US Kaolin Market

The US Kaolin market segmentation, based on process includes Water-washed, Airfloat, Calcined, Delaminated, and Surface-modified & Unprocessed. The water-washed segment dominated the market mostly because of its exceptional quality and adaptability to a variety of settings. Water-washed kaolin is made by a painstaking purification procedure that includes washing and sedimentation to get rid of impurities and produce a refined, premium product. Water-washed kaolin prioritizes qualities of cleanliness and brightness and is widely used in important industries such as ceramics, paper, paints, and polymers.

Figure 1: US Kaolin Market, by Process, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, Market Research Future Database and Analyst Review

The US Kaolin market segmentation, based on end-use industry, includes Ceramics & Sanitary Wares, Fiberglass, Paints & Coatings, Rubber, Adhesives & Sealants, Plastics, and Others (Personal Care & Healthcare, and Agriculture). The paints & coatings category generated the most income. Kaolin is used as a filler in paint and is an essential part of paint formulae. This material improves the formation of paint films, glosses painted surfaces, prevents rapid collapse, increases resistance to wear from different types of weather, and decelerates the absorption of moisture.

The coatings industry is using kaolin more and more because it enhances the holdout, scrub and stain resistance, sheen control, pigment suspension, and color strength and opacity in architectural coatings.

Over the course of the projected period, the US is anticipated to gain a sizable market share. The region's expansion is ascribed to the rising export and production of kaolin materials. As per the OEC, the United States is the leading exporter of kaolin, with a value of approximately USD 604 million in 2021. Furthermore, the projected period is anticipated to be driven by the growing need from the paper and packaging industries. Additionally, a range of agricultural applications' growing need for kaolin is fueling the market's revenue growth.

Moreover, The present American administration's efforts to encourage the growth of green energy sectors are expected to have a significant effect on increasing demand for items related to kaolin. Increased use of ceramic and ceramic-based fuses in the local solar market is probably going to open up new business chances for the US industry vendors.