Diatomite Market Report 2026

The diatomite market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.19 billion in 2025 to $1.26 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of beverage filtration applications, increasing use in water treatment processes, growth in agricultural applications, availability of large diatomite reserves, development of industrial-scale processing facilities.

The diatomite market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.68 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand from food and beverage industries, rising use in sustainable agriculture inputs, expansion of water purification infrastructure, growing pharmaceutical-grade diatomite applications, increasing investments in efficient mining technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for high-purity diatomaceous earth, rising use of diatomite in filtration applications, expansion of surface mining operations, growing adoption of advanced processing equipment, enhanced focus on product quality consistency.

The expansion of the diatomite market can be attributed to increasing sales in fast-growing countries like China and India, driven by rising disposable incomes and greater access to credit. Disposable income is defined as the amount of money available to individuals or households for spending or saving after taxes have been deducted. Diatomite is mainly utilized for filtering food processing products, including beer, whiskey, and fruit juice, as well as organic liquids like solvents and oils. For example, data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), a US government agency that provides official economic and industry statistics, shows that disposable personal income per capita in the United States rose from $57,339 in November 2022 to $61,047 in November 2023. Consequently, the increase in disposable income is propelling the growth of the diatomite market.

The growing demand for personal care products is expected to drive the growth of the diatomite market going forward. Personal care products include items used for hygiene, grooming, and self-care, such as shampoos, conditioners, toothpaste, creams, cosmetics, and household items. The diatomite market has expanded due to rising consumer demand for these products, as diatomite is commonly used in items like facial scrubs, toothpaste, and deodorants. For instance, in December 2024, data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), a U.S.-based federal agency, showed that consumer spending on personal care products and services increased by 9.7% in 2023 compared to 2022. Therefore, the rising demand for personal care products is fueling the growth of the diatomite market.

Key players in the diatomite market are forming strategic partnerships to improve their product offerings and extend their geographical presence. For instance, in February 2024, African Diatomite Industries Limited, a Kenyan firm focused on diatomaceous earth products, teamed up with Showa Chemical Industry Co. Ltd, a Japanese company renowned for its development and manufacturing of diatomaceous earth and perlite products. This collaboration aims to leverage Showa's extensive expertise and technological advancements in diatomaceous earth production to enhance local operations and expand market access in Kenya and other regions.

Major companies operating in the diatomite market are Imerys S.A., EP Minerals, CECA Chemical, Diatomite CJSC, Jilin Yuan Tong Mineral, Dicalite Management Group Inc., Showa Chemicals Industry Co. Ltd., Calgon Carbon Corporation, Qingdao Best diatomite co.ltd., Shenzhou Xinglong Products of Diatomite Co.Ltd, Chuanshan inte, U.S. SILICA Holdings Inc., Grefco Minerals Inc., Moltan Co., Eagle-Picher Industries Inc., Celite Corp, Damolin, Qingdao Sanxing Diatomite Co. Ltd., Shengzhou Huali Diatomite Products Co. Ltd., Zhilan Diatomite Products Co. Ltd., Changbai Mountain filter aid factory, Noah Chemicals, Kinequip Inc, Atlantic Equipment Engineers Inc., Twin Specialties, Reade Advanced Materials, Barentz, Gromolit LLC, Zhuzhou Yuancheng Hezhong Technology Development Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the diatomite market in 2025. The regions covered in the diatomite market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the diatomite market report are China, India, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, New Zealand, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.

The diatomite market includes revenues earned by entities by filtering impurities out of beer, juice, and water. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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