North America Metakaolin Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Regional Analysis By Application (Ceramics, Mortars and Concrete Admixtures, Refractories, and Others)
Market Introduction
Metakaolin is an anhydrous calcined form of the clay mineral kaolinite. It is an effective pozzolanic material, which is used as an alternative for cement in concrete. Metakaolin is a product that is manufactured for consumption rather than being a by-product and is formed when china clay, the mineral kaolin, is heated at a temperature between 600 and 800ºC. The quality of metakaolin can be controlled during manufacture, which results in a much less variable material. Metakaolin is used in various applications, such as ceramics, mortars and concrete admixtures, refractories, and others.
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Market Overview and Dynamics
The North America metakaolin market was valued at US$ 172.31 million in 2021 and is projected to reach US$ 233.24 million by 2028; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.4% from 2021 to 2028. Increasing usage of metakaolin in the construction industry propels the market growth. Metakaolin is a dehydroxylated form of the clay mineral kaolinite. Metakaolin is being increasingly used in the production of ceramics as well as as a cement replacement in concrete. Metakaolin has smaller particle size and higher surface area, which helps it react quickly and reduces the diffusion coefficient compared with plain portland cement. In concrete, metakaolin helps in reducing porosity and pore structure refinement in the hardened pastes, which results in increasing the durability of concrete through improved resistance to chloride penetration as well as controlled expansion due to alkali-aggregate reaction. Portland cement is being replaced with 8–20% metakaolin by weight, which produces a concrete mix that consists of various properties such as filter effect, pozzolanic reaction, and the acceleration of OPC hydration. Metakaolin is widely used in the construction industry as supplementary material for cement in structural concrete for technical, economical, and environmental reasons. It is also being used in offshore construction, water retaining structure, mass concreting, and nuclear power stations. The construction industry is one of the largest contributors to the US economy. However, the cracking potential and high cost associated with the use of metakaolin restrain the North America metakaolin market growth.
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on North America Metakaolin Market
North America is one of the worst affected economies across the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The US has the highest number of COVID-19 confirmed cases than Mexico and Canada. As per World Health Organization (WHO), as of September 16, 2021, there have been 41,229,421 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 659,336 deaths in the US. The unprecedented rise in the number of cases across the US and Mexico and the subsequent lockdown of numerous manufacturing facilities in these countries have negatively influenced the growth of the various markets in the region. The significant disruption in manufacturing facilities and raw material sourcing has reduced the demand for metakaolin in the region. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the status of the chemical & industrial industry and has hampered the growth of the North America metakaolin market. Implementing measures to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 has aggravated the situation and negatively influenced the development of several industries. Industries, such as building and construction and oil & gas, have been impacted by the sudden distortion in operational efficiencies and disruptions in the value chains due to the sudden closure of national and international boundaries. According to Statista, as of April 2020, in response to the global pandemic caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, 30 states in the US defined construction activities as vital, while a total of 45 declared orders restricting work activities. In New York, Governor Cuomo announced, "all nonessential construction must shut down except for emergency construction." Emergency construction comprises projects that protect the health and safety of occupants or projects that can be unsafe if they remained unfinished. Moreover, the pandemic disrupted product orders and deliveries, along with the cancellations and backlogs of orders. The significant decline in the growth of several industries such as infrastructure, steel, mining, and cement sectors reduced the demand for metakaolin in the North American market. The considerable disruptions in sourcing raw materials from suppliers and the temporary closures of the manufacturing bases due to indefinite lockdowns and temporary quarantines have negatively impacted the growth of the North America metakaolin market during the pandemic.
The rising demand for modular buildings due to increased COVID-19 cases and the need for healthcare and quarantine buildings/units positively impact the North America metakaolin market growth. Besides, North America is planning to revive its operations. Hence, the demand for metakaolin is expected to rise in the coming months. Effective measures taken by the government to support the construction sector are anticipated to create the demand for metakaolin in the coming years. Also, the market is reviving on account of substantial measures undertaken by the government, such as vaccination drives. With economic recovery, many industrial sectors are strategically planning to invest in advanced products to maximize revenue. This is expected to provide impetus to North America metakaolin market growth during the forecast period.
Key Market Segments
Based on application, North America metakaolin market is segmented into ceramics, mortars and concrete admixtures, refractories, and others. The mortars and concrete admixtures segment is expected to dominate the market during the forecast period. Metakaolin, when used as an alternative to portland cement in concrete, contributes to the reduction of porosity and pore structure refinement, which increases the durability of concrete through the improved resistance to chloride penetration and controlled expansion due alkali-aggregate reaction. It is being increasingly used in mortars and concrete as a pozzolanic material, which enhances the mechanical and durability properties of mortars and concrete.
Major Sources and Companies Listed
A few key players operating in the North America metakaolin market are BASF SE; Burgess Pigment Company; Imerys S.A.; W. R. Grace & Co.; Nanoshel LLC; MS Industries II, LLC; Silica Systems Inc.; Dennert Poraver GMBH; Thiele Kaolin Company; and I-Minerals Inc.
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North America Metakaolin Market Segmentation
- North America Metakaolin Market, by Application
- Ceramics
- Mortars and Concrete Admixtures
- Refractories
- Others
Company Profiles
- BASF SE
- Burgess Pigment Company
- Imerys S.A.
- W. R. Grace & Co.
- Nanoshel LLC
- MS Industries II, LLC
- Silica Systems Inc.
- Dennert Poraver GMBH
- Thiele Kaolin Company
- I-Minerals Inc.
1. Introduction
1.1 Study Scope
1.2 The Insight Partners Research Report Guidance
1.3 Market Segmentation
2. Key Takeaways
3. Research Methodology
3.1 Scope of the Study
3.2 Research Methodology
3.2.1 Data Collection
3.2.2 Primary Interviews
3.2.3 Hypothesis Formulation
3.2.4 Macro-economic Factor Analysis
3.2.5 Developing Base Number
3.2.6 Data Triangulation
3.2.7 Country Level Data
4. North America Metakaolin Market Landscape
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.3 Ecosystem Analysis
4.3.1 Raw Material
4.3.2 Manufacturing/Processing:
4.3.3 Distributors:
4.3.4 End Users:
4.4 Expert Opinion
5. Metakaolin Market – Key Market Dynamics
5.1 Market Drivers
5.1.1 Increasing Usage in Construction Industry
5.1.2 Rising Focus on Sustainable Building Materials
5.2 Market Restraints
5.2.1 Cracking Potential and High Cost Associated with Use of Metakaolin
5.3 Market Opportunities
5.3.1 Presence of Major Market Players and Increasing Number of Construction Projects
5.4 Future Trend
5.4.1 Use of Metakaolin Geopolymer in 3D Printing
5.5 Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints
6. Metakaolin – North America Market Analysis
6.1 Metakaolin Market Overview
6.2 North America Metakaolin Market –Revenue and Forecast To 2028 (US$ Million)
6.3 Competitive Positioning – Key Market Players
7. North America Metakaolin Market Analysis – By Application
7.1 Overview
7.2 North America Metakaolin Market Breakdown, by Application, 2020 & 2028
7.3 Ceramics
7.3.1 Overview
7.3.2 Ceramics: North America Metakaolin Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
7.4 Mortars and Concrete Admixtures
7.4.1 Overview
7.4.2 Mortars and Concrete Admixtures: North America Metakaolin Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
7.5 Refractories
7.5.1 Overview
7.5.2 Refractories: North America Metakaolin Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
7.6 Others
7.6.1 Overview
7.6.2 Others: North America Metakaolin Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
8. Metakaolin Market – Geographic Analysis
8.1 North America: Metakaolin Market
8.1.1 North America: Metakaolin Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028(US$ Million)
8.1.2 North America: Metakaolin Market, by Application
8.1.3 North America: Metakaolin Market, by Key Country
8.1.3.1 US: Metakaolin Market –Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
8.1.3.1.1 US: Metakaolin Market, by Application
8.1.3.2 Canada: Metakaolin Market –Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
8.1.3.2.1 Canada: Metakaolin Market, by Application
8.1.3.3 Mexico: Metakaolin Market –Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
8.1.3.3.1 Mexico: Metakaolin Market, by Application
9. Impact of COVID-19 on North America Metakaolin Market
9.1 North America: Impact Assessment of COVID-19 Pandemic
10. COMPANY PROFILES
10.1 Nanoshel LLC
10.1.1 Key Facts
10.1.2 Business Description
10.1.3 Products and Services
10.1.4 Financial Overview
10.1.5 SWOT Analysis
10.1.6 Key Developments
10.2 BASF SE
10.2.1 Key Facts
10.2.2 Business Description
10.2.3 Products and Services
10.2.4 Financial Overview
10.2.5 SWOT Analysis
10.2.6 Key Developments
10.3 Burgess Pigment Company
10.3.1 Key Facts
10.3.2 Business Description
10.3.3 Products and Services
10.3.4 Financial Overview
10.3.5 SWOT Analysis
10.3.6 Key Developments
10.4 Imerys S.A.
10.4.1 Key Facts
10.4.2 Business Description
10.4.3 Products and Services
10.4.4 Financial Overview
10.4.5 SWOT Analysis
10.4.6 Key Developments
10.5 W. R. Grace & Co
10.5.1 Key Facts
10.5.2 Business Description
10.5.3 Products and Services
10.5.4 Financial Overview
10.5.5 SWOT Analysis
10.5.6 Key Developments
10.6 MS Industries II, LLC
10.6.1 Key Facts
10.6.2 Business Description
10.6.3 Products and Services
10.6.4 Financial Overview
10.6.5 SWOT Analysis
10.6.6 Key Developments
10.7 Silica Systems Inc.
10.7.1 Key Facts
10.7.2 Business Description
10.7.3 Products and Services
10.7.4 Financial Overview
10.7.5 SWOT Analysis
10.7.6 Key Developments
10.8 Dennert Poraver GmbH
10.8.1 Key Facts
10.8.2 Business Description
10.8.3 Products and Services
10.8.4 Financial Overview
10.8.5 SWOT Analysis
10.8.6 Key Developments
10.9 I-Minerals Inc.
10.9.1 Key Facts
10.9.2 Business Description
10.9.3 Products and Services
10.9.4 Financial Overview
10.9.5 SWOT Analysis
10.9.6 Key Developments
10.10 Thiele Kaolin Company
10.10.1 Key Facts
10.10.2 Business Description
10.10.3 Products and Services
10.10.4 Financial Overview
10.10.5 SWOT Analysis
10.10.6 Key Developments
11. Appendix
11.1 About The Insight Partners
11.2 Glossary
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1. North America Metakaolin Market –Revenue and Forecast To 2028 (US$ Million)
Table 2. North America Metakaolin Market, by Application – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
Table 3. US Metakaolin Market, by Application – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
Table 4. Canada Metakaolin Market, by Application – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
Table 5. Mexico Metakaolin Market, by Application – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
Table 6. Glossary of Terms, North America Metakaolin Market
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1. North America Metakaolin Market Segmentation
Figure 2. North America Metakaolin Market Segmentation – By Country
Figure 3. North America Metakaolin Market Overview
Figure 4. Mortars and Concrete Admixtures Segment Held Largest Share of North America Metakaolin Market
Figure 5. US Held Largest Share of North America Metakaolin Market
Figure 6. North America Metakaolin Market, Key Market Players
Figure 7. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Figure 8. Ecosystem: Metakaolin Market
Figure 9. Expert Opinion
Figure 10. Global Metakaolin Market Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints
Figure 11. Overview of North America Metakaolin Market
Figure 12. North America: Metakaolin Market – Revenue and Forecast To 2028 (US$ Million)
Figure 13. North America Metakaolin Market Breakdown, by Application, 2020 & 2028
Figure 14. Ceramics: North America Metakaolin Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
Figure 15. Mortars and Concrete Admixtures: North America Metakaolin Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
Figure 16. Refractories: North America Metakaolin Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
Figure 17. Others: North America Metakaolin Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
Figure 18. North America: Metakaolin Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
Figure 19. North America: Metakaolin Market Revenue Share, by Application (2020 and 2028)
Figure 20. North America: Metakaolin Market Revenue Share, by Key Country (2020 and 2028)
Figure 21. US: Metakaolin Market –Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
Figure 22. Canada: Metakaolin Market –Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
Figure 23. Mexico: Metakaolin Market –Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
Figure 24. Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic in North America
The List of Companies - North America Metakaolin Market
- BASF SE
- Burgess Pigment Company
- Imerys S.A.
- W. R. Grace & Co.
- Nanoshel LLC
- MS Industries II LLC
- Silica Systems Inc.
- Dennert Poraver GMBH
- Thiele Kaolin Company
- I-Minerals Inc
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