Diatomite is a naturally occurring fossilized remains of diatoms, also known as diatomaceous earth. A rock that is very porous with a fine particle size and a low specific gravity. These important properties make it useful for rubber, paint, and plastics as a filter media, absorbent, and lightweight filler. Diatomite is used in various industrial sectors for diverse applications.
Majorly used in construction sector in order to improve the quality of cement and concrete along with producing heat-insulating bricks with different binders. Diatomite is a porous, sedimentary rock which is a result of accumulation of residual diatom. The properties that make diatomite a preferred choice in construction sector include low density, high porosity, high surface area, abrasiveness, insulating properties, inertness and high silica content. The growth of the industry is also expected to be high owing to the rising opportunities in construction sector and manufacturers are implementing strategic innovations for the same.
The aim of the report is to estimate the size of the market for diatomite and the future growth potential of the market for diatomite across various segments, such as process, grade, application, the end-user industry and the region.
The base year considered for the analysis is 2019 and from 2020 to 2025 the market size is estimated. Factors such as rising demand in the Asia-Pacific region, growth in the food & beverage and healthcare sectors, and increasing consumer understanding of health are the key drivers of the diatomite market in the coming years. The base year considered for the report is 2015, whereas the forecast period considered for the report is 2016–2021.
Diatomite has a wide range of applications and has its use as a raw material in hundreds of products which makes it more popular and preferred choice in manufacturing processes and more. However, there are large deposits of diatomite throughout the world, but the one with high-purity grade used commercially are rare. Owing to the excellent physical properties, diatomite market is expected to grow steadily in the coming years.
Diatomite is a biogenic sedimentary rock with a high content of naturally occurring amorphous silica. In the recent times, due to rapid technological and economic development and population growth, there is a strong demand for use of natural resources in most regions across globe. The diatomite is found in Portland cement. However, the incorporation of natural resources into concrete, leads to environmental, economic and technological benefits, since one of the most important constituents of concrete is cement, which presents high costs and causes environmental damages due to its production. Diatomite, with its excellent physical properties, can be used majorly in manufacturing of concrete either as a partial replacement or an addition to the Portland cement.
The huge preference of diatomite in a variety of applications is due to its excellent physical properties that it offers. Due to the rapid urbanization, there is a rise in the use of concrete cement in construction sector that has in turn helped the expansion of diatomite.
Diatomite Market Scope
| Metrics | Details |
| Base Year | 2020 |
| Historic Data | 2018-2019 |
| Forecast Period | 2021-2028 |
| Study Period | 2018-2028 |
| Forecast Unit | Value (USD) |
| Segment Covered | Type, Application, Regions |
| Regions Covered | North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa |
| Key Players Profiled | Imerys S.A, EP Minerals LLC, Showa Chemical Industry Co., Ltd, Calgon Carbon Corporation , Dicalite Management Group, Diatomit SP CJSC, Jilin Yuan Tong Mineral Co., Ltd., Qingdao Sanxing Diatomite Co., Ltd., Skamol Group, Diamix Group, Olympus SA Industrial Minerals, TURKMAG, Hudson Resources Ltd, Reade International Corp. |
Key Segments of the Global Diatomite Market
Type Overview, 2018-2028 (USD Million) (Kilo Tons)
- Natural
- Calcined
- Flux calcined
Application Method, 2018-2028 (USD Million) (Kilo Tons)
- Filter aids
- Filler
- Absorbents
- Construction Materials
- Others
Regional Overview, 2018-2028 (USD Million) (Kilo Tons)
North America
- U.S.
- Canada
Europe
- Germany
- France
- UK
- Spain
- Denmark
- Italy
- Hungary
- Russia
- Greece
- Macedonia
- Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South-East Asia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
Middle East and Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- Turkey
- Rest of Middle East and Africa
South America
- Brazil
- Rest of South America
Important Companies in Global Diatomite Market
- Imerys S.A
- EP Minerals LLC
- Showa Chemical Industry Co., Ltd
- Calgon Carbon Corporation
- Dicalite Management Group
- Diatomit SP CJSC
- Jilin Yuan Tong Mineral Co., Ltd.
- Qingdao Sanxing Diatomite Co., Ltd.
- Skamol Group
- Diamix Group
- Olympus SA Industrial Minerals
- TURKMAG
- Hudson Resources Ltd
- Reade International Corp.
Reasons for the study
- The purpose of the study is to give an exhaustive outlook of Diatomite Market Benchmark yourself against the rest of the market.
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What does the report include?
- The study on Diatomite Market includes qualitative factors such as drivers, restraints, and opportunities
- The study covers the competitive landscape of existing/prospective players in the field service management industry and their strategic initiatives for the product development
- The study covers a qualitative and quantitative analysis of the market segmented based on application, process, grade, and region. Moreover, the study provides similar information for the key geographies.
- Actual market sizes and forecasts have been provided for all the above-mentioned segments.
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Production Outlook:
The US is the biggest producer of diatomite across the globe. California, Oregon, Nevada and Washington have one of the largest deposits of freshwater diatomite which is considered of high quality and thus used in filtration in food & beverage industry. US followed by China, Argentina, Denmark and Peru as the top five diatomite producing countries in the world. Global producers of diatomite are focusing on further expanding their production owing to increasing demand from end use segments. It is estimated that world resources available of diatomite are adequate to suffice the global demand in foreseeable future. End price of the commodity depends upon the application and grade of diatomite. The price of diatomite dropped sharply in 2008 and 2009 after which the market conditions gained stability in 2013 and this trend is projected to continue given the end user demand trends remain stable.
|
Country |
2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
|
US |
782 |
901 |
832 |
|
China (estimated) |
420 |
420 |
420 |
|
Argentina |
209 |
200(e) |
200(e) |
|
Denmark |
128 |
119 |
127 |
|
Peru |
125 |
151 |
121 |
|
Japan (estimated) |
90 |
90 |
100 |
|
France |
85 |
90 |
90 |
|
Mexico |
87 |
88 |
88 |
|
Turkey |
85 |
62 |
87 |
|
Russia |
70(e) |
72 |
70(e) |
|
Spain |
54 |
60 |
62 |
|
Other Countries |
238 |
293 |
177 |
|
World |
2373 |
2546 |
2374 |
The global diatomite market is segmented in the basis of type and application.
On the basis of type, the market is segmented into natural, calcinated and flux calcinated category. Calcinated diatomite dominates the global demand with nearly 50% of the market share. Calcinated diatomite is highly suitable for filtering application, which is by far the largest application for diatomite and hence calcinated diatomite dominates the demand. The calcinated diatomite can be further processed to produce flux calcinated diatomite that offers a wide variety of particle size, therefore suitable for novel applications. The flux calincated segment is projected to show healthy growth with CAGR of 4.4% over the forecast period.
By application, the global diatomite market is categorized into filter aids, fillers, absorbents, construction materials among others. Filter aid segment along with filler segment account for more than two third of the market share in the global diatomite market. These segments are further projected to witness significant growth in coming years owing to increased usage of diatomite in food & beverage, construction and automotive. Increased per capita expenditure has led to positive effect on the food & beverage industry. Consumers are spending more on beverage that has eventually led to escalation in demand for backend materials such as diatomite. Overall, filtration segment is set to continue its dominance with a impressive CAGR of 5.1% over the forecast period.
The global diatomite market demand is analysed for key regions such as North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Rest of the world.
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By region, North America dominated the global diatomite market with nearly one third of the market share in 2018. The demand for diatomite is projected to reach at 909 kilo tons by 2025. The demand in North America is supported by high demand for the material in the US. By so far, the US has been the largest producer as well as consumer of diatomite. Diatomite production in the US stood at 850 kilo tons in 2016. High demand for diatomite in food & beverage, water treatment, pharmaceutical and industrial segment is the primary reason for the diatomite demand in the region. Growing consumer awareness associated with general health has led to the adoption of advanced filtration methods is also seen as a key reason for sustained demand in the US. Furthermore, demand side improvement for paints and coatings industry in the region is further projected to escalate the demand for the mineral as a filler and abrasive.
The demand trends for diatomite vary significantly with region. Growing applicability of diatomite has led to strong demand from Europe and Asia Pacific. By 2025, it is projected that Europe will surpass North America owing to increasing production of beer. Between 2015 and 2017, the beer production in Europe increased by ~0.5% on an average. Growing usage across end use applications is projected to fuel demand in Asia Pacific. Increasing usage of diatomite in water treatment in Africa is projected to open new avenues for diatomite manufacturers in coming years.