Bleaching Clay Market Report 2026

The bleaching clay market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.58 billion in 2025 to $1.69 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in edible oil consumption, increasing use of vegetable oils in food processing, expansion of industrial oil refining activities, availability of natural clay reserves, advancements in clay activation processes.

The bleaching clay market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.19 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for biofuels, increasing focus on food quality and safety standards, growth of cosmetics and personal care industries, development of high-efficiency synthetic activated clays, expansion of industrial processing in emerging economies. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for high-purity edible oil refining, growing adoption of activated clays in industrial oils, increasing use of bleaching clay in biofuel processing, expansion of mineral oil and wax purification applications, rising focus on efficient adsorbent materials.

The growing demand for refined vegetable oil is expected to drive the growth of the bleaching clay market. Refined vegetable oil refers to oil that has undergone processes like degumming, deacidifying, decoloring, and deodorizing to achieve a high-quality product. Bleaching clay, primarily composed of montmorillonite, is used in this refining process to remove impurities that could negatively affect the oil's appearance and functionality. This helps achieve the high-quality standards required for edible oils. For example, in January 2025, the International Olive Oil Council, a Spain-based intergovernmental organization, projected that global olive oil consumption would exceed approximately 3,064,500 tonnes in the 2024/25 crop year, marking a 10% increase compared to the 2023/24 crop year. As a result, the increasing demand for refined vegetable oil is contributing to the growth of the bleaching clay market.

The increasing demand for biofuels is projected to drive growth in the bleaching clay market in the future. Biofuel is a renewable energy source derived from organic materials, including plants, crops, or animal waste. Bleaching clay plays a crucial role in biofuel production by removing impurities and colorants from biodiesel, thereby enhancing the quality and stability of the final fuel product. For example, a report from the International Energy Agency (IEA), a U.S.-based government agency, stated in February 2024 that the demand for biofuel is expected to rise to 38 billion liters over the next five years and will actually increase by 23% to 200 billion liters by 2028, representing nearly a 30% increase compared to the previous five-year period. Therefore, the growing demand for biofuels is a significant driver for the bleaching clay market.

Major companies in the bleaching clay market are focusing on developing advanced solutions such as high-efficiency purification systems to improve the clarity and stability of oils and waxes. High-efficiency purification involves using ultra-fine activated clay with a high adsorption capacity to remove impurities, pigments, and trace metals from oils and waxes, ensuring consistent product quality and better operational efficiency. For example, in 2025, Paraffin Vaseline Pure Plus Co., an Iran-based company, launched UltraPure 75 Bleaching Earth, which incorporates advanced oil and wax purification technology. This product is designed for the industrial-scale refinement of edible oils, industrial lubricants, and cosmetic-grade waxes. It helps achieve crystal-clear results by removing chlorophyll, carotenoids, oxidation byproducts, and heavy metals, all while maintaining product integrity. UltraPure 75 comes in multilayer moisture-resistant bags, suitable for private labeling and international shipping, and supports bulk buyers, exporters, and distributors with fast delivery, scalable supply, competitive pricing, and full export documentation. Its high adsorption capacity reduces the need for secondary filtration, improving production efficiency and lowering operational costs. With proven performance in both batch and continuous systems, UltraPure 75 is ideal for manufacturers in the food, pharmaceutical, and chemical sectors.

Major companies operating in the bleaching clay market report are Clariant AG, Ashapura Perfoclay Limited, Oil-Dri Corporation of America, EP Minerals LLC, Refoil Earth Private Limited, Korvi Activated Earth, Sinoma Attapulgite Clay Co Ltd., Indian Clay & Mineral Co., Manek Active Clay Private Limited, 20 Microns Limited, AMCOL International Corporation, Gujarat Clay Mills Private Limited, Kutch Minerals, S&B Industrial Minerals S.A., Southern Clay Products Inc., Geohellas S.A., Ashwin Chemicals, Taiko Group of Companies, Musim Mas Holdings Pte Ltd, HRP Industries Inc., The W Clay Industries Sdn. Bhd., Kemira Oyj, Minerals Technologies Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the bleaching clay market share in 2025. North America was the second-largest region in the bleaching clay market analysis. The regions covered in the bleaching clay market are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the bleaching clay market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The bleaching clay market consists of sales of natural and activated bleaching clays. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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