The Global Synthetic Zeolite Market Size accounted for USD 4,825 Million in 2021 and is estimated to achieve a market size of USD 6,808 Million by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 4% from 2022 to 2030. The rising need for synthetic zeolites in industries such as oil and gas, chemical, construction, and environmental remediation is driving the synthetic zeolite market growth. Furthermore, the discovery of novel applications for synthetic zeolites, such as in the food and medical sector, is expected to propel the synthetic zeolite market value over the forecasting year.

Synthetic Zeolite Market Report Key Highlights

• Global synthetic zeolite market revenue is estimated to expand by USD 6,808 million by 2030, with a 4% CAGR from 2022 to 2030.
• Asia-Pacific synthetic zeolite market share accounted for over 41% of total market shares in 2021
• Based on product, zeolite-A segment accounted for over 36% of the overall market share in 2021
• Among application, detergent segment engaged more than 39% of the total market share
• BASF is a major chemical business that manufactures a wide range of synthetic zeolites for a variety of applications
• Growing environmental concerns about the zeolite, drives the synthetic zeolite market size

Zeolites are synthetic or naturally hydrated aluminosilicate minerals that are used as commercial catalysts and adsorbents and contain alkali and alkaline metals. Natural zeolites are available in abundance; however, they offer a limited range of atomic structures and properties. Contrarily, synthetic zeolites offer larger cavities, and thus, an ample range of properties as compared to natural zeolites. Hence, there are a number of zeolites manufactured across the globe, annually, to cater to a variety of applications.

Global Synthetic Zeolite Market Trends

Market Drivers

• Increasing demand from end-user sectors such as chemical and construction
• Growing environmental concerns
• Increasing the discovery of new applications for synthetic zeolites
• Growing adoption of new technology and manufacturing techniques for synthetic zeolites

Market Restraints

• High production costs
• Substitution by natural zeolites

Market Opportunities

• Increased urbanization and industrialization
• Introduction of new zeolite materials with improved properties and applications

Synthetic Zeolite Market Report Coverage

Synthetic zeolite is developed through the slow crystallization of silica-alumina gel in presence of alkalis and organic templates. Sol-gel processing is an important step involved in the manufacture of synthetic zeolite. Zeolite is used in a wide range of industrial and domestic applications including nuclear, petrochemical, and biogas production industries. The majority of synthetic zeolites manufactured are used in the detergents industry. Synthetic zeolites are environmental-friendly and are increasingly used as an alternative over phosphates as a raw material in detergent manufacturing. The growing population is expected to boost the demand for detergents, which, in turn, is projected to drive the demand for synthetic zeolites. Synthetic zeolites also find application in the petrochemical industry as catalysts. They are popularly used in fluid catalytic cracking and hydrocracking of petroleum. Thus, the growing petrochemical sector is expected to boost the adoption of synthetic zeolites. Synthetic zeolite is also used as an additive in the production of asphalt concrete. Another major application of synthetic zeolite is as an adsorbent. Zeolite molecular sieves are employed as adsorbents by various end-use industries.

Synthetic Zeolite Market Segmentation                         

The worldwide synthetic zeolite market segmentation is based on the product, application, and geography.

Synthetic Zeolite Market By Product

• Zeolite A
• Zeolite X
• Zeolite Y
• Zeolite ZSM-5
• Others

According to the synthetic zeolite industry analysis, the zeolite A segment held the largest market share in 2021. Zeolite A also referred to as sodium zeolite, is a synthetic zeolite, which is commonly used in water softeners, detergents, and catalysis. The rising demand from end-user industries is anticipated to propel the market for Zeolite A at a moderate rate in the upcoming years. Zeolite A is employed as a catalyst in the manufacturing of chemicals such as detergents, petroleum, and polymers. It is also utilized in the manufacture of treatment processes, which are employed to eliminate ions that cause water hardness.

Synthetic Zeolite Market By Application

• Adsorbent
• Detergents
• Masking Agent
• Catalysts
• Wastewater Treatment
• Others

According to the synthetic zeolite market forecast, the catalyst segment is predicted to increase significantly in the coming years. The chemical industry is one of the largest end-user industries in synthetic zeolites, capturing a sizable portion of the market. Synthetic zeolites are employed as catalysts in the manufacture of chemicals such as detergents, gasoline, and chemicals. Zeolite A is a synthetic zeolite that is commonly employed as a catalyst in the chemical process industries. It is used to make anionic surfactants, that are employed for domestic and industrial cleaning.

Synthetic Zeolite Market Regional Outlook

North America

• U.S.
• Canada

Europe

• U.K.
• Germany
• France
• Spain
• Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific

• India
• Japan
• China
• Australia
• South Korea
• Rest of Asia-Pacific

Latin America

• Brazil
• Mexico
• Rest of Latin America

The Middle East & Africa

• South Africa
• GCC Countries
• Rest of the Middle East & Africa (ME&A)