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The Asia Pacific Bentonite Mining market size was valued at US$ 576.4 million in 2024 and is projected to reach US$ 748.9 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period 2024-2030.
Bentonite mining involves the extraction of bentonite clay, a versatile material used in various industries including foundry sand, drilling fluids, pet litter, and environmental applications due to its absorbent and rheological properties.
The Asia Pacific bentonite mining market is growing steadily, driven by demand from the construction, oil & gas, and environmental sectors. China accounts for 35% of the market, followed by India at 25% and Japan at 15%. In 2023, the foundry industry consumed 40% of total production, with drilling fluids at 30% and environmental applications at 20%. The market experienced a 7% growth in demand for activated bentonite in wastewater treatment applications.
Key players include Ashapura Group (India) and Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC (USA), collectively holding a 40% market share in the region. The industry is investing in advanced processing technologies, with a 10% increase in R&D spending on nanoclay production in 2023. Challenges include environmental concerns related to mining activities, leading to an 8% focus on sustainable extraction methods.
The trend towards horizontal drilling in oil & gas exploration has driven a 12% increase in bentonite demand for drilling muds. The market is benefiting from urbanization and infrastructure development, with a 15% rise in bentonite use for geosynthetic clay liners in landfills and construction projects.
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