Ball Clay Market Updates

Global Ball Clay Market size was valued at USD 4.38 Billion in 2023 poised to grow from USD 4.51 Billion in 2024 to USD 5.67 Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 2.9% in the forecast period (2025-2032).

The global market for ball clay is characterized by its competitive nature with major players concentrating on sustainability and product quality. Giant players such as Imerys, Sibelco, and Ashapura Minechem Ltd. are at the forefront. Imerys is driven by innovation and eco-friendly mining methods, whereas Sibelco is focusing on spreading its wings globally through expanding product offerings. Ashapura is consolidating its market presence through strategic collaboration and developing enhanced production capacity in emerging economies. 'Imerys (France)', 'Sibelco (Belgium)', 'Ashapura Minechem Ltd. (India)', 'KaMin LLC (USA)', 'World Minerals (USA)', 'EICL Limited (India)', 'Thiele Kaolin Company (USA)', 'BASF (Germany)', 'Scranton Clay (USA)', 'G&W Mineral Resources (South Africa)', 'Mineral Technologies (Australia)', 'Imerys Ceramics (France)', 'Jinlong Group (China)', 'CLAYCO Ltd. (United Kingdom)', 'Xiangtan Xiangfeng Industrial Co., Ltd. (China)'

The growing demand for ceramics in various industries, such as construction, automotive, and consumer goods, is a key driver for the global ball clay market growth. Since ceramics need good quality raw materials such as ball clay, industries are turning to it more and more for the manufacture of tiles, sanitaryware, and pottery, which is contributing to market growth.

Rising Demand from the Ceramics Industry: Growing application of ball clay in tiles, sanitaryware, and porcelain articles is propelling market growth. Its fine particle size, high plasticity, and strength make it a must for the manufacturing of ceramics, particularly in Asia-Pacific where the development of housing and construction is growing very fast.

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