The report "Kaolin Market by Type
(Synthetic, Natural), Process (Water-washed, Airfloat, Calcined, Delaminated,
Surface-modified & Unprocessed), End-use Industry (Paper, Ceramics &
Sanitaryware, Fiberglass, Paints & Coatings, Rubber, Plastic), and Region -
Forecast to 2030", kaolin market is projected to reach USD 8.27
billion by 2030, from USD 5.76 billion in 2025, with a CAGR of
7.5%. The market research report is a comprehensive analysis of the
current kaolin
market trends, future prospects, and other pivotal factors that drive the
market. 

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"Kaolin Market"

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The kaolin market is primarily propelled by rising demand
across various end-use industries, including paper, ceramics, sanitaryware,
fiberglass, paints and coatings, rubber, and plastics. In the paper industry,
kaolin serves as an essential filler and pigment that enhances quality, with an
anticipated surge in paper production for packaging and print media likely to
further elevate kaolin demand. In ceramics, kaolin is utilized to manufacture
whiteware products, ceramic tiles, and refractories, subject to its high fusion
temperature and excellent white burning characteristics. 

Natural kaolin is expected to be dominant during the
forecast period.

Natural kaolin holds the highest share in the kaolin market
due to its abundance, versatility across various end-use industries, and
environmentally friendly qualities. It is commonly found in sedimentary rocks
formed under natural geological conditions, making it easily accessible and
cost-effective for large-scale mining and application. Its physical traits,
such as fine particle size, high whiteness, chemical inertness, and plasticity,
make it highly sought after for industries like paper, ceramics, paints,
coatings, and cosmetics. The paper industry, in particular, relies on kaolin as
a key coating and filler material that enhances paper brightness, printability,
and surface smoothness.

The water-washed process is expected to record the
highest CAGR during the forecasted period.

The water-washed process is the fastest-growing segment of
the kaolin market, as it is one of the most popular methods for transforming
raw kaolin into finished products. Also known as wet processing, this technique
extensively utilizes water at various stages, such as screening, grinding,
centrifuging, slurring, blunging, and chemical treatment to effectively
separate, purify, and process kaolin. This yields a stable chemical composition
and enhances the strong adsorption capacity of kaolin, making it highly
effective in high-performance and specialty applications. The market is
expanding, driven by increasing demand, particularly from the building &
construction industry.

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Asia Pacific is expected to be the leading market
for kaolin during the forecast period.

The Asia Pacific region dominates the kaolin
market due to its extensive natural reserves, rapid industrial growth, and high
demand across various end-use industries. Countries like China, India, Japan, South
Korea, and Australia are key producers, particularly in ceramics,
paper, and construction materials. The kaolin market in this region is
characterized by capacity expansions, joint ventures, and collaborations among
major players. The ceramics industry, which includes tableware, sanitaryware,
construction tiles, and decorative items, significantly drives demand. Recent
growth in ceramic manufacturing in China has further fueled the
market. Notably, in July 2025, Green360 Technologies, an Australian
building materials company, launched a 457-ton bulk calcining run of
high-purity kaolin from its Pittong operation in Victoria to produce
high-reactivity metakaolin for low-carbon cement, thereby increasing kaolin
demand.

Kaolin
Companies

Prominent companies include Imerys S.A. (France), 20 Microns
(India), KaMin LLC (US), Ashapura Group (India), SCR-Sibelco (Belgium), Thiele
Kaolin Company (US), LB MINERALS, LTD. (Hungary), EICL Limited (India),
Quarzwerke GmbH (Germany), and Sedlecký Kaolin a.s. (Czech Republic).

Imerys S.A. (France)

Imerys S.A. is a leading producer and processor of
industrial minerals, providing mineral-based specialty solutions across the
construction, automotive, paper, ceramics, consumer goods, and energy
industries. The company operates through three segments: Performance Minerals
(PM), Solutions for Refractory, Abrasives, and Construction (RAC), and
Solutions for Energy Transition (SET). It offers kaolin within the PM segment,
targeting key markets such as paper & packaging, ceramics, paints &
coatings, plastics, rubber, cosmetics, and construction. With a strong global
presence, Imerys operates in more than 40 countries and manages approximately
230 industrial sites across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and
Asia Pacific.

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KaMin LLC (US)

KaMin LLC is a global leader in the production and supply of
high-quality kaolin clay and performance mineral solutions for the building
& construction, automotive, agriculture, health & beauty, packaging,
and specialty paper industries. The company operates 11 production and
converting facilities in the US and Brazil, along with logistics hubs in
Europe. It is renowned for its innovations in kaolin technology, namely
ultrafine, high-brightness kaolin products like Hydragloss 90, and holds key patents
in the industry. Focused exclusively on kaolin and related minerals, KaMin
emphasizes safety, integrity, customer satisfaction, partnerships, and
sustainability.

Sibelco (Belgium)

Sibelco is a material solutions company specializing in the
production and supply of specialty industrial minerals for multiple end-use
industries. The company operates across five segments: Silica, Clays,
Feldspathics, Olivine, and Recycled Glass. It offers kaolin under its Clays
segment. Sibelco owns substantial reserves of kaolin and ball clay, with
production facilities in places such as Devon and Cornwood in the UK, McIntyre
in Georgia, US, and Hlubany in the Czech Republic. These high-quality kaolin supplies
are used in ceramics, sanitaryware, tiles, tableware, glazes, electrical
porcelain, cable bedding, and HFFR cable jacketing compounds.

Recent Developments of Kaolin Market

• In
  June 2025, LB MINERALS, LTD. announced plans to increase production to
  120,000 tons of pure enriched kaolin. This production will occur at a
  processing plant in Western Australia and involve hiring over 50 new
  permanent staff members.

• In
  November 2023, Sibelco announced a planned USD 500 million greenfield
  expansion (2024–2027) to boost production capacity, including clays, to
  meet expected market growth.