Summary

The global Water-washed Kaolin market size was US$ million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ million by 2031 with a CAGR of %during the forecast period 2025-2031.
By 2025, the evolving U.S. tariff policy is poised to inject considerable uncertainty into the global economic landscape. This report delves into the latest U.S. tariff measures and the corresponding policy responses across the globe, evaluating their impacts on Water-washed Kaolin market competitiveness, regional economic performance, and supply chain configurations.
Kaolin also called china clay, is a soft white clay essential in manufacturing china and porcelain. Water-washed Kaolin is the product that only be physical treatmented and will not change the properties of the original soil.

Water-Washed Kaolin is created from the clay mineral kaolinite which is a member of the indrustrial minerals. It is put through a rigorous process that is known as water-washing. This includes many different steps which include blunging, slurrying, sieving, grinding, centrifuging, classifying, chemically and magnetically treating, concentrating and drying the crude mineral to achieve a desired level of impurity.
China Kaolin is the leading company in the water-washed kaolin market in China, with a market share of more than 15%. In terms of type, high gradient magnetic separation accounts for a significant share of about 80%. In the application field, the market share of ceramics and refractories has reached more than 40%.
The global Water-washed Kaolin market is strategically segmented by company, region (country), by Type, and by Application. This report empowers stakeholders to capitalize on emerging opportunities, optimize product strategies, and outperform competitors through data-driven insights on sales, revenue, and forecasts across regions, by Type, and by Application for 2020-2031.

Market Segmentation
By Company:
China Kaolin
Guangxi Yanhe Mining
Maoming Yinhua Kaolin
Maoqun Kaolin
Imerys S.A.
Vansun Mining
Zhangzhou Xingguan Kaolin
Long Yan Kaolin Clay
BASF
Burgess Pigment Company
China Mineral Processing
Sibelco
By Type: (Dominant Segment vs High-Margin Innovation)
High Gradient Magnetic Separation
Strong Magnetic Separation
By Application: (Core Demand Driver vs Emerging Opportunity)
Ceramics and Refractories
Paper
Paints & Coatings
Others
By Region
Macro-Regional Analysis: Market Size & Growth Forecasts
- North America
- Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- South America
- Middle East & Africa
Micro-Local Market Deep Dive: Strategic Insights
- Competitive Landscape: Player dominance vs. disruptors (e.g., China Kaolin in Europe)
- Emerging Product Trends: High Gradient Magnetic Separation adoption vs. Strong Magnetic Separation premiumization
- Demand-Side Dynamics: Ceramics and Refractories growth in China vs. Paper potential in North America
- Localized Consumer Needs: Regulatory hurdles in EU vs. price sensitivity in India
Focus Markets:
North America
Europe
China
(Additional regions can be customized based on client needs.)

Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Report scope, executive summary, and market evolution scenarios (short/mid/long term).
Chapter 2: Quantitative analysis of Water-washed Kaolin market size and growth potential at global, regional, and country levels.
Chapter 3: Competitive benchmarking of manufacturers (revenue, market share, M&A, R&D focus).
Chapter 4: Type-based segmentation analysis – Uncovering blue ocean markets (e.g., Strong Magnetic Separation in China).
Chapter 5: Application-based segmentation analysis – High-growth downstream opportunities (e.g., Paper in India).
Chapter 6: Regional sales and revenue breakdown by company, type, application and customer.
Chapter 7: Key manufacturer profiles – Financials, product portfolios, and strategic developments.
Chapter 8: Market dynamics – Drivers, restraints, regulatory impacts, and risk mitigation strategies.
Chapter 9: Actionable conclusions and strategic recommendations.
Why This Report?
Unlike generic global market reports, this study combines macro-level industry trends with hyper-local operational intelligence, empowering data-driven decisions across the Water-washed Kaolin value chain, addressing:
- Market entry risks/opportunities by region
- Product mix optimization based on local practices
- Competitor tactics in fragmented vs. consolidated markets

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Table of Contents

1 Market Overview
1.1 Water-washed Kaolin Product Scope
1.2 Water-washed Kaolin by Type
1.2.1 Global Water-washed Kaolin Sales by Type (2020 & 2024 & 2031)
1.2.2 High Gradient Magnetic Separation
1.2.3 Strong Magnetic Separation
1.3 Water-washed Kaolin by Application
1.3.1 Global Water-washed Kaolin Sales Comparison by Application (2020 & 2024 & 2031)
1.3.2 Ceramics and Refractories
1.3.3 Paper
1.3.4 Paints & Coatings
1.3.5 Others
1.4 Global Water-washed Kaolin Market Estimates and Forecasts (2020-2031)
1.4.1 Global Water-washed Kaolin Market Size in Value Growth Rate (2020-2031)
1.4.2 Global Water-washed Kaolin Market Size in Volume Growth Rate (2020-2031)
1.4.3 Global Water-washed Kaolin Price Trends (2020-2031)
1.5 Assumptions and Limitations
2 Market Size and Prospective by Region
2.1 Global Water-washed Kaolin Market Size by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
2.2 Global Water-washed Kaolin Retrospective Market Scenario by Region (2020-2025)
2.2.1 Global Water-washed Kaolin Sales Market Share by Region (2020-2025)
2.2.2 Global Water-washed Kaolin Revenue Market Share by Region (2020-2025)
2.3 Global Water-washed Kaolin Market Estimates and Forecasts by Region (2026-2031)
2.3.1 Global Water-washed Kaolin Sales Estimates and Forecasts by Region (2026-2031)
2.3.2 Global Water-washed Kaolin Revenue Forecast by Region (2026-2031)
2.4 Major Region and Emerging Market Analysis
2.4.1 North America Water-washed Kaolin Market Size and Prospective (2020-2031)
2.4.2 Europe Water-washed Kaolin Market Size and Prospective (2020-2031)
2.4.3 China Water-washed Kaolin Market Size and Prospective (2020-2031)
3 Global Market Size by Type
3.1 Global Water-washed Kaolin Historic Market Review by Type (2020-2025)
3.1.1 Global Water-washed Kaolin Sales by Type (2020-2025)
3.1.2 Global Water-washed Kaolin Revenue by Type (2020-2025)
3.1.3 Global Water-washed Kaolin Price by Type (2020-2025)
3.2 Global Water-washed Kaolin Market Estimates and Forecasts by Type (2026-2031)
3.2.1 Global Water-washed Kaolin Sales Forecast by Type (2026-2031)
3.2.2 Global Water-washed Kaolin Revenue Forecast by Type (2026-2031)
3.2.3 Global Water-washed Kaolin Price Forecast by Type (2026-2031)
3.3 Different Types Water-washed Kaolin Representative Players
4 Global Market Size by Application
4.1 Global Water-washed Kaolin Historic Market Review by Application (2020-2025)
4.1.1 Global Water-washed Kaolin Sales by Application (2020-2025)
4.1.2 Global Water-washed Kaolin Revenue by Application (2020-2025)
4.1.3 Global Water-washed Kaolin Price by Application (2020-2025)
4.2 Global Water-washed Kaolin Market Estimates and Forecasts by Application (2026-2031)
4.2.1 Global Water-washed Kaolin Sales Forecast by Application (2026-2031)
4.2.2 Global Water-washed Kaolin Revenue Forecast by Application (2026-2031)
4.2.3 Global Water-washed Kaolin Price Forecast by Application (2026-2031)
4.3 New Sources of Growth in Water-washed Kaolin Application
5 Competition Landscape by Players
5.1 Global Water-washed Kaolin Sales by Players (2020-2025)
5.2 Global Top Water-washed Kaolin Players by Revenue (2020-2025)
5.3 Global Water-washed Kaolin Market Share by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3) & (based on the Revenue in Water-washed Kaolin as of 2024)
5.4 Global Water-washed Kaolin Average Price by Company (2020-2025)
5.5 Global Key Manufacturers of Water-washed Kaolin, Manufacturing Sites & Headquarters
5.6 Global Key Manufacturers of Water-washed Kaolin, Product Type & Application
5.7 Global Key Manufacturers of Water-washed Kaolin, Date of Enter into This Industry
5.8 Manufacturers Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion Plans
6 Region Analysis
6.1 North America Market: Players, Segments, Downstream and Major Customers
6.1.1 North America Water-washed Kaolin Sales by Company
6.1.1.1 North America Water-washed Kaolin Sales by Company (2020-2025)
6.1.1.2 North America Water-washed Kaolin Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
6.1.2 North America Water-washed Kaolin Sales Breakdown by Type (2020-2025)
6.1.3 North America Water-washed Kaolin Sales Breakdown by Application (2020-2025)
6.1.4 North America Water-washed Kaolin Major Customer
6.1.5 North America Market Trend and Opportunities
6.2 Europe Market: Players, Segments, Downstream and Major Customers
6.2.1 Europe Water-washed Kaolin Sales by Company
6.2.1.1 Europe Water-washed Kaolin Sales by Company (2020-2025)
6.2.1.2 Europe Water-washed Kaolin Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
6.2.2 Europe Water-washed Kaolin Sales Breakdown by Type (2020-2025)
6.2.3 Europe Water-washed Kaolin Sales Breakdown by Application (2020-2025)
6.2.4 Europe Water-washed Kaolin Major Customer
6.2.5 Europe Market Trend and Opportunities
6.3 China Market: Players, Segments, Downstream and Major Customers
6.3.1 China Water-washed Kaolin Sales by Company
6.3.1.1 China Water-washed Kaolin Sales by Company (2020-2025)
6.3.1.2 China Water-washed Kaolin Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
6.3.2 China Water-washed Kaolin Sales Breakdown by Type (2020-2025)
6.3.3 China Water-washed Kaolin Sales Breakdown by Application (2020-2025)
6.3.4 China Water-washed Kaolin Major Customer
6.3.5 China Market Trend and Opportunities
7 Company Profiles and Key Figures
7.1 China Kaolin
7.1.1 China Kaolin Company Information
7.1.2 China Kaolin Business Overview
7.1.3 China Kaolin Water-washed Kaolin Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.1.4 China Kaolin Water-washed Kaolin Products Offered
7.1.5 China Kaolin Recent Development
7.2 Guangxi Yanhe Mining
7.2.1 Guangxi Yanhe Mining Company Information
7.2.2 Guangxi Yanhe Mining Business Overview
7.2.3 Guangxi Yanhe Mining Water-washed Kaolin Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.2.4 Guangxi Yanhe Mining Water-washed Kaolin Products Offered
7.2.5 Guangxi Yanhe Mining Recent Development
7.3 Maoming Yinhua Kaolin
7.3.1 Maoming Yinhua Kaolin Company Information
7.3.2 Maoming Yinhua Kaolin Business Overview
7.3.3 Maoming Yinhua Kaolin Water-washed Kaolin Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.3.4 Maoming Yinhua Kaolin Water-washed Kaolin Products Offered
7.3.5 Maoming Yinhua Kaolin Recent Development
7.4 Maoqun Kaolin
7.4.1 Maoqun Kaolin Company Information
7.4.2 Maoqun Kaolin Business Overview
7.4.3 Maoqun Kaolin Water-washed Kaolin Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.4.4 Maoqun Kaolin Water-washed Kaolin Products Offered
7.4.5 Maoqun Kaolin Recent Development
7.5 Imerys S.A.
7.5.1 Imerys S.A. Company Information
7.5.2 Imerys S.A. Business Overview
7.5.3 Imerys S.A. Water-washed Kaolin Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.5.4 Imerys S.A. Water-washed Kaolin Products Offered
7.5.5 Imerys S.A. Recent Development
7.6 Vansun Mining
7.6.1 Vansun Mining Company Information
7.6.2 Vansun Mining Business Overview
7.6.3 Vansun Mining Water-washed Kaolin Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.6.4 Vansun Mining Water-washed Kaolin Products Offered
7.6.5 Vansun Mining Recent Development
7.7 Zhangzhou Xingguan Kaolin
7.7.1 Zhangzhou Xingguan Kaolin Company Information
7.7.2 Zhangzhou Xingguan Kaolin Business Overview
7.7.3 Zhangzhou Xingguan Kaolin Water-washed Kaolin Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.7.4 Zhangzhou Xingguan Kaolin Water-washed Kaolin Products Offered
7.7.5 Zhangzhou Xingguan Kaolin Recent Development
7.8 Long Yan Kaolin Clay
7.8.1 Long Yan Kaolin Clay Company Information
7.8.2 Long Yan Kaolin Clay Business Overview
7.8.3 Long Yan Kaolin Clay Water-washed Kaolin Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.8.4 Long Yan Kaolin Clay Water-washed Kaolin Products Offered
7.8.5 Long Yan Kaolin Clay Recent Development
7.9 BASF
7.9.1 BASF Company Information
7.9.2 BASF Business Overview
7.9.3 BASF Water-washed Kaolin Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.9.4 BASF Water-washed Kaolin Products Offered
7.9.5 BASF Recent Development
7.10 Burgess Pigment Company
7.10.1 Burgess Pigment Company Company Information
7.10.2 Burgess Pigment Company Business Overview
7.10.3 Burgess Pigment Company Water-washed Kaolin Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.10.4 Burgess Pigment Company Water-washed Kaolin Products Offered
7.10.5 Burgess Pigment Company Recent Development
7.11 China Mineral Processing
7.11.1 China Mineral Processing Company Information
7.11.2 China Mineral Processing Business Overview
7.11.3 China Mineral Processing Water-washed Kaolin Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.11.4 China Mineral Processing Water-washed Kaolin Products Offered
7.11.5 China Mineral Processing Recent Development
7.12 Sibelco
7.12.1 Sibelco Company Information
7.12.2 Sibelco Business Overview
7.12.3 Sibelco Water-washed Kaolin Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.12.4 Sibelco Water-washed Kaolin Products Offered
7.12.5 Sibelco Recent Development
8 Water-washed Kaolin Manufacturing Cost Analysis
8.1 Water-washed Kaolin Key Raw Materials Analysis
8.1.1 Key Raw Materials
8.1.2 Key Suppliers of Raw Materials
8.2 Proportion of Manufacturing Cost Structure
8.3 Manufacturing Process Analysis of Water-washed Kaolin
8.4 Water-washed Kaolin Industrial Chain Analysis
9 Marketing Channel, Distributors and Customers
9.1 Marketing Channel
9.2 Water-washed Kaolin Distributors List
9.3 Water-washed Kaolin Customers
10 Water-washed Kaolin Market Dynamics
10.1 Water-washed Kaolin Industry Trends
10.2 Water-washed Kaolin Market Drivers
10.3 Water-washed Kaolin Market Challenges
10.4 Water-washed Kaolin Market Restraints
11 Research Findings and Conclusion
12 Appendix
12.1 Research Methodology
12.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
12.1.1.1 Research Programs/Design
12.1.1.2 Market Size Estimation
12.1.1.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
12.1.2 Data Source
12.1.2.1 Secondary Sources
12.1.2.2 Primary Sources
12.2 Author Details
12.3 Disclaimer