Plagioclase Feldspar Market to Reach CAGR 6,4% by 2031 Globally

Plagioclase feldspar is a sodiumcalcium aluminosilicate mineral widely used as a flux agent in glass and ceramic production, and as fillers in paint, plastics, rubber, and construction materials. Its abundance and relatively low processing cost make it a favored industrial mineral in manufacturing sectors requiring vitrification, chemical stability, and high alumina content. As demand for engineered glass, ceramics, tiles, and coatings grows, plagioclase feldspar remains integral in ensuring product quality and cost-efficiency

In 2024, the global plagioclase feldspar market was valued at approximately USD 898 million, with total volume sales estimated at around 3.1 million metric tons, implying an average selling price (ASP) of roughly USD 290 per ton. Forecasts project growth at a 6.4% CAGR through to 2031, when the market is expected to reach USD 1,441 million in value and around 4.5 million metric tons in volume.
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Latest Trends and Technological Developments
In May 2025, a market report reconfirmed that plagioclase feldspar is growing at a healthy 6.4%CAGR, with projected revenue rising to USD 1.39 billion by 2031, as glass and ceramic manufacturers intensify adoption of plagioclase as a flux and filler ingredient. In late 2024, industrial mineral processors in Thailand ramped up refined plagioclase production to align with growing ceramic tile demand in ASEAN building markets reducing impurity levels and improving melt flow in glazing applications.
Asia-Pacific was the largest regional market in 2024, accounting for a dominant share (nearly 45%) of global plagioclase feldspar consumption, driven by thriving glass and ceramic industries in China, India, and Southeast Asia. China and India together consumed over 1.4 million metric tons in 2024, representing around USD 405 million in revenue. Rapid industrialization, urban housing growth, and ceramic tile plant expansion continue to fuel uptake in plagioclase-based fluxes and fillers.

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Plagioclase Feldspar by Type:
Natural Deposits

Processed Powders

Others

Plagioclase Feldspar by Application:
Glass Industry

Ceramic Industry

Construction

Others

Global Top 10 Key Companies in the Plagioclase Feldspar Market
The Quartz Corporation

I-Minerals Inc

ESAN Eczacıbaşı Industrial Raw Materials Co.

Imerys S.A.

Quarzwerke GmbH

Minerali Industriali

Sun Minerals

Asia Mineral Processing Co.,Ltd

Pacer Corporation

Feldspar Innovations Co

Regional Insights
Southeast Asia including Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and the Philippines accounted for approximately 6-8% of global volume in 2024, representing about 180,000-250,000 metric tons and USD 55-70 million in revenue. Thailand alone produced over 1.25 million tons of feldspar in 2019 (mix of feldspar types, including plagioclase), making it a key exporter to ceramic producers in the region. Local ceramic tile and glass companies are increasingly sourcing higher-grade plagioclase to improve translucency, melt behavior, and reduced opacity.
Plagioclase Feldspar by Region:
North America
Europe
China
Japan
India
South East Asia

Key challenges include price volatility in mining and transport since plagioclase extraction involves volume mining and reliance on shipping infrastructure in remote areas. Geological variability leads to inconsistent quality, demanding rigorous beneficiation which increases costs. Regulatory constraints around mining in Southeast Asia including environmental licensing and land access can limit supply growth. Finally, competition from recycled glass fluxes and lower-cost potassium feldspar in some applications may erode growth potential in certain enduse sectors.
Processors and suppliers should invest in beneficiation facilities closer to major ceramic clusters in Southeast Asia to reduce import dependence and improve quality control. Developing mineral grading and traceability systems can help customers optimize melt chemistry and reduce glaze defects. Forming supply partnerships with large tile and glass manufacturers in Indonesia and Vietnam can secure long-term offtake. Exploring co-products such as fine-grain plagioclase for paint and polymer fillers may open highervalue endmarkets.

Product Models
Plagioclase feldspar is a group of tectosilicate minerals that form an essential component of many igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. It plays a vital role in a wide range of industrial applications, particularly in ceramics, glassmaking, paints, and fillers.
Natural Deposits which are mined and used in bulk or minimally processed form. Notable products include:
Sri Ramamaruti Vermiculite Mines (India) Raw Feldspar Rock: Manually extracted albite and anorthite rock used for flux in ceramic kilns.

Gimpex Group Na-Plagioclase Natural Lumps (India): Sourced from Tamil Nadu, this sodium-rich feldspar is directly used in the production of white tiles and glass.

Pegmatite Africa Raw Feldspar from Namaqualand (South Africa): Naturally occurring plagioclase for export, often used in enamel and frits manufacturing.
Shubhra Minerals Untreated Feldspar (India): Raw anorthite-type feldspar from Rajasthan, supplied to low-temperature tile producers.
Processed Powders which are finely ground and purified for specific industrial uses where particle size, purity, and consistency are critical. Examples include:
Shree B. S. Mining Microfine Feldspar Powder (India): Used in advanced glass and high-grade ceramic applications due to its consistent mesh size and low impurity levels.

Ashapura Minechem Ltd Super White Feldspar Powder: High-purity powder known for ultra-white finish, used in glaze formulations and ceramic printing.

Feneco Minerals Glaze Grade Feldspar Powder (Malaysia): Tailored for decorative glazes on tiles and chinaware with controlled melting behavior.

Micron India - Mesh 200+ Feldspar Powder: High surface area material used in flux compositions and abrasives.
Plagioclase feldspar is a mature yet growing mineral market estimated at USD 898 million in 2024 with annual volume of around 3.1 million tons, projected to rise to USD 1,441 million and 4.5 million tons by 2031 at ~6.4% CAGR. Asia-Pacific leads demand, underpinned by robust ceramic, tile, and glass production growth. Southeast Asia is a fastdeveloping consumption and production region with growing refinery and beneficiation investment. Despite cost and regulatory pressures, plagioclase remains essential in key industrial supply chains.

Investor Analysis
Plagioclase feldspar is a foundational industrial mineral with a global value of nearly USD 898 million in 2024, growing at 6.4% CAGR to reach USD 1,41 million by 2031 and over 4.5 million tons in volume. Key sectors glass, ceramics, coatings, fillers ensure stable structural demand.
Investors may back companies expanding beneficiation and logistics in ASEAN, enabling regional supply chains for tile and glass producers. Joint ventures with manufacturers in Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand can capture integrated supply margins. Supporting higherpurity or finegrade plagioclase applications in fillers and advanced ceramics offers higher ASP opportunities.
As glass and ceramic consumption continues to rise in developing economies, plagioclase feldspar remains indispensable. Supply localization, quality control, and alignment with sustainable mining practices offer competitive advantage. Strategic investment in regional processing capacity and supply partnerships positions stakeholders to benefit from stable industrial demand and predictable growth across Asia-Pacific.
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5 Key Questions Answered
What was the global market size and volume for plagioclase feldspar in 2024, and what is its projected CAGR through 2031?
How many metric tons were sold globally, and what was the approximate ASP?
Which Asian countries dominate demand and production and how is Southeast Asia emerging?
What are the key developments in mineral processing, beneficiation, and purity improvements?
Who are the major producers and suppliers and what regional strategies are they pursuing?
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, executive summary of different market segments (by region, product type, application, etc), including the market size of each market segment, future development potential, and so on. It offers a high-level view of the current state of the market and its likely evolution in the short to mid-term, and long term.
Chapter 2: key insights, key emerging trends, etc.
Chapter 3: Manufacturers competitive analysis, detailed analysis of the product manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 4: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 5 & 6: Sales, revenue of the product in regional level and country level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 7: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 8: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 9: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 10: The main points and conclusions of the report.

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