Global Metakaolin Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By End User (Infrastructure Works, Buildings Construction, Artifacts, and Others), By Application (Ceramics, Mortars & Concrete Admixtures, Refractories, and Others), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2025 - 2035

Global Metakaolin Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Global Metakaolin Market Size Was Estimated at USD 847 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 5.9% from 2025 to 2035
• The Worldwide Metakaolin Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 1592 Million by 2035
• North America is expected to grow the fastest during the forecast period.

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights and Consulting, the global metakaolin market size was worth around USD 847 million in 2024 and is predicted to grow to around USD 1592 million by 2035 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9% from 2025 to 2035. Growing demand for high-performance cement additives, sustainable building materials, infrastructure expansion, enhanced durability standards, and growing acceptance of low-carbon building technologies across developed nations present opportunities for the metakaolin market.  

Market Overview

The Metakaolin Market Size is defined as the global industry that produces, distributes, and uses metakaolin, a material with a high degree of reactivity and pozzolanic features that comes from the thermal activation of kaolin clay. This aluminosilicate material not only supports the mechanical strength, infrastructure works resistance, and durability of concrete but also helps curtail carbon emissions, becoming a green alternative for Portland cement in the construction, ceramics, refractories, and paints industries. According to RMI and the Center for Climate-Aligned Finance launched the Sustainable Concrete Buyers Alliance in September 2025, while Australia’s Green360 Technologies completed a 457-tonne commercial metakaolin calcining run in July 2025, strengthening eco-friendly material supply chains. The growing usage of metakaolin in building projects, commercial, industrial, and residential buildings, as well as in artifacts and other industries, is driving the market's growth. China's and India's governments are attempting to strengthen their infrastructure. Therefore, government initiatives to build new infrastructure in emerging countries are expected to expand the construction industry, thereby increasing demand for cement and driving the metakaolin market.   

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the metakaolin market based on various segments and regions, forecasts revenue growth, and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the metakaolin market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies, such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition, have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the metakaolin market. 

Driving Factors

The market for metakaolin is primarily driven by the growth of the construction sector. Growth is being accelerated by the popularity of geopolymers and ceramic tiles.  The market for metakaolin is driven by a number of important factors that represent rising global demands for high-performance materials and sustainable building. One of the main factors is the growing need for low-carbon and environmentally friendly building solutions as governments and regulatory agencies impose more stringent environmental regulations meant to lower the carbon footprint of construction operations.  The use of metakaolin in place of cement is becoming more and more common worldwide, which is greatly boosting the industry.  

Restraining Factors

High production costs, a lack of high-quality kaolin, energy-intensive calcination procedures, and competition from other supplemental cementitious materials are the main factors restricting the metakaolin industry. Wider adoption is further constrained by varying technological requirements and limited awareness in developing nations.

Market Segmentation  

The metakaolin market share is classified into end user and application.  

• The infrastructure works segment accounted for the largest share in 2024, and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the end user, the metakaolin market is divided into infrastructure works, building construction, artifacts, and others. Among these, the infrastructure works segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The infrastructure works industry is primarily powered by high social and private payments for energy, transport, and urban development projects. The infrastructure works are mainly due to the government policies in favor of durable and carbon-efficient building materials, higher durability standards, and already existing demand for environmentally friendly construction practices.

• The mortars & concrete admixtures segment accounted for the highest market revenue in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the application, the metakaolin market is divided into ceramics, mortars & concrete admixtures, refractories, and others. Among these, the mortars & concrete admixtures segment accounted for the highest market revenue in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The mortars & concrete admixtures segment is propelled by the growing need for high-performance, durable, and green building materials. The mortars & concrete admixtures are driven by the ongoing construction of infrastructure, urbanization, and government actions that support the use of low-carbon and eco-friendly building solutions worldwide.

Regional Segment Analysis of the Metakaolin Market

• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) 
• Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil and the Rest of South America) 
• The Middle East and Africa (UAE, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

Asia Pacific is anticipated to hold the largest share of the metakaolin market over the predicted timeframe.

Asia Pacific is anticipated to hold the largest share of the metakaolin market over the predicted timeframe. Asia-Pacific's expanding home renovation and repair projects are increasing demand for ceramic products like bricks and tiles, which would probably raise metakaolin prices in the region.  The demand for metakaolin in the region is expected to increase over the coming years due to a number of factors, including the growing construction industry, rising disposable income, the large population base, and the developing countries' strong emphasis on building sustainable infrastructure for long-term growth. India launched major green infrastructure efforts as its National Infrastructure Pipeline and RS 5,000 crore sustainable steel mission target 480–485 million MT cement output by FY26, integrating metakaolin into low-carbon concrete for the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail. 

North America is expected to grow at a rapid CAGR in the metakaolin market during the forecast period. The growing need for high-performing and sustainable building materials is driving North America. The region's strict environmental laws and focus on cutting carbon emissions are promoting the use of metakaolin-based low-carbon cement and concrete solutions. California announced its Draft Net-Zero GHG Emissions Strategy for Cement in March 2025, targeting 40% intensity reduction, while Canada announced CAD 800 million support under its Greening Government Strategy for low-carbon projects using metakaolin. Rapid market expansion in the US, Canada, and Mexico is further supported by technological developments in metakaolin manufacturing as well as increased knowledge of its pozzolanic qualities for boosting strength and durability. 

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the metakaolin market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their type of offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborate analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.  

List of Key Companies

• Advanced Cement Technologies
• BASF SE
• Burgess Pigment Company
• Dennert Poraver GmbH
• Imerys
• I-Minerals Inc.
• Kaolin Group
• KERAMOST
• Kreative
• MMK
• OPTIPOZZ
• Poraver GmbH
• SCR-Sibelco
• W. R. Grace & Co.
• Others

Key Target Audience

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

Recent Development

• In July 2025, the Victoria facility, Green360 Technologies launched a 457-ton bulk calcining run of high-purity kaolin to create high-reactivity metakaolin, a sustainable alternative to Portland cement. 

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the metakaolin market based on the below-mentioned segments:  

Global Metakaolin Market, By End User

• Infrastructure Works
• Buildings Construction
• Artifacts
• Others

Global Metakaolin Market, By Application

• Ceramics
• Mortars & Concrete Admixtures
• Refractories
• Others

Global Metakaolin Market, By Regional Analysis

• 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