LONDON – Bentonite is primarily used as an addition material to drilling muds, in making foundry moulds, pelletising iron ore and in the manufacture of cat litter. The demand is increasing year-on-year along with the steadily growing production volumes. The bentonite rise index stood as high as 4.5% during the post-crisis year of 2010. Today it us growing at about 2.5% annually and is forecast to retain the expansion rate through 2017.
The USA takes up approximately 37.7% of the world total bentonite market thus leading the industry while Turkey and China are also impacting the developments on the bentonite market landscape.
Detailed and comprehensive bentonite industry analysis and forecasts are presented in the new market study “Bentonite Market Review”. The study delves deep into the discussion of the global, regional and country-wise markets covering both past events and statistics and present-day market situation. Market forecasts up to 2017 are also reviewed.
The bentonite industry is looked at through the prism of market statistics – production and consumption volumes, prices and trade dynamics, demand and supply balance. Marketers’ profiles are also covered and major market events are discussed. Future projections show the expected market developments, volumes, trends and opportunities during the coming 5 years.
Report Details:
Bentonite Market Review
Published: January, 2012
Pages: 64
Monthly report updates for “Bentonite Market Review” are also available.
The review on bentonite market has been worked out by Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd, an internationally recognized market research agency, specializing in chemical industry. “Bentonite Market Review” is incorporated into the catalogue “Minerals”, which also covers reports on Asbestos, Barite, Bromine, Feldspar, Graphite, Gypsum, Lime, Mica, Phosphates markets.
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