PUBLISHER: Coherent Market Insights | PRODUCT CODE: 1449636
PUBLISHER: Coherent Market Insights | PRODUCT CODE: 1449636
The halloysite market size is expected to reach US$ 63 Mn by 2031 from US$ 40.4 Mn in 2024 at a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period.
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Base Year: | 2023 | Market Size in 2023/2024: | US$ 40.4 Mn |
Historical Data for: | 2019 to 2023 | Forecast Period: | 2024 - 2031 |
Forecast Period 2023/2024 to 2030/2031 CAGR: | 6.50% | 2030/2031 Value Projection: | US$ 63 Mn |
Halloysite is a clay mineral with hollow tubular structure. It is naturally occurring and has shown potential in various industrial applications like catalyst support, porosity control, flame retardancy, drug delivery, and others. Halloysite finds application in areas, such as medicine, construction, paints and coatings, electronics, due to its unique nano-sized tubular morphology and high surface area. The growing demand from end-use industries and the development of newer application areas are expected to drive the halloysite market growth during the forecast period.
The global halloysite market is expected to witness significant growth driven by factors such as rising demand from ceramics industry and advancements in material science. Halloysite offers benefits like thermal stability and strength to ceramics which is boosting its usage. Additionally, the growing demand for halloysite from the paints & coatings industry is also propelling the market growth. Properties like viscosity control and enhanced bonding when added to polymers is augmenting its consumption in paint formulations. However, the availability of substitutes may hamper the market growth. On the other hand, the development of novel application areas in cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and 3D printing is likely to create new opportunities over the coming years.
The unique nanostructure of halloysite makes it an attractive reinforcing filler and carrier for a variety of applications. Additionally, halloysite offers cost benefits over other inorganic nanoparticles like carbon nanotubes. However, factors such as availability of substitute materials and volatility in raw material prices can impact the market growth. On the other hand, ongoing R&D towards new applications of halloysite nanoparticles in electronics, energy storage, and catalyst support systems is expected to create significant growth opportunities for market players.