Colemanite Global Market Report 2025

Description

Colemanite is a mineral characterized by its monoclinic crystal structure and composed of hydrous calcium borate. Typically colorless or white, it is commonly found in evaporite deposits within alkaline lacustrine environments. Colemanite holds significant importance as a boron ore and serves various industrial purposes.

The main categories of colemanite include primary boron and subprimary boron. Primary boron denotes boron resources that are directly extracted from natural deposits or mines. Colemanite serves as a primary source of boron, playing a crucial role in the production of essential boron-based products that find application in various industrial sectors, including steel manufacturing, ceramics, glass production, and agriculture. These boron products are available in fine-grade and standard-grade variants, catering to applications within the steel industry, plastics industry, glass fiber production, and more.

The colemanite market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides colemanite market statistics, including colemanite industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a colemanite market share, detailed colemanite market segments, market trends and opportunities and any further data you may need to thrive in the colemanite industry. This colemanite market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

The colemanite market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $1.66 billion in 2024 to $1.73 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing demand for boron products, growing adoption of colemanite in agriculture, growing urbanization, rise in renewable energy, increasing demand for ceramics.

The colemanite market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.06 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising construction sector growth, demand form healthcare and pharmaceuticals utilizing colemanite, increasing demand for fertilizers, increasing demand for borosilicate glass. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in mining and extraction technologies, technological innovation in colemanite processing, international trade and export opportunities, expansion of the glass and ceramics industry, customized colemanite product offerings, sustainability and eco-friendly products, boron-based nanomaterials development.

The increasing need for steel is anticipated to drive the expansion of the colemanite market in the future. Steel, a metal alloy primarily composed of iron, carbon, and trace elements, is renowned for its strength, resilience, and versatility, making it a highly sought-after material. The growing demand for steel has a direct impact on the colemanite market, as colemanite serves as a critical source of boron. Boron, an essential element used as an alloying agent in steel production, significantly enhances steel's strength and performance across various industries. For example, as per the World Steel Association in April 2023, steel demand is projected to rebound by 2.3%, reaching a total of 1,822.3 million metric tons (Mt) in 2023 and 2024. Additionally, steel demand is expected to rise by 1.7%, reaching a capacity of 1,854.0 million metric tons (Mt) in 2024. Hence, the escalating demand for steel is a key driver of the colemanite market's growth.

The growing production of minerals and metals is anticipated to drive the expansion of the colemanite market in the coming years. Minerals and metals are natural substances with unique chemical and physical properties, specific compositions, and atomic structures. Colemanite, a hydrated calcium borate, plays a crucial role in various industrial applications, particularly in mineral and metal production. It serves as a key source of boron, essential for producing boron compounds used in glass and ceramics, detergents, alloys, metals, and agrochemicals. For example, in July 2023, the International Energy Agency projected that global investments in critical mineral mining would need to reach between $360 billion and $450 billion from 2022 to 2030. Consequently, the rise in mineral and metal production is fueling growth in the colemanite market.

The increase in construction activities is expected to drive growth in the colemanite market. Colemanite is a key component in glass production, which is widely used in building construction for windows, facades, and decorative elements. As construction projects grow, so does the demand for glass products, leading to a rise in colemanite consumption. For example, in July 2023, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported that the number of dwellings under construction rose by 1.3% in the March 2023 quarter, reaching a record 240,813 units, surpassing the previous record of 240,065 units set in the March 2022 quarter. Thus, the uptick in construction activity is boosting the demand for colemanite.

In December 2022, Golden Wattle Springs Pty Ltd., a privately-held Australian company, purchased Borax Argentina S.A. from Alkem Limited for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is part of Golden Wattle's strategy to enhance its market presence through the inclusion of borax mining operations. Borax Argentina S.A. is an Argentinean firm known for its expertise in refined chemical and mineral manufacturing, which includes colemanite and hydroboracite.

Major companies operating in the colemanite market are BASF SE, Rio Tinto PLC, Liaoning Shougang Boron Iron Co. Ltd., Kemira Oyj, Omya International AG, Searles Valley Minerals Inc., Orocobre Limited, U.S. Borax Inc., Active Minerals International LLC, Mining Associates Pvt. Ltd., AMCOL International Corporation, Eti Soda AS, Borax Argentina S.A., American Borate Company, Raj Borax Limited, Minera Santa Rita S.R.L., Gujarat Boron Derivatives Pvt. Ltd., Quiborax S.A., Eti Bakir Co., American Colloid Company, Borochemie International, Eti Maden Isletmeleri Genel Mudurlugu, Palmers Chemical Inc., Dhairya International, Sun Borax Industries.

North America was the largest region in the colemanite market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in colemanite report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the colemanite market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The colemanite market consists of sales of boric acid, borax, boron fertilizers, fiberglass, enamels and glazes. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Colemanite Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses on colemanite market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:

The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Type: Primary Boron; Subprimary Boron
2) By Form: Fine Grade; Standard Grade
3) By Application: Steel Industry; Plastics Industry; Glass Fiber; Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Primary Boron: Colemanite Concentrate; Refined Colemanite
2) By Subprimary Boron: Natural Colemanite; Synthetic Colemanite
Companies Mentioned: BASF SE; Rio Tinto plc; Liaoning Shougang Boron Iron Co. Ltd.; Kemira Oyj; Omya International AG
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
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Product Code: r27721

1. Executive Summary

2. Colemanite Market Characteristics

3. Colemanite Market Trends And Strategies

4. Colemanite Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Covid And Recovery On The Market

5. Global Colemanite Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework

5.1. Global Colemanite PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Colemanite Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Colemanite Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Colemanite Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Colemanite Total Addressable Market (TAM)

6. Colemanite Market Segmentation

6.1. Global Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Primary Boron
Subprimary Boron
6.2. Global Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Form, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Fine Grade
Standard Grade
6.3. Global Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Steel Industry
Plastics Industry
Glass Fiber
Other Applications
6.4. Global Colemanite Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Primary Boron, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Colemanite Concentrate
Refined Colemanite
6.5. Global Colemanite Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Subprimary Boron, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Natural Colemanite
Synthetic Colemanite

7. Colemanite Market Regional And Country Analysis

7.1. Global Colemanite Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Colemanite Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

8. Asia-Pacific Colemanite Market

8.1. Asia-Pacific Colemanite Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
8.2. Asia-Pacific Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.3. Asia-Pacific Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Form, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.4. Asia-Pacific Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

9. China Colemanite Market

9.1. China Colemanite Market Overview
9.2. China Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.3. China Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Form, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.4. China Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion

10. India Colemanite Market

10.1. India Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.2. India Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Form, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.3. India Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

11. Japan Colemanite Market

11.1. Japan Colemanite Market Overview
11.2. Japan Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.3. Japan Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Form, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.4. Japan Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

12. Australia Colemanite Market

12.1. Australia Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.2. Australia Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Form, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.3. Australia Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

13. Indonesia Colemanite Market

13.1. Indonesia Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.2. Indonesia Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Form, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.3. Indonesia Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

14. South Korea Colemanite Market

14.1. South Korea Colemanite Market Overview
14.2. South Korea Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.3. South Korea Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Form, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.4. South Korea Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

15. Western Europe Colemanite Market

15.1. Western Europe Colemanite Market Overview
15.2. Western Europe Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.3. Western Europe Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Form, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.4. Western Europe Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

16. UK Colemanite Market

16.1. UK Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.2. UK Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Form, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.3. UK Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

17. Germany Colemanite Market

17.1. Germany Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17.2. Germany Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Form, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17.3. Germany Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

18. France Colemanite Market

18.1. France Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18.2. France Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Form, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18.3. France Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

19. Italy Colemanite Market

19.1. Italy Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19.2. Italy Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Form, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19.3. Italy Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

20. Spain Colemanite Market

20.1. Spain Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.2. Spain Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Form, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.3. Spain Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

21. Eastern Europe Colemanite Market

21.1. Eastern Europe Colemanite Market Overview
21.2. Eastern Europe Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.3. Eastern Europe Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Form, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.4. Eastern Europe Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

22. Russia Colemanite Market

22.1. Russia Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.2. Russia Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Form, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.3. Russia Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

23. North America Colemanite Market

23.1. North America Colemanite Market Overview
23.2. North America Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.3. North America Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Form, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.4. North America Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

24. USA Colemanite Market

24.1. USA Colemanite Market Overview
24.2. USA Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.3. USA Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Form, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.4. USA Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

25. Canada Colemanite Market

25.1. Canada Colemanite Market Overview
25.2. Canada Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.3. Canada Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Form, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.4. Canada Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

26. South America Colemanite Market

26.1. South America Colemanite Market Overview
26.2. South America Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26.3. South America Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Form, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26.4. South America Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

27. Brazil Colemanite Market

27.1. Brazil Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27.2. Brazil Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Form, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27.3. Brazil Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

28. Middle East Colemanite Market

28.1. Middle East Colemanite Market Overview
28.2. Middle East Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28.3. Middle East Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Form, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28.4. Middle East Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

29. Africa Colemanite Market

29.1. Africa Colemanite Market Overview
29.2. Africa Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29.3. Africa Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Form, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29.4. Africa Colemanite Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

30. Colemanite Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles

30.1. Colemanite Market Competitive Landscape
30.2. Colemanite Market Company Profiles
- 30.2.1. BASF SE Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.2. Rio Tinto plc Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.3. Liaoning Shougang Boron Iron Co. Ltd. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.4. Kemira Oyj Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.5. Omya International AG Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis

31. Colemanite Market Other Major And Innovative Companies

31.1. Searles Valley Minerals Inc.
31.2. Orocobre Limited
31.3. U.S. Borax Inc.
31.4. Active Minerals International LLC
31.5. Mining Associates Pvt. Ltd.
31.6. AMCOL International Corporation
31.7. Eti Soda AS
31.8. Borax Argentina S.A.
31.9. American Borate Company
31.10. Raj Borax Limited
31.11. Minera Santa Rita S.R.L.
31.12. Gujarat Boron Derivatives Pvt. Ltd.
31.13. Quiborax S.A.
31.14. Eti Bakir Co.
31.15. American Colloid Company

32. Global Colemanite Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard

33. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Colemanite Market

34. Recent Developments In The Colemanite Market

35. Colemanite Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies

35.1 Colemanite Market In 2029 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
35.2 Colemanite Market In 2029 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
35.3 Colemanite Market In 2029 - Growth Strategies
- 35.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
- 35.3.2 Competitor Strategies

36. Appendix

36.1. Abbreviations
36.2. Currencies
36.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
36.4. Research Inquiries
36.5. The Business Research Company
36.6. Copyright And Disclaimer