Diatomite Market Size, Share, Demand & Trends Analysis Forecast 2022-2028

Industry Insights

[205+ Pages Report] According to Facts and Factors, the global diatomite market was valued at USD 1,125 million in 2021 and is predicted to increase at a CAGR of 4.70% to USD 8,695 million by 2028. The study examines the market in terms of revenue in each of the major regions, which are classified into countries.

Market Overview

Diatomite, commonly known as diatomaceous earth, is a naturally occurring fossilized diatom remnant. An extremely porous rock with tiny particle size and low specific gravity. It can be used as filter media, absorbent, and lightweight filler in rubber, paint, and plastics because of these key qualities. Due to the increasing potential in the construction sector, the industry is predicted to grow rapidly, and manufacturers are introducing strategic innovations to support this. Due to rapid technical and economic progress, as well as population growth, there has been a considerable demand for natural resource consumption in most locations throughout the world in recent years.

With its increasing use in industrial applications such as filter aid and filler material, the worldwide diatomite market is predicted to rise significantly. Natural filtering properties due to its distinctive honeycomb structure, as well as its rising use in filtration applications and the food and beverage industry, are important market growth drivers. Due to its distinctive physical structure, diatomite has superior filtering properties, and its rising use in filtration applications is likely to be a key market driver over the forecast period. The large surface area, abrasiveness, and high silica content of diatomite encourage its use in a variety of applications such as filtration, functional additives, absorbents, and medicines, which is likely to drive market expansion throughout the forecast period. By its strong purifying properties, the filtration market is the main consumer of diatomite. In addition, diatomite's increasing application in industries such as paints, plastics, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, adhesives, sealants, and paper is likely to drive market expansion throughout the projection period.

Impact of COVID – 19

The novel coronavirus epidemic has wreaked havoc on the global agricultural sector, particularly in underdeveloped countries. Due to logistical and manpower difficulties, the outbreak has hampered the sector's marketing and production, while rising food prices have influenced consumption patterns and economic challenges have limited access to markets. Due to its dehydration qualities, diatomite is increasingly used in agricultural pesticides, fungicides, and rodenticides, which may have influenced the diatomite industry. However, due to the increased use of safe painting solutions and their pent-up demand, the market may regain speed in the future years.

The complete research study looks at both the qualitative and quantitative aspects of the diatomite market. Both the demand and supply sides of the market have been investigated. The demand side study examines market income in various regions before comparing it to all of the major countries. The supply-side research examines the industry's top rivals, as well as their regional and global presence and strategies. Each major country in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, and Latin America is thoroughly investigated.

Segmentation Analysis

The global Diatomite market is segregated based on source, process and application.

Natural grades will continue to dominate the market over the forecast period, regardless of application. Diatomites are created from the fossilized remains of diatoms, which are small aquatic creatures. Their skeletons are formed of silica, a natural material. The growing use of diatomite in sectors such as paints, plastics, pesticides, medicines, chemicals, adhesives, sealants, and paper is expected to fuel market growth over the forecast period.

The diatomite market will see absorbents become a popular application segment. Due to its high surface area and porosity, this product is increasingly being used to clean up spills in the waste remediation, janitorial, industrial, and automotive industries. Furthermore, given the product's use as an absorbent in personal care products, the strong focus on hygiene and the resulting increase in demand for hygiene-based beauty items would drive segmental growth.

Report Scope

Regional Landscape

The diatomite market in North America was the most competitive. The market for diatomite in this region has been driven in recent years by increased demand from end-users such as water treatment, industrial applications, abrasive, medical & healthcare, absorbents, and crop protection chemicals. Due to significant demand from the crop protection chemicals, water treatment, and abrasive industries, the United States had the largest diatomite demand in this region. In the next years, other countries, such as Canada and Mexico, are projected to see a rise in diatomite demand.

List of Key Players in the Global Diatomite Market:

• Imerys S.A.
• EP Minerals
• Calgon Carbon Corporation
• Showa Chemical Industry Co., Ltd
• Diatomit CJSC
• Dicalite Management Group, Inc.
• Jilin Yuan Tong Mineral Co., Ltd.
• Diatomite Direct
• Qingdao Best diatomite co.ltd.,
• CECA
• Shenzhou Xinglong Products of Diatomite Co, Ltd
• Chuanshan International
• U.S. SILICA

The Global Diatomite Market is segmented as follows:

By Source Segment Analysis

• Fresh Water Diatomite
• Salt Water Diatomite

By Process Segment Analysis

• Natural Grades
• Calcined Grades
• Flux-Calcined Grades

By Application Segment Analysis

• Filter Media
• Cement Additive
• Filler
• Absorbent
• Insecticides
• Others

By Regional Segment Analysis

• North America
  • The U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • France
  • The UK
  • Spain
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Nordic Countries
    • Denmark
    • Sweden
    • Norway
  • Benelux Union
    • Belgium
    • The Netherlands
    • Luxembourg
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • Southeast Asia
    • Indonesia
    • Thailand
    • Malaysia
    • Singapore
    • Rest of Southeast Asia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• The Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Egypt
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of Latin America