How Has the Zeolite Market Size Evolved in Recent Years?
The zeolite market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In recent times, the zeolite industry has seen substantial expansion. The market size is projected to escalate from $18.91 billion in 2024 to $19.98 billion in 2025, marking a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%.
The previous growth rate can be tied to several factors including the burgeoning demand for environmentally friendly products, expansion of the agricultural sector, rising global pet industry, increased concentration on sustainable farming techniques, and heightened awareness of the health advantages associated with zeolite.
What are the Market Size and Expected Growth Rates for the Zeolite Market?
The zeolite market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• We predict a robust expansion of the zeolite market in the coming years, with expectations of the value reaching $24.55 billion by 2029, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%.
This upward trend during the forecast period can be linked to various factors. These include growth in petrochemical production thanks to sizeable investments, increased demand for detergents that are phosphate-free, a rise in public infrastructure initiatives, an amplified usage of zeolite for refrigeration adsorptions, and a surge in demand within the water treatment sector. Key trends during the forecast period encompass technological progression, the use of natural deodorizing agents, the application of zeolite in food packaging, advanced zeolites' role as adsorbents, and the development of zeolite-based membranes.
Which Key Drivers Are Propelling The Zeolite Market's Growth?
The zeolite market's expansion is expected to be driven by the burgeoning construction sector. Construction, which encompasses the creation or assembly of infrastructure and buildings - residential, commercial, or industrial - is experiencing growth due to surging urbanization, a rise in housing and infrastructure demands, and governmental investments in development endeavours. The construction sector uses zeolite for its lightweight characteristics, its capacity to strengthen concrete, increase durability, as well as provide thermal insulation - making it a valuable mineral supplement to building materials. To illustrate, in September 2024, the US Census Bureau, a US government body, reported that construction expenditure was estimated at $2,162.7 billion at a seasonally adjusted annual pace in July 2024. This represents an increase of 6.7% (±1.8%) from the $2,027.4 billion spent in July 2023. Total construction expenditure hit $1,237.5 billion for the year's first seven months, marking a rise of 8.8% (±1.2%) from the $1,137.4 billion used in the same timeframe in 2023. Consequently, the growing construction sector is fuelling the rise of the zeolite market.
What Are The Key Segments Within The Global Zeolite Market?
The zeolitemarket covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Natural, Synthetic
2) By Application: Gas Separation, Odor Control, Ion Exchange, Catalysis, Adsorbent, Oil Refining, Detergent, Artificial Grass, Animal Feed, Other Applications
3) By End-Use Industry: Water Treatment, Agriculture, Petrochemical, Waste Treatment, Air Purification, Building And Construction, Nuclear Plants, Medical And Healthcare, Home And Industrial Cleaning, Other End-Use Industry
Subsegments:
1) By Natural Zeolite: Clinoptilolite, Mordenite, Chabazite, Other Natural Types
2) By Synthetic Zeolite: Zeolite A, Zeolite X, Zeolite Y, ZSM-5, Other Synthetic Types
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What Trends Are Reshaping The Future Of The Zeolite Market?
Key players in the zeolite industry are concentrating on the introduction of manufacturing facilities for the production of nutrient-enhanced zeolite. In terms of manufacturing, a production plant is a location or building where goods are produced in bulk. Consider the case of International Zeolite Corp., a Canadian entity involved in the exploration, development, production, and distribution of natural zeolite and zeolite-infused products. In March 2023, the company marked an important point in its growth by launching its first production plant in Jordan, Ontario (Canada). The facility utilises NEREA technology to produce nutrient-enhanced zeolite, with the potential to revolutionize farming by boosting crop sizes and yields while decreasing waste from conventional fertilisation methods. The planned expansion of this plant could potentially raise its output to as much as 25,000 kilograms of agricultural nutrient growth system products daily.
Who Are the Key Players In The Zeolite Market?
Major companies operating in the zeolite market are:
• BASF SE
• Honeywell International Inc.
• Arkema Group
• Tosoh Corporation
• Clariant AG
• W.R. Grace & Co.
• Zeochem AG
• Zeolyst International
• Gordes Zeolite
• St. Cloud Mining Company
• Zeolite Australia Pty Ltd.
• KNT Group
• Blue Pacific Minerals Ltd.
• Zeotech Corporation
• Ningbo Jiahe New Materials Technology Co. Ltd.
• Zeo Inc.
• International Zeolite Corp.
• Bear River Zeolite Co. Inc.
• Ida-Ore Zeolite
• Teague Mineral Products
• Rota Mining Corporation
• KMI Zeolite
• Shijiazhuang Jianda High-Tech Chemical Co. Ltd
What Are The Regional Insights Into The Zeolite Market?
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the zeolite market in 2024, and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the zeolite market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
