U.s. Kaolin Market Analysis and Forecast, 2014 to 2025

The U.S. kaolin market size estimated to be 5,403.6 kilo tons in 2016, is anticipated to grow on account of factors such as increasing construction spending and rising sales of homes. The growing demand for the mineral as a filler and/or pigment in numerous products used in these industries including cement, paints, adhesives, ceramics, rubber, and plastics is expected to fuel growth. Commercially, there are various kaolin grades available that are suitable to the end-use of the product they are being used. For instance, metakaolin is utilized as a partial replacement of cement. The grade and application are determined by the temperature at which kaolin is heated.