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Zeolites Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Type (Natural Zeolites, Synthetic Zeolites and Other Types), Form, Function, Application, End User and By Geography

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Published: 2024 ID: SMRC27605

This report covers the impact of COVID-19 on this global market
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According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Zeolites Market is accounted for $14.0 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $18.9 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 5.1% during the forecast period. Zeolites are naturally occurring or synthetic aluminosilicate minerals characterized by a crystalline structure with a porous framework. This unique structure allows zeolites to absorb and exchange cations, making them effective as ion-exchangers and molecular sieves. Zeolites play a crucial role in environmental and industrial processes commonly used in various applications, such as water purification, gas separation, and as catalysts in chemical reactions.

According to the United States Geological Survey, more than 200 distinct product frameworks were identified across the world, among which 40 are naturally occurring. 

Market Dynamics: 

Driver: 

Rising demand from the detergent industry

Rising demand from the detergent industry significantly fuels the market, as these minerals serve as effective builders in laundry and dishwashing products. Zeolites enhance cleaning efficiency by softening water and improving detergent performance, making them essential for formulating eco-friendly and biodegradable products. Additionally, their ability to replace phosphates in detergents aligns with environmental regulations, further driving their adoption in the industry and contributing to the overall growth of the market.

Restraint:

Competition from alternatives

Competition from alternative materials poses a significant challenge in the market. Products such as phosphates, synthetic polymers, and other advanced adsorbents can offer similar or enhanced performance at lower costs. This rivalry can lead to reduced market share for zeolite manufacturers, pressuring them to innovate and lower prices. Additionally, the availability of these substitutes may limit customer loyalty, hindering the growth potential of zeolites in various applications.

Opportunity:

Growth in petrochemical applications

The growth in petrochemical applications is driving demand for zeolites, which are essential catalysts in processes like fluid catalytic cracking and hydrocracking. Their unique porous structure enhances reaction efficiency and selectivity, making them vital for producing high-quality fuels and chemicals. As the petrochemical industry expands to meet global energy needs and adopt cleaner technologies, the reliance on zeolites for improving production processes and reducing environmental impact is expected to increase significantly.

Threat:

Limited availability of raw materials

Limited availability of raw materials poses a significant challenge for the market, impacting production capabilities and increasing costs. The scarcity of natural resources, such as clay and volcanic ash, can lead to supply chain disruptions and affect the quality of zeolites. Consequently, manufacturers may struggle to meet growing demand, resulting in potential delays and reduced competitiveness. This limitation can hinder innovation and restrict market growth, forcing companies to seek alternative sourcing strategies.

Covid-19 Impact: 

The COVID-19 pandemic had a notable impact on the market, causing disruptions in production and supply chains due to lockdowns and restrictions. Demand fluctuations emerged as industries like petrochemicals and construction faced slowdowns. However, the increased focus on water purification and sanitation boosted interest in zeolites for environmental applications. As economies recover, the market is expected to rebound, driven by renewed investments in industrial processes and sustainable solutions.

The adsorptive properties segment is projected to be the largest during the forecast period

The adsorptive properties segment is projected to account for the largest market share during the projection period. Their porous structure allows for selective adsorption of molecules, making them effective in applications such as gas separation and air purification. Zeolites can capture contaminants and toxins while facilitating the removal of unwanted substances, enhancing their utility. This unique capability not only improves process efficiency but also aligns with growing environmental concerns, further boosting their market appeal.

The detergents segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The detergents segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the extrapolated period. They help soften water and improve the efficacy of surfactants, making them essential in laundry and dishwashing products. With the shift toward eco-friendly formulations, zeolites are increasingly favored as phosphate alternatives, aligning with regulatory standards. This trend is driving growth in the market as manufacturers seek sustainable solutions for consumer cleaning products.

Region with largest share:

North America region is projected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period driven by increasing demand in industries. The region's focus on sustainable practices and regulatory pressures to reduce environmental impact has led to heightened interest in zeolite applications. Additionally, advancements in technology and production methods are enhancing the efficiency of zeolites. As manufacturers prioritize eco-friendly solutions, the market is poised for further expansion.

Region with highest CAGR:

Asia Pacific is expected to register the highest growth rate over the forecast period. Zeolites, porous crystalline materials with unique properties, are widely used as catalysts, adsorbents, and ion exchangers. The region's growing industrialization, coupled with rising environmental concerns, has created a favorable environment for the zeolites market. China, Japan, and South Korea are major players in the market, with significant production capacities and diverse applications.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in Zeolites market include Tosoh Corporation, BASF SE, W. R. Grace & Co., Clariant AG, Zeochem AG, Honeywell International Inc. , Arkema S.A., AgraTech, Inc., Zeolyst International Inc, Unilever, Cargill, Inc., SABIC, Shell Catalysts & Technologies, Sasol Limited, ExxMobil Chemical, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company and International Zeolite.

Key Developments:

In August 2024, BASF announced the commercial launch of Fourtiva™, a new Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) catalyst for gasoil to mild resid feedstock. Fourtiva incorporates BASF’s newest Advanced Innovative Matrix (AIM) and the Multiple Frameworks Topology (MFT) technologies to achieve an optimized catalyst design to maximize butylene yields and selectivity over propylene while improving naphtha octane, LPG olefinicity and minimizing coke and dry gas.

In March 2023, International Zeolite announced the opening of a new production plant in Jordan, Ontario production plant. The company acquired the facility in December 2022 to manufacture nutrient delivery and NEREA products. This facility will add the company's production capacity up to 25 tons per day.

Types Covered:
• Natural Zeolites
• Synthetic Zeolites
• Other Types

Forms Covered:
• Powder
• Granules
• Pellets

Functions Covered:
• Ion-Exchange Properties
• Adsorptive Properties
• Catalytic Properties

Applications Covered:
• Catalysts
• Adsorbents
• Soil Amendments
• Detergents
• Animal Feed
• Other Applications

End Users Covered:
• Chemical Industry
• Environmental
• Agriculture
• Food and Beverage
• Pharmaceuticals
• Construction
• Other End Users 

Regions Covered:
• North America
o US
o Canada
o Mexico
• Europe
o Germany
o UK
o Italy
o France
o Spain
o Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
o Japan        
o China        
o India        
o Australia  
o New Zealand
o South Korea
o Rest of Asia Pacific    
• South America
o Argentina
o Brazil
o Chile
o Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa 
o Saudi Arabia
o UAE
o Qatar
o South Africa
o Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:
- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026, and 2030
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

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Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary       
         
2 Preface        
 2.1 Abstract       
 2.2 Stake Holders      
 2.3 Research Scope      
 2.4 Research Methodology     
  2.4.1 Data Mining     
  2.4.2 Data Analysis     
  2.4.3 Data Validation     
  2.4.4 Research Approach     
 2.5 Research Sources      
  2.5.1 Primary Research Sources    
  2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources    
  2.5.3 Assumptions     
         
3 Market Trend Analysis      
 3.1 Introduction      
 3.2 Drivers       
 3.3 Restraints      
 3.4 Opportunities      
 3.5 Threats       
 3.6 Application Analysis     
 3.7 End User Analysis      
 3.8 Emerging Markets      
 3.9 Impact of Covid-19      
         
4 Porters Five Force Analysis      
 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers     
 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers     
 4.3 Threat of substitutes     
 4.4 Threat of new entrants     
 4.5 Competitive rivalry      
         
5 Global Zeolites Market, By Type     
 5.1 Introduction      
 5.2 Natural Zeolites      
  5.2.1 Chabazite     
  5.2.2 Clinoptilolite     
  5.2.3 Mordenite     
 5.3 Synthetic Zeolites      
  5.3.1 A-Type      
  5.3.2 X-Type      
  5.3.3 Y-Type      
 5.4 Other Types      
         
6 Global Zeolites Market, By Form     
 6.1 Introduction      
 6.2 Powder       
 6.3 Granules       
 6.4 Pellets       
         
7 Global Zeolites Market, By Function     
 7.1 Introduction      
 7.2 Ion-Exchange Properties     
 7.3 Adsorptive Properties     
 7.4 Catalytic Properties      
         
8 Global Zeolites Market, By Application     
 8.1 Introduction      
 8.2 Catalysts       
 8.3 Adsorbents      
 8.4 Soil Amendments      
 8.5 Detergents      
 8.6 Animal Feed      
 8.7 Other Applications      
         
9 Global Zeolites Market, By End User     
 9.1 Introduction      
 9.2 Chemical Industry      
 9.3 Environmental      
 9.4 Agriculture      
 9.5 Food and Beverage      
 9.6 Pharmaceuticals      
 9.7 Construction      
 9.8 Other End Users      
         
10 Global Zeolites Market, By Geography     
 10.1 Introduction      
 10.2 North America      
  10.2.1 US      
  10.2.2 Canada      
  10.2.3 Mexico      
 10.3 Europe       
  10.3.1 Germany      
  10.3.2 UK      
  10.3.3 Italy      
  10.3.4 France      
  10.3.5 Spain      
  10.3.6 Rest of Europe     
 10.4 Asia Pacific      
  10.4.1 Japan      
  10.4.2 China      
  10.4.3 India      
  10.4.4 Australia      
  10.4.5 New Zealand     
  10.4.6 South Korea     
  10.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific     
 10.5 South America      
  10.5.1 Argentina     
  10.5.2 Brazil      
  10.5.3 Chile      
  10.5.4 Rest of South America    
 10.6 Middle East & Africa     
  10.6.1 Saudi Arabia     
  10.6.2 UAE      
  10.6.3 Qatar      
  10.6.4 South Africa     
  10.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa    
         
11 Key Developments       
 11.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures  
 11.2 Acquisitions & Mergers     
 11.3 New Product Launch     
 11.4 Expansions      
 11.5 Other Key Strategies     
         
12 Company Profiling       
 12.1 Tosoh Corporation      
 12.2 BASF SE       
 12.3 W. R. Grace & Co.      
 12.4 Clariant AG      
 12.5 Zeochem AG      
 12.6 Honeywell International Inc.      
 12.7 Arkema S.A.      
 12.8 AgraTech, Inc.      
 12.9 Zeolyst International Inc     
 12.10 Unilever       
 12.11 Cargill, Inc.      
 12.12 SABIC       
 12.13 Shell Catalysts & Technologies     
 12.14 Sasol Limited      
 12.15 ExxMobil Chemical      
 12.16 Chevron Phillips Chemical Company    
 12.17 International Zeolite      
         
List of Tables        
1 Global Zeolites Market Outlook, By Region (2022-2030) ($MN)   
2 Global Zeolites Market Outlook, By Type (2022-2030) ($MN)   
3 Global Zeolites Market Outlook, By Natural Zeolites (2022-2030) ($MN)  
4 Global Zeolites Market Outlook, By Chabazite (2022-2030) ($MN)  
5 Global Zeolites Market Outlook, By Clinoptilolite (2022-2030) ($MN)  
6 Global Zeolites Market Outlook, By Mordenite (2022-2030) ($MN)  
7 Global Zeolites Market Outlook, By Synthetic Zeolites (2022-2030) ($MN) 
8 Global Zeolites Market Outlook, By A-Type (2022-2030) ($MN)   
9 Global Zeolites Market Outlook, By X-Type (2022-2030) ($MN)   
10 Global Zeolites Market Outlook, By Y-Type (2022-2030) ($MN)   
11 Global Zeolites Market Outlook, By Other Types (2022-2030) ($MN)  
12 Global Zeolites Market Outlook, By Form (2022-2030) ($MN)   
13 Global Zeolites Market Outlook, By Powder (2022-2030) ($MN)  
14 Global Zeolites Market Outlook, By Granules (2022-2030) ($MN)  
15 Global Zeolites Market Outlook, By Pellets (2022-2030) ($MN)   
16 Global Zeolites Market Outlook, By Function (2022-2030) ($MN)  
17 Global Zeolites Market Outlook, By Ion-Exchange Properties (2022-2030) ($MN) 
18 Global Zeolites Market Outlook, By Adsorptive Properties (2022-2030) ($MN) 
19 Global Zeolites Market Outlook, By Catalytic Properties (2022-2030) ($MN) 
20 Global Zeolites Market Outlook, By Application (2022-2030) ($MN)  
21 Global Zeolites Market Outlook, By Catalysts (2022-2030) ($MN)  
22 Global Zeolites Market Outlook, By Adsorbents (2022-2030) ($MN)  
23 Global Zeolites Market Outlook, By Soil Amendments (2022-2030) ($MN) 
24 Global Zeolites Market Outlook, By Detergents (2022-2030) ($MN)  
25 Global Zeolites Market Outlook, By Animal Feed (2022-2030) ($MN)  
26 Global Zeolites Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2022-2030) ($MN) 
27 Global Zeolites Market Outlook, By End User (2022-2030) ($MN)  
28 Global Zeolites Market Outlook, By Chemical Industry (2022-2030) ($MN) 
29 Global Zeolites Market Outlook, By Environmental (2022-2030) ($MN)  
30 Global Zeolites Market Outlook, By Agriculture (2022-2030) ($MN)  
31 Global Zeolites Market Outlook, By Food and Beverage (2022-2030) ($MN) 
32 Global Zeolites Market Outlook, By Pharmaceuticals (2022-2030) ($MN)  
33 Global Zeolites Market Outlook, By Construction (2022-2030) ($MN)  
34 Global Zeolites Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2022-2030) ($MN)  
         
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.

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