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Chemical & Material Global Drilling Mud Bentonite Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031

  • RnM4627829
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  • 26 September, 2025
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  • Global
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  • 102 Pages
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  • GIR
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  • Chemical & Material

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Drilling Mud Bentonite market size was valued at US$ 226 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 285 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 3.2% during review period.
Drilling mud bentonite is a type of clay that is used as an additive to drilling fluids to improve their properties and performance. Drilling mud bentonite consists mostly of montmorillonite, a clay mineral that has the ability to swell and absorb water, making it a valuable thickening and stabilizing agent. Drilling mud bentonite can also help seal the borehole walls, remove drill cuttings, and lubricate the drilling bit.
Drilling Mud Bentonite Market Drivers:
Growth in Oil and Gas Exploration Activities
The increasing demand for energy worldwide has led to a rise in oil and gas exploration and drilling activities. Bentonite is a critical component of drilling mud, which is used to lubricate and cool the drill bit, remove cuttings, and stabilize the borehole. As exploration activities expand, especially in unconventional resources like shale gas and deepwater reserves, the demand for bentonite in drilling mud increases.
Rising Demand for Water-Based Drilling Fluids
Bentonite is a key ingredient in water-based drilling fluids, which are environmentally friendly and cost-effective compared to oil-based or synthetic-based fluids. With stricter environmental regulations and a shift toward sustainable practices, the demand for water-based drilling fluids (and consequently bentonite) is growing.
Expansion of the Construction Industry
Bentonite is also used in construction for applications such as slurry walls, foundation drilling, and tunneling. The growth of infrastructure development and construction projects, particularly in emerging economies, drives the demand for bentonite.

This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Drilling Mud Bentonite 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 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Drilling Mud Bentonite market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2020-2031
Global Drilling Mud Bentonite market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2020-2031
Global Drilling Mud Bentonite market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2020-2031
Global Drilling Mud Bentonite market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and ASP (US$/Ton), 2020-2025
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 Drilling Mud Bentonite
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 Drilling Mud Bentonite market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Minerals Technologies, Wyo-Ben, Sure Fluids, Swell Well Minechem, Sinomud, Imerys, Clariant, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Drilling Mud Bentonite market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, 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
Others
Market segment by Application
Mining
Oil & Gas
Civil Engineering
Others
Major players covered
Minerals Technologies
Wyo-Ben
Sure Fluids
Swell Well Minechem
Sinomud
Imerys
Clariant
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 Drilling Mud Bentonite product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Drilling Mud Bentonite, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Drilling Mud Bentonite from 2020 to 2025.
Chapter 3, the Drilling Mud Bentonite competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Drilling Mud Bentonite breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.
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 2020 to 2025.and Drilling Mud Bentonite market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Drilling Mud Bentonite.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Drilling Mud Bentonite sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.


1 Market Overview

  • 1.1 Product Overview and Scope
  • 1.2 Market Estimation Caveats and Base Year
  • 1.3 Market Analysis by Type
    • 1.3.1 Overview: Global Drilling Mud Bentonite Consumption Value by Type: 2020 Versus 2024 Versus 2031
    • 1.3.2 Sodium Bentonite
    • 1.3.3 Calcium Bentonite
    • 1.3.4 Others
  • 1.4 Market Analysis by Application
    • 1.4.1 Overview: Global Drilling Mud Bentonite Consumption Value by Application: 2020 Versus 2024 Versus 2031
    • 1.4.2 Mining
    • 1.4.3 Oil & Gas
    • 1.4.4 Civil Engineering
    • 1.4.5 Others
  • 1.5 Global Drilling Mud Bentonite Market Size & Forecast
    • 1.5.1 Global Drilling Mud Bentonite Consumption Value (2020 & 2024 & 2031)
    • 1.5.2 Global Drilling Mud Bentonite Sales Quantity (2020-2031)
    • 1.5.3 Global Drilling Mud Bentonite Average Price (2020-2031)

2 Manufacturers Profiles

  • 2.1 Minerals Technologies
    • 2.1.1 Minerals Technologies Details
    • 2.1.2 Minerals Technologies Major Business
    • 2.1.3 Minerals Technologies Drilling Mud Bentonite Product and Services
    • 2.1.4 Minerals Technologies Drilling Mud Bentonite Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.1.5 Minerals Technologies Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.2 Wyo-Ben
    • 2.2.1 Wyo-Ben Details
    • 2.2.2 Wyo-Ben Major Business
    • 2.2.3 Wyo-Ben Drilling Mud Bentonite Product and Services
    • 2.2.4 Wyo-Ben Drilling Mud Bentonite Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.2.5 Wyo-Ben Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.3 Sure Fluids
    • 2.3.1 Sure Fluids Details
    • 2.3.2 Sure Fluids Major Business
    • 2.3.3 Sure Fluids Drilling Mud Bentonite Product and Services
    • 2.3.4 Sure Fluids Drilling Mud Bentonite Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.3.5 Sure Fluids Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.4 Swell Well Minechem
    • 2.4.1 Swell Well Minechem Details
    • 2.4.2 Swell Well Minechem Major Business
    • 2.4.3 Swell Well Minechem Drilling Mud Bentonite Product and Services
    • 2.4.4 Swell Well Minechem Drilling Mud Bentonite Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.4.5 Swell Well Minechem Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.5 Sinomud
    • 2.5.1 Sinomud Details
    • 2.5.2 Sinomud Major Business
    • 2.5.3 Sinomud Drilling Mud Bentonite Product and Services
    • 2.5.4 Sinomud Drilling Mud Bentonite Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.5.5 Sinomud Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.6 Imerys
    • 2.6.1 Imerys Details
    • 2.6.2 Imerys Major Business
    • 2.6.3 Imerys Drilling Mud Bentonite Product and Services
    • 2.6.4 Imerys Drilling Mud Bentonite Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.6.5 Imerys Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.7 Clariant
    • 2.7.1 Clariant Details
    • 2.7.2 Clariant Major Business
    • 2.7.3 Clariant Drilling Mud Bentonite Product and Services
    • 2.7.4 Clariant Drilling Mud Bentonite Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.7.5 Clariant Recent Developments/Updates

3 Competitive Environment: Drilling Mud Bentonite by Manufacturer

  • 3.1 Global Drilling Mud Bentonite Sales Quantity by Manufacturer (2020-2025)
  • 3.2 Global Drilling Mud Bentonite Revenue by Manufacturer (2020-2025)
  • 3.3 Global Drilling Mud Bentonite Average Price by Manufacturer (2020-2025)
  • 3.4 Market Share Analysis (2024)
    • 3.4.1 Producer Shipments of Drilling Mud Bentonite by Manufacturer Revenue ($MM) and Market Share (%): 2024
    • 3.4.2 Top 3 Drilling Mud Bentonite Manufacturer Market Share in 2024
    • 3.4.3 Top 6 Drilling Mud Bentonite Manufacturer Market Share in 2024
  • 3.5 Drilling Mud Bentonite Market: Overall Company Footprint Analysis
    • 3.5.1 Drilling Mud Bentonite Market: Region Footprint
    • 3.5.2 Drilling Mud Bentonite Market: Company Product Type Footprint
    • 3.5.3 Drilling Mud Bentonite Market: Company Product Application Footprint
  • 3.6 New Market Entrants and Barriers to Market Entry
  • 3.7 Mergers, Acquisition, Agreements, and Collaborations

4 Consumption Analysis by Region

  • 4.1 Global Drilling Mud Bentonite Market Size by Region
    • 4.1.1 Global Drilling Mud Bentonite Sales Quantity by Region (2020-2031)
    • 4.1.2 Global Drilling Mud Bentonite Consumption Value by Region (2020-2031)
    • 4.1.3 Global Drilling Mud Bentonite Average Price by Region (2020-2031)
  • 4.2 North America Drilling Mud Bentonite Consumption Value (2020-2031)
  • 4.3 Europe Drilling Mud Bentonite Consumption Value (2020-2031)
  • 4.4 Asia-Pacific Drilling Mud Bentonite Consumption Value (2020-2031)
  • 4.5 South America Drilling Mud Bentonite Consumption Value (2020-2031)
  • 4.6 Middle East & Africa Drilling Mud Bentonite Consumption Value (2020-2031)

5 Market Segment by Type

  • 5.1 Global Drilling Mud Bentonite Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
  • 5.2 Global Drilling Mud Bentonite Consumption Value by Type (2020-2031)
  • 5.3 Global Drilling Mud Bentonite Average Price by Type (2020-2031)

6 Market Segment by Application

  • 6.1 Global Drilling Mud Bentonite Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
  • 6.2 Global Drilling Mud Bentonite Consumption Value by Application (2020-2031)
  • 6.3 Global Drilling Mud Bentonite Average Price by Application (2020-2031)

7 North America

  • 7.1 North America Drilling Mud Bentonite Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
  • 7.2 North America Drilling Mud Bentonite Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
  • 7.3 North America Drilling Mud Bentonite Market Size by Country
    • 7.3.1 North America Drilling Mud Bentonite Sales Quantity by Country (2020-2031)
    • 7.3.2 North America Drilling Mud Bentonite Consumption Value by Country (2020-2031)
    • 7.3.3 United States Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 7.3.4 Canada Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 7.3.5 Mexico Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)

8 Europe

  • 8.1 Europe Drilling Mud Bentonite Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
  • 8.2 Europe Drilling Mud Bentonite Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
  • 8.3 Europe Drilling Mud Bentonite Market Size by Country
    • 8.3.1 Europe Drilling Mud Bentonite Sales Quantity by Country (2020-2031)
    • 8.3.2 Europe Drilling Mud Bentonite Consumption Value by Country (2020-2031)
    • 8.3.3 Germany Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 8.3.4 France Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 8.3.5 United Kingdom Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 8.3.6 Russia Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 8.3.7 Italy Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)

9 Asia-Pacific

  • 9.1 Asia-Pacific Drilling Mud Bentonite Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
  • 9.2 Asia-Pacific Drilling Mud Bentonite Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
  • 9.3 Asia-Pacific Drilling Mud Bentonite Market Size by Region
    • 9.3.1 Asia-Pacific Drilling Mud Bentonite Sales Quantity by Region (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.2 Asia-Pacific Drilling Mud Bentonite Consumption Value by Region (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.3 China Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.4 Japan Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.5 South Korea Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.6 India Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.7 Southeast Asia Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.8 Australia Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)

10 South America

  • 10.1 South America Drilling Mud Bentonite Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
  • 10.2 South America Drilling Mud Bentonite Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
  • 10.3 South America Drilling Mud Bentonite Market Size by Country
    • 10.3.1 South America Drilling Mud Bentonite Sales Quantity by Country (2020-2031)
    • 10.3.2 South America Drilling Mud Bentonite Consumption Value by Country (2020-2031)
    • 10.3.3 Brazil Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 10.3.4 Argentina Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)

11 Middle East & Africa

  • 11.1 Middle East & Africa Drilling Mud Bentonite Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
  • 11.2 Middle East & Africa Drilling Mud Bentonite Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
  • 11.3 Middle East & Africa Drilling Mud Bentonite Market Size by Country
    • 11.3.1 Middle East & Africa Drilling Mud Bentonite Sales Quantity by Country (2020-2031)
    • 11.3.2 Middle East & Africa Drilling Mud Bentonite Consumption Value by Country (2020-2031)
    • 11.3.3 Turkey Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 11.3.4 Egypt Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 11.3.5 Saudi Arabia Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 11.3.6 South Africa Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)

12 Market Dynamics

  • 12.1 Drilling Mud Bentonite Market Drivers
  • 12.2 Drilling Mud Bentonite Market Restraints
  • 12.3 Drilling Mud Bentonite Trends Analysis
  • 12.4 Porters Five Forces Analysis
    • 12.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 12.4.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 12.4.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 12.4.4 Threat of Substitutes
    • 12.4.5 Competitive Rivalry

13 Raw Material and Industry Chain

  • 13.1 Raw Material of Drilling Mud Bentonite and Key Manufacturers
  • 13.2 Manufacturing Costs Percentage of Drilling Mud Bentonite
  • 13.3 Drilling Mud Bentonite Production Process
  • 13.4 Industry Value Chain Analysis

14 Shipments by Distribution Channel

  • 14.1 Sales Channel
    • 14.1.1 Direct to End-User
    • 14.1.2 Distributors
  • 14.2 Drilling Mud Bentonite Typical Distributors
  • 14.3 Drilling Mud Bentonite Typical Customers

15 Research Findings and Conclusion

    16 Appendix

    • 16.1 Methodology
    • 16.2 Research Process and Data Source

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