠基膨润土将占据最大的市场份额,因为其强大的膨胀能力、低透水性和黏结强度使其成为众多应用领域的理想选择。该细分市场受益于其丰富的储量和极低的加工要求。它在石油天然气、建筑和环境保护等领域的应用日益广泛。采矿和提炼技术的进步正在提升产品的品质。

预计在预测期内,石油和天然气产业将实现最高的复合年增长率。

预计在预测期内,石油和天然气产业将实现最高成长率。这主要得益于探勘和钻井活动的活性化,从而推动了对可靠钻井液的需求。钠基膨润土因其能够稳定孔隙并防止流体损失,在这些作业中至关重要。新兴经济体正在大力投资能源基础设施,进一步推动了需求。供应商与能源公司之间透过伙伴关係的产品客製化也日益增加。随着全球能源需求的成长,预计这一成长趋势将持续下去。

比最大的地区

预计亚太地区在预测期内将占据最大的市场份额,这主要得益于中国和印度等国快速的工业成长和基础设施建设,从而推动了市场需求。该地区拥有丰富的膨润土蕴藏量和成熟的采矿业。政府对能源和环境计划的支持进一步促进了市场扩张。加工和物流的技术进步正在提高供应链效率。

复合年增长率最高的地区:

预计北美地区在预测期内将实现最高的复合年增长率,因为该地区先进的能源产业和严格的环境标准正在推动技术创新和市场需求。页岩气和废弃物管理的投资正在增加膨润土的使用量。製造商正在采用人工智慧和自动化技术来提高产品品质和营运效率。与研究机构的合作正在促进永续采矿方法的发展。

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目录

第一章执行摘要

第二章 前言

  • 概述
  • 相关利益者
  • 调查范围
  • 调查方法
    • 资料探勘
    • 数据分析
    • 数据检验
    • 研究途径
  • 研究资讯来源
    • 初级研究资讯来源
    • 次级研究资讯来源
    • 先决条件

第三章 市场趋势分析

  • 司机
  • 抑制因素
  • 机会
  • 威胁
  • 产品分析
  • 应用分析
  • 终端用户分析
  • 新兴市场
  • 新冠疫情的影响

第四章 波特五力分析

  • 供应商的议价能力
  • 买方的议价能力
  • 替代品的威胁
  • 新进入者的威胁
  • 竞争对手之间的竞争

5. 全球钠基膨润土市场(依产品类型划分)

  • 天然钠基膨润土
  • 活性钠基膨润土
  • 改质钠基膨润土
  • 其他产品类型

6. 全球钠基膨润土市场(依销售管道划分)

  • 直销
  • 分销商和经销商
  • 线上零售

7. 全球钠基膨润土市场依应用领域划分

  • 铸造砂
  • 土木工程
  • 钻井液
  • 铁矿石团
  • 猫砂和动物饲料
  • 其他用途

8. 全球钠基膨润土市场(依最终用户划分)

  • 石油和天然气
  • 建造
  • 铸造厂
  • 农业
  • 化学和工业製程
  • 环境保护
  • 其他最终用户

9. 全球钠基膨润土市场(依地区分)

  • 北美洲
    • 美国
    • 加拿大
    • 墨西哥
  • 欧洲
    • 德国
    • 英国
    • 义大利
    • 法国
    • 西班牙
    • 其他欧洲
  • 亚太地区
    • 日本
    • 中国
    • 印度
    • 澳洲
    • 纽西兰
    • 韩国
    • 亚太其他地区
  • 南美洲
    • 阿根廷
    • 巴西
    • 智利
    • 南美洲其他地区
  • 中东和非洲
    • 沙乌地阿拉伯
    • 阿拉伯聯合大公国
    • 卡达
    • 南非
    • 其他中东和非洲地区

第十章:重大进展

  • 协议、伙伴关係、合作和合资企业
  • 收购与併购
  • 新产品上市
  • 业务拓展
  • 其他关键策略

第十一章 企业概况

  • Ashapura Group
  • Karben Bentonite
  • Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC
  • Laviosa Minerals SpA
  • Black Hills Bentonite LLC
  • CB Minerals LLC
  • Clariant AG
  • American Colloid Company
  • Imerys SA
  • Swell Well Minechem Pvt. Ltd.
  • Wyo-Ben Inc.
  • Kutch Bentoclay
  • Minerals Technologies Inc.
  • Pacific Bentonite Ltd.
  • Kunimine Industries Co. Ltd
Product Code: SMRC31758

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Sodium Bentonite Market is accounted for $4.85 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach $7.35 billion by 2032 growing at a CAGR of 6.1% during the forecast period. Sodium Bentonite is natural clay mainly consisting of montmorillonite, recognized for its remarkable ability to swell when in contact with water. It absorbs moisture efficiently, expanding significantly and creating a dense, gel-like substance. This versatile clay finds applications in drilling fluids, molds, sealants, and as a binding agent in several industries. Its distinctive physical and chemical properties make it essential for use in construction, environmental protection, and agricultural purposes.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Growing oil and gas exploration

As global drilling operations expand, the need for efficient drilling fluids is rising steadily. Sodium bentonite is favored for its excellent swelling and sealing capabilities, making it vital in these applications. Innovations in deep-sea and horizontal drilling are further boosting its usage. Collaborations between energy firms and bentonite suppliers are streamlining supply chains and enhancing product availability. This trend is expected to continue fueling demand across upstream energy operations.

Restraint:

Quality inconsistency of deposits

Variations in mineral composition, especially sodium content, can impact performance characteristics like viscosity and swelling. This inconsistency necessitates advanced processing techniques, which raise production costs. Manufacturers often struggle to maintain uniform product standards across different mining regions. Meeting regulatory and performance requirements add further complexity. These issues collectively limit the pace of market expansion despite growing demand.

Opportunity:

Technological advancements in processing

Techniques such as acid activation, thermal treatment, and nano-enhancement are improving product performance. Automation and AI-based quality control systems are helping ensure consistency and efficiency. Integration with digital logistics platforms is optimizing supply chain operations. Collaborations between research institutions and manufacturers are driving the development of eco-friendly processing methods. These innovations are expected to expand sodium bentonite's use in high-value sectors like pharmaceuticals and environmental protection.

Threat:

Risk of depletion of high-quality reserves

The risk of exhausting high-grade sodium bentonite reserves poses a long-term threat to the market. These quality deposits are often limited to specific regions, making supply vulnerable to geopolitical and environmental disruptions. As demand rises, easily accessible reserves are being depleted, pushing reliance on lower-grade alternatives. This shift could compromise product performance in critical applications. Environmental restrictions may also limit access to new mining areas. These factors highlight the need for sustainable resource management and strategic planning.

Covid-19 Impact:

The COVID-19 pandemic caused temporary disruptions in the sodium bentonite supply chain, affecting mining and processing operations. Labor shortages and transport delays led to project slowdowns and reduced output. However, the crisis also underscored bentonite's value in sanitation, waste containment, and emergency infrastructure. As economies recover, renewed investments in construction and energy are driving demand. Companies are increasingly adopting digital tools to manage operations and ensure resilience.

The natural sodium bentonite segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The natural sodium bentonite segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period, due to its strong swelling ability, low permeability, and binding strength make it ideal for a wide range of applications. The segment benefits from abundant availability and minimal processing needs. Its use is expanding in sectors like oil & gas, construction, and environmental protection. Technological improvements in mining and purification are enhancing product quality.

The oil & gas segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

Over the forecast period, the oil & gas segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate, due to rising exploration and drilling activities are increasing the need for reliable drilling fluids. Sodium bentonite's ability to stabilize boreholes and prevent fluid loss makes it essential in these operations. Emerging economies are investing heavily in energy infrastructure, further boosting demand. Customization of products through partnerships between suppliers and energy firms is also on the rise. This growth trajectory is expected to continue as global energy demand escalates.

Region with largest share:

During the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is expected to hold the largest market share, due to rapid industrial growth and infrastructure development in countries like China and India are driving demand. The region has rich bentonite reserves and a well-established mining industry. Government support for energy and environmental projects is further accelerating market expansion. Technological advancements in processing and logistics are improving supply chain efficiency.

Region with highest CAGR:

Over the forecast period, the North America region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR, owing to the region's advanced energy sector and strict environmental standards are driving innovation and demand. Investments in shale gas and waste management are increasing bentonite usage. Manufacturers are adopting AI and automation to improve product quality and operational efficiency. Collaborations with research institutions are promoting sustainable mining practices.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in Sodium Bentonite Market include Ashapura Group, Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC, Black Hills Bentonite LLC, Clariant AG, Imerys S.A., Wyo-Ben Inc., Minerals Technologies Inc., Kunimine Industries Co. Ltd, Pacific Bentonite Ltd., Kutch Bentoclay, Swell Well Minechem Pvt. Ltd., American Colloid Company, CB Minerals LLC, Laviosa Minerals SpA, and Karben Bentonite.

Key Developments:

In October 2025, Clariant unveiled TexCare One Terra, an innovative multifunctional polymer engineered to improve the performance of high-concentrate liquid laundry products, particularly laundry capsules. The latest addition to Clariant's established TexCare product range addresses the growing market trend toward compact laundry formulations while delivering exceptional cleaning effectiveness even at low temperatures and dosages.

In September 2025, Imerys Graphite and Carbon Switzerland Ltd. (IGC) and Shanghai Shanshan New Material Co., Ltd., announced a strategic partnership to produce high-performance synthetic graphite anode materials in Europe, a critical component for the continent's growing electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage sectors.

Product Types Covered:

  • Natural Sodium Bentonite
  • Activated Sodium Bentonite
  • Modified Sodium Bentonite
  • Other Product Types

Sales Channels Covered:

  • Direct Sales
  • Distributors & Dealers
  • Online Retail

Applications Covered:

  • Foundry Sands
  • Civil Engineering
  • Drilling Fluids
  • Iron Ore Pelletizing
  • Cat Litter & Animal Feed
  • Other Applications

End Users Covered:

  • Oil & Gas
  • Construction
  • Foundry
  • Agriculture
  • Chemical & Industrial Processing
  • Environmental Protection
  • Other End Users

Regions Covered:

  • North America
    • US
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • UK
    • Italy
    • France
    • Spain
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
    • Australia
    • New Zealand
    • South Korea
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • South America
    • Argentina
    • Brazil
    • Chile
    • Rest of South America
  • Middle East & Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Qatar
    • South Africa
    • Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:

  • Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
  • Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
  • Covers Market data for the years 2024, 2025, 2026, 2028, and 2032
  • Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
  • Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
  • Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
  • Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
  • Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

Free Customization Offerings:

All the customers of this report will be entitled to receive one of the following free customization options:

  • Company Profiling
    • Comprehensive profiling of additional market players (up to 3)
    • SWOT Analysis of key players (up to 3)
  • Regional Segmentation
    • Market estimations, Forecasts and CAGR of any prominent country as per the client's interest (Note: Depends on feasibility check)
  • Competitive Benchmarking
    • Benchmarking of key players based on product portfolio, geographical presence, and strategic alliances

Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary

2 Preface

  • 2.1 Abstract
  • 2.2 Stake Holders
  • 2.3 Research Scope
  • 2.4 Research Methodology
    • 2.4.1 Data Mining
    • 2.4.2 Data Analysis
    • 2.4.3 Data Validation
    • 2.4.4 Research Approach
  • 2.5 Research Sources
    • 2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
    • 2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
    • 2.5.3 Assumptions

3 Market Trend Analysis

  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Drivers
  • 3.3 Restraints
  • 3.4 Opportunities
  • 3.5 Threats
  • 3.6 Product Analysis
  • 3.7 Application Analysis
  • 3.8 End User Analysis
  • 3.9 Emerging Markets
  • 3.10 Impact of Covid-19

4 Porters Five Force Analysis

  • 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
  • 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
  • 4.3 Threat of substitutes
  • 4.4 Threat of new entrants
  • 4.5 Competitive rivalry

5 Global Sodium Bentonite Market, By Product Type

  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Natural Sodium Bentonite
  • 5.3 Activated Sodium Bentonite
  • 5.4 Modified Sodium Bentonite
  • 5.5 Other Product Types

6 Global Sodium Bentonite Market, By Sales Channel

  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Direct Sales
  • 6.3 Distributors & Dealers
  • 6.4 Online Retail

7 Global Sodium Bentonite Market, By Application

  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Foundry Sands
  • 7.3 Civil Engineering
  • 7.4 Drilling Fluids
  • 7.5 Iron Ore Pelletizing
  • 7.6 Cat Litter & Animal Feed
  • 7.7 Other Applications

8 Global Sodium Bentonite Market, By End User

  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Oil & Gas
  • 8.3 Construction
  • 8.4 Foundry
  • 8.5 Agriculture
  • 8.6 Chemical & Industrial Processing
  • 8.7 Environmental Protection
  • 8.8 Other End Users

9 Global Sodium Bentonite Market, By Geography

  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 North America
    • 9.2.1 US
    • 9.2.2 Canada
    • 9.2.3 Mexico
  • 9.3 Europe
    • 9.3.1 Germany
    • 9.3.2 UK
    • 9.3.3 Italy
    • 9.3.4 France
    • 9.3.5 Spain
    • 9.3.6 Rest of Europe
  • 9.4 Asia Pacific
    • 9.4.1 Japan
    • 9.4.2 China
    • 9.4.3 India
    • 9.4.4 Australia
    • 9.4.5 New Zealand
    • 9.4.6 South Korea
    • 9.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
  • 9.5 South America
    • 9.5.1 Argentina
    • 9.5.2 Brazil
    • 9.5.3 Chile
    • 9.5.4 Rest of South America
  • 9.6 Middle East & Africa
    • 9.6.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 9.6.2 UAE
    • 9.6.3 Qatar
    • 9.6.4 South Africa
    • 9.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa

10 Key Developments

  • 10.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
  • 10.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
  • 10.3 New Product Launch
  • 10.4 Expansions
  • 10.5 Other Key Strategies

11 Company Profiling

  • 11.1 Ashapura Group
  • 11.2 Karben Bentonite
  • 11.3 Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC
  • 11.4 Laviosa Minerals SpA
  • 11.5 Black Hills Bentonite LLC
  • 11.6 CB Minerals LLC
  • 11.7 Clariant AG
  • 11.8 American Colloid Company
  • 11.9 Imerys S.A.
  • 11.10 Swell Well Minechem Pvt. Ltd.
  • 11.11 Wyo-Ben Inc.
  • 11.12 Kutch Bentoclay
  • 11.13 Minerals Technologies Inc.
  • 11.14 Pacific Bentonite Ltd.
  • 11.15 Kunimine Industries Co. Ltd

List of Tables

  • Table 1 Global Sodium Bentonite Market Outlook, By Region (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 2 Global Sodium Bentonite Market Outlook, By Product Type (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 3 Global Sodium Bentonite Market Outlook, By Natural Sodium Bentonite (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 4 Global Sodium Bentonite Market Outlook, By Activated Sodium Bentonite (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 5 Global Sodium Bentonite Market Outlook, By Modified Sodium Bentonite (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 6 Global Sodium Bentonite Market Outlook, By Other Product Types (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 7 Global Sodium Bentonite Market Outlook, By Sales Channel (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 8 Global Sodium Bentonite Market Outlook, By Direct Sales (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 9 Global Sodium Bentonite Market Outlook, By Distributors & Dealers (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 10 Global Sodium Bentonite Market Outlook, By Online Retail (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 11 Global Sodium Bentonite Market Outlook, By Application (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 12 Global Sodium Bentonite Market Outlook, By Foundry Sands (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 13 Global Sodium Bentonite Market Outlook, By Civil Engineering (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 14 Global Sodium Bentonite Market Outlook, By Drilling Fluids (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 15 Global Sodium Bentonite Market Outlook, By Iron Ore Pelletizing (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 16 Global Sodium Bentonite Market Outlook, By Cat Litter & Animal Feed (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 17 Global Sodium Bentonite Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 18 Global Sodium Bentonite Market Outlook, By End User (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 19 Global Sodium Bentonite Market Outlook, By Oil & Gas (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 20 Global Sodium Bentonite Market Outlook, By Construction (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 21 Global Sodium Bentonite Market Outlook, By Foundry (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 22 Global Sodium Bentonite Market Outlook, By Agriculture (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 23 Global Sodium Bentonite Market Outlook, By Chemical & Industrial Processing (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 24 Global Sodium Bentonite Market Outlook, By Environmental Protection (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 25 Global Sodium Bentonite Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2024-2032) ($MN)

Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.