Zeolite Market Report 2026

The zeolite market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $19.66 billion in 2025 to $20.6 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing use of natural zeolites in water and wastewater treatment, early adoption in detergents and cleaning products, rising demand for ion exchange and catalysis in chemical industries, growth in agriculture applications for soil and feed improvement, development of synthetic zeolites for industrial applications.

The zeolite market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $24.86 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to advancements in synthetic zeolite formulations, increasing adoption in nuclear plants and medical applications, growth in air purification and odor control technologies, rising demand in petrochemical refining and oil processing, expansion of zeolite applications in sustainable and eco-friendly industrial processes. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use in water treatment applications, rising demand in petrochemical and oil refining, expansion of zeolite in agriculture and animal feed, growing adoption in air purification and odor control, enhanced efficiency in catalysis and industrial processes.

The expanding construction industry is projected to drive the growth of the zeolite market in the coming years. Construction encompasses the process of building or assembling various types of infrastructure and buildings, including residential, commercial, and industrial projects. This industry is experiencing growth due to increasing urbanization, heightened demand for housing and infrastructure, and government investments in development initiatives. Zeolite is essential in construction for its lightweight properties, ability to enhance concrete strength, durability, and thermal insulation, making it an effective mineral additive in building materials. For example, a report from the U.S. Census Bureau in September 2024 estimated construction spending at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2.16 trillion in July 2024, representing a 6.7% increase (±1.8%) compared to $2.02 trillion in July 2023. Total construction spending for the first seven months of this year reached $1.23 trillion, up 8.8% (±1.2%) from $1.13 trillion during the same period in 2023. Consequently, the growth of the construction industry is fueling the expansion of the zeolite market.

Key companies in the zeolite market are focusing on establishing production facilities to manufacture nutrient-infused zeolite. A production facility refers to a site where goods are manufactured in large volumes. For instance, in March 2023, International Zeolite Corp., a Canadian company that develops and distributes natural zeolite and zeolite-infused products, launched its first production plant in Jordan, Ontario. This facility marks a significant milestone in the company’s development and is capable of producing nutrient-infused zeolite using its NEREA technology, which aims to enhance agricultural practices by increasing crop size and yield while minimizing waste from traditional fertilizers. Future expansions of the plant will enable daily production of up to 25,000 kilograms of agricultural nutrient growth system products.

In January 2024, Zeochem AG, a Switzerland-based manufacturer of zeolites and molecular sieves, acquired Sorbead India and Swambe Chemicals for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition allows Zeochem to expand its presence in the Indian market, diversify its product range beyond traditional molecular sieves into zeolite granules and chromatography gels, and strengthen its position in the chemicals and pharmaceuticals sectors. Sorbead India is an India-based producer of zeolite granules and specialty absorbent materials used in drying, separation, and purification applications.

Major companies operating in the zeolite market report are BASF SE, Honeywell International Inc., Arkema Group, Tosoh Corporation, Clariant AG, W.R. Grace & Co., Zeochem AG, Zeolyst International, Gordes Zeolite, St. Cloud Mining Company, Zeolite Australia Pty Ltd., KNT Group, Blue Pacific Minerals Ltd, Zeotech Corporation, Ningbo Jiahe New Materials Technology Co. Ltd., Zeo Inc., International Zeolite Corp., Bear River Zeolite Co. Inc., Ida-Ore Zeolite, Teague Mineral Products, Rota Mining Corporation, KMI Zeolite, Shijiazhuang Jianda High-Tech Chemical Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the zeolite market in 2025, and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the zeolite market are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the zeolite market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The zeolite market consists of sales of zeolite powder, pellets, granules, cleaning agents and related products. 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.

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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