Feldspar Global Market Report 2026

Feldspar is extracted through the mining process from pegmatite or feldspathic sand deposits. Aplite, a fine-grained igneous rock with the same mineralogical composition as granite, is also commonly mined for its feldspar content.

The primary types of Feldspar are plagioclase and potassium. Plagioclase refers to any member of the series of abundant feldspar minerals characterized by light-colored, glassy, transparent to translucent, and brittle crystals. End-users of Feldspar include industries involved in glass, ceramics, and fillers. Mining methods encompass both underground mining and surface mining, utilizing various equipment such as excavators, robotic trucks, drills, breakers, and load haul dumps. Additionally, the components involved in the process comprise hardware, software, and services.

Tariffs are impacting the feldspar market by increasing costs of imported mining equipment, processing machinery, and cross-border feldspar shipments used by glass and ceramic manufacturers. Asia-Pacific and Europe are most affected due to dependence on international feldspar trade and processing technologies, while North America faces higher equipment procurement costs. These tariffs are raising operational expenses and influencing supplier sourcing strategies. However, they are also encouraging domestic mining activities, regional processing capacity expansion, and localized supply chain development.

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The feldspar market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $6.31 billion in 2025 to $7.07 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of glass and ceramic manufacturing, availability of feldspathic mineral deposits, growth in construction material demand, development of mining processing techniques, increasing use of industrial minerals.

The feldspar market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $11.26 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand from specialty glass applications, rising adoption in electrical ceramics, expansion of infrastructure development, growing focus on efficient mineral beneficiation, increasing investments in mining automation. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for high-purity feldspar grades, rising adoption of surface mining techniques, growing use of feldspar in advanced ceramics, expansion of feldspar applications in glass manufacturing, enhanced focus on resource optimization.

The growth of the feldspar mining market is closely tied to the rising demand for automotive vehicles. Feldspar plays a critical role in the production of automotive glass, making it essential for the automotive industry. As vehicle production increases, so does the need for feldspar. According to the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles (OICA), global automotive production reached approximately 93,546,599 units in 2023, up from about 85,016,728 units in 2022. This significant increase indicates a robust recovery and growth in the automotive sector, which in turn drives higher demand for materials like feldspar. As manufacturers seek to meet the rising demand for vehicles, the feldspar mining market is expected to experience substantial growth in the coming years.

The growth of glass manufacturing is expected to drive the feldspar market during the forecast period. Glass manufacturing involves producing glass from abundant natural raw materials. Feldspar is used as a fluxing agent and as a source of alumina (Al2O3), silica, and alkali (Na2O and K2O) in glasses, glazes, and ceramic bodies to lower the high melting point of the primary glass components. As a result, demand for feldspar rises alongside the demand for glass production. For instance, in November 2025, according to Eurostat 2023 data reported by Close The Glass Loop, a Europe-based association, the EU's average glass packaging recycling rate was 74.9%, with over 11 million tonnes of glass packaging effectively recycled. Estimates indicate that about 92% of this recycled glass was remelted into new bottles and jars, supporting a continuous cycle of glass production and recycling. Therefore, glass manufacturing is fueling growth in the feldspar market.

Major companies in the feldspar market are increasingly focused on enhancing product quality and adopting sustainable sourcing practices to address the rising demand across various industries, including ceramics, glass, and construction. For example, in January 2024, Techtree Innovation, a South Korea-based company known for its expertise in 3D geospatial visualization, launched the AROUND platform. This new platform utilizes high-precision 3D geospatial mapping technology to create detailed and accurate three-dimensional representations of geographic areas, achieving precision within 5 centimeters. The AROUND platform enhances the quality and accuracy of existing 3D maps, providing critical data for applications in transportation, including simulations for aircraft and autonomous vehicles. This advancement not only supports industries reliant on accurate mapping and visualization but also reflects a broader trend in the feldspar market toward leveraging innovative technologies to improve product quality and operational efficiency. As demand continues to grow, such initiatives are essential for maintaining competitiveness and meeting the evolving needs of various sectors.

Major companies operating in the feldspar market are Imerys S.A., Sibelco, EczacIbasI Group, Quarzwerke GmbH, The Quartz Corporation, Gimpex Ltd., Minerali Industriali, Kaltun Madencilik Sanayi ve Ticaret, LB MINERALS, Ltd., Mahaveer minerals, Sun Minerals, Ceraclique, Global Minechem Corporation, Esan, Micronized Group, RAK Ceramics, Kajaria Ceramics Limited, Ceramica Carmelo For, Pamesa Ceramica, Durer Refrakter Malzemeleri Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S., United Mining Investments Co., Sisecam Group, Kaolin Industrial Minerals San

Western Europe was the largest region in the feldspar market in 2025. The regions covered in the feldspar market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

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

The feldspar market includes revenues earned by entities by providing mining services through the froth flotation process and conventional open-pit mining method. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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.

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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Plagioclase; Potassium
• 2) By Mining Type: Underground; Surface Mining
• 3) By Application: Ceramics And Tiles; Glass Manufacturing; Fillers And Extenders; Other Applications
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Plagioclase: Albite; Anorthite; Oligoclase
• 2) By Potassium: Orthoclase; Microcline; Sanidine
• Companies Mentioned: Imerys S.A.; Sibelco; EczacIbasI Group; Quarzwerke GmbH; The Quartz Corporation; Gimpex Ltd.; Minerali Industriali; Kaltun Madencilik Sanayi ve Ticaret; LB MINERALS, Ltd.; Mahaveer minerals; Sun Minerals; Ceraclique; Global Minechem Corporation; Esan; Micronized Group; RAK Ceramics; Kajaria Ceramics Limited; Ceramica Carmelo For; Pamesa Ceramica; Durer Refrakter Malzemeleri Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S.; United Mining Investments Co.; Sisecam Group; Kaolin Industrial Minerals San
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
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