The global kaolin market size was valued at USD 4.21 billion ****in 2024 and is projected to grow from USD 4.40 billion in 2025 to USD 6.28 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period. Europe dominated the kaolin market with a market share of 41.33% in 2024. Moreover, the U.S. kaolin market is projected to reach USD 933.25 million by 2032, driven by increasing demand in ceramics, paper, and construction industries. Kaolin or Kaolinite Al2Si2O5(OH)4, also known as china clay, is a type of material that is composed of a sheet of tetrahedral sheet of silica with layered silicate mineral co-linked through oxygen atoms to alumina. It is used in different applications, including paper, ceramic & sanitary ware, and others, owing to their chemical properties, such as inertness toward the chemicals, and acts as an adsorbent.
Kaolin, also referred to as china clay, is a soft white clay employed in producing paper, paints, porcelain, and rubber. Its utilization as a filler in rubber manufacturing enhances abrasion resistance and mechanical strength, contributing to the growth of the china clay industry. Fortune Business Insights presents this information in their report titled "Kaolin Market, 2025–2032."
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Paper Segment Leads Market Fueled by Packaging and E-commerce Demand
By application, the market is classified into paper, ceramic & sanitary ware, fiberglass, paints & coatings, rubber, plastics, and others. In 2022, the paper segment held the leading share in the kaolin market, driven by the substantial demand for paper in packaging and printing applications. The global rise in e-commerce activities also contributes to increased product demand.