The name bentonite was first suggested in 1898 for clay hosted by the Benton Shale in Wyoming. It was initially described as clay formed by the alteration of volcanic ash, but the most widely used commercial definition is that bentonite is clay consisting essentially of smectite minerals (usually montmorillonite) regardless of occurrence or origin.
Most economic bentonite deposits are of Cretaceous age or younger and associated with marine shale and marl (Wyoming), calcareous sands and marls (Morocco), carbonaceous shales and coal (South Africa), sandstone and conglomerate (Australia), dacitic pyroclastics and tuffs (Milos), andesite (China) or rhyolite and obsidian/perlite (China and Mozambique). Bentonite is characterised by exchangeable cations such as Ca2+, Mg2+, Na+ or Li+ which affect its designation and properties. For example, bentonite is typically described as either swelling or nonswelling bentonite. Swelling bentonite (also known as western bentonite) is sodium bentonite that swells in water and is generally used in its natural state. Non-swelling bentonite is calcium bentonite (also known as southern bentonite) that is used as mined, after treatment with soda ash to produce sodium-exchanged bentonite, or treated with acid to produce bleaching clay. Li-rich bentonite is known as hectorite and is commercially mined only in the US.
According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Bentonite Powder market size was valued at USD 1353.1 million in 2022 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 1737.4 million by 2029 with a CAGR of 3.6% during review period. The influence of COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine War were considered while estimating market sizes.
The main Bentonite Powder players include Amcol (Minerals Technologies), Imerys (S&B), Clariant, etc. The top threeBentonite Powder players account for approximately 42% of the total global market. North America is the largest consumer market for Bentonite Powder, followed by China and Europe. In terms of Type, Sodium Bentonite is the largest segment, with a share about 92%. And in terms of End Users, the largest application is Iron Ore Pelletizing, followed by Molding Sands.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Bentonite Powder market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2023, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Bentonite Powder market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2018-2029
Global Bentonite Powder market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2018-2029
Global Bentonite Powder market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2018-2029
Global Bentonite Powder market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and ASP (USD/MT), 2018-2023
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Bentonite Powder
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Bentonite Powder market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Amcol (Minerals Technologies), Bentonite Performance Minerals, Wyo-Ben Inc, Black Hills Bentonite and Tolsa Group, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, COVID-19 and Russia-Ukraine War Influence.
Market Segmentation
Bentonite Powder market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2018-2029, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
    Sodium Bentonite
    Calcium Bentonite
Market segment by Application
    Molding Sands
    Iron Ore Pelletizing
    Pet Litter
    Drilling Mud
    Civil Engineering
    Agriculture
    Others
Major players covered
    Amcol (Minerals Technologies)
    Bentonite Performance Minerals
    Wyo-Ben Inc
    Black Hills Bentonite
    Tolsa Group
    Imerys (S&B)
    Clariant
    Bentonite Company LLC
    Laviosa Minerals SpA
    LKAB Minerals
    Ashapura
    Star Bentonite Group
    Kunimine Industries
    Huawei Bentonite
    Fenghong New Material
    Chang'an Renheng
    Liufangzi Bentonite
    Bentonit União
    Castiglioni Pes y Cia
    Canbensan
    Aydın Bentonit
    KarBen
    G & W Mineral Resources
    Ningcheng Tianyu
    Elementis
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
    North America (United States, Canada and Mexico)
    Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
    Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
    South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
    Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Bentonite Powder product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Bentonite Powder, with price, sales, revenue and global market share of Bentonite Powder from 2018 to 2023.
Chapter 3, the Bentonite Powder competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Bentonite Powder breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value and growth by regions, from 2018 to 2029.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and application, with sales market share and growth rate by type, application, from 2018 to 2029.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value and market share for key countries in the world, from 2017 to 2022.and Bentonite Powder market forecast, by regions, type and application, with sales and revenue, from 2024 to 2029.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, Porters Five Forces analysis, and Influence of COVID-19 and Russia-Ukraine War.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Bentonite Powder.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Bentonite Powder sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
Summary: 
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