Global Activated Bleaching Earth Market Size to Exceed USD 3.96 Billion by 2033: Forecast Analysis Report

RELEASE DATE: Apr 2025 Author: Spherical Insights
The Global Activated Bleaching Earth Market Size Expected to Grow from USD 2.23 Billion in 2023 to USD 3.96 Billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 5.91% during the forecast period 2023-2033.

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Historical Data, Premium Insights, Market Dynamic, Analysis and Projection, By Product, Analysis and Projection, By Application, Analysis and Projection, By End-Use, Analysis and Projection, By Regional Analysis, Competitive Landscape, Company Profiles, Market Revenue, Sale & Price Analysis


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Global Activated Bleaching Earth Market Size to Exceed USD 3.96 Billion by 2033                

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The Global Activated Bleaching Earth Market Size Expected to Grow from USD 2.23 Billion in 2023 to USD 3.96 Billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 5.91% during the forecast period 2023-2033.            

    

Browse 210 market data Tables and 45 Figures spread through 190 Pages and in-depth TOC on the Global Activated Bleaching Earth Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Bentonite, Attapulgite, Sepiolite, and Others), By Application (Edible Oil & Fats, Mineral Oil & Lubricants, Chemicals, Cosmetics, and Others), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2023 – 2033       

 

The activated bleaching earth market refers to the global industry involved in the production, distribution, and application of activated bleaching earth, a highly adsorptive clay used mainly for the purification, decolorization, and refining of oils, fats, and other industrial liquids. Moreover, the activated bleaching earth market is further driven by rising demand for refined edible oils due to health consciousness and strict food safety regulations. Increasing industrial applications in mineral oils, lubricants, and waste oil recycling are further boosting demand. The expanding cosmetics and pharmaceutical sectors also support growth. Further, technological advancement in refining processes, increasing urbanization, and population growth in emerging economies support the expansion of the market. Trends in sustainability and regulatory pressure on product purity further add up to the demand for activated bleaching earth.  However, the activated bleaching earth market is currently facing some restraints from volatile raw material prices, environmental concerns over clay mining, disposal issues of spent bleaching earth, and the growing adoption of alternative refining technologies like synthetic adsorbents.  

 

 

The bentonite segment accounted for the largest share of the global activated bleaching earth market in 2023 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.              

On the basis of type, the global activated bleaching earth market is divided into bentonite, attapulgite, sepiolite, and others. Among these, the bentonite segment accounted for the largest share of the global activated bleaching Earth market in 2023 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.  This is due to its high adsorption capacity, cost-effectiveness, and widespread use in edible oil refining, mineral oil purification, and waste oil recycling, it is the most popular choice. Its commercial availability, superb decolourization properties, and efficiency in removing impurities also make it highly sought after across all industries.   

 

The edible oil & fats segment accounted for a substantial share of the global activated bleaching earth market in 2023 and is anticipated to grow at a rapid pace during the projected period.           

On the basis of application, the global activated bleaching earth market is divided into edible oil & fats, mineral oil & lubricants, chemicals, cosmetics, and others. Among these, the edible oil & fats segment accounted for a substantial share of the global activated bleaching earth market in 2023 and is anticipated to grow at a rapid pace during the projected period. The main reason for this increase is the high demand for purified cooking oils, stringent food safety regulations, and an increase in health awareness. This process effectively removes impurities, colour, and contaminants and hence is used to refine soybean, palm, sunflower, and other vegetable oils.    

   

Asia Pacific is projected to hold the largest share of the global activated bleaching earth market over the projected period.

Europe is projected to hold the largest share of the global activated bleaching earth market over the projected period. This is due to the high consumption of edible oils in countries like China, India, and Indonesia, along with a strong presence of oil refining industries, this region is experiencing rapid growth. Rapid urbanization, population growth, and increasing demand for processed foods further drive market expansion in this region.

 

North America is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR growth of the global activated bleaching earth market during the projected period. This is due to an increasing demand for refined edible oils, increasing industrial applications in lubricants and recycling of waste oils, and the high regulatory concern on the product's purity. Increasing use in the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries further supports the consumption of activated bleaching earth.  

 

Company Profiling

Major vendors in the global activated bleaching earth market are Clariant, Taiko Group of Companies, Indian Clay & Mineral Co., Ashapura Perfoclay Limited (APL), The W Clay Industries, AMC (UK) Ltd., HRP Industries, Manek Active Clay Pvt. Ltd., Oil-Dri Corporation of America, Zeotec Adsorbents Private Limited, EP Minerals, Pheonix Chemicals (Pvt.) Ltd., 20 Microns Minerals Limited, Musim Mas, Shenzhen Aoheng Science and Technology, Korvi Fullers Earth Processing Industry, Refoil Earth PVT LTD., Global Bleach Chem Pvt. Ltd., PT. Tunasinti Bhaktimakmur., and Others.

 

Key Target Audience

  • Market Players
  • Investors
  • End-users
  • Government Authorities 
  • Consulting and Research Firm
  • Venture capitalists
  • Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

 

Recent Development

  • In November 2022, Shell Eastern Petroleum (Pte) Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shell PLC (Shell), is set to acquire EcoOilsLimited (EcoOils), a leader in waste oil recycling. The acquisition is part and parcel of the parent company's objective of making significant improvements to low-carbon transportation fuels, especially sustainable aviation fuel. EcoOils Malaysia's wholly-owned subsidiaries and 90% of its Indonesian subsidiary will be acquired. By applying recycling technology, EcoOils prevents waste from going to landfills while producing spent bleaching earth oil, an internationally recognized biofuels feedstock that can produce low-carbon fuels.

 

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2023 to 2033. Spherical Insights has segmented the global activated bleaching earth market based on the below-mentioned segments:

 

Global Activated Bleaching Earth Market, By Type

  • Bentonite
  • Attapulgite
  • Sepiolite
  • Others

 

Global Activated Bleaching Earth Market, By Application

  • Edible Oil & Fats
  • Mineral Oil & Lubricants
  • Chemicals
  • Cosmetics
  • Others

 

Global Activated Bleaching Earth Market, By Regional

  • North America
    • US
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • UK
    • France
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Russia
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Australia
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Rest of South America
  • Middle East & Africa
    • UAE
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Qatar
    • South Africa
    • Rest of the Middle East & Africa

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