# Global Expanded mineral material Market 2026

> World exports of expanded mineral material (HS 680620) reached $449.0 million in 2024, 12% more than in 2019. The United Kingdom was the largest exporter with 13% of the world total, and the Netherlands was the largest buyer.

- Publisher: Stratum Market Research
- Page: https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/expanded-mineral-material-market/
- Sector: Built Environment & Regulation
- Scope: Global
- Updated: 2026-11-09
- Headline figure: 449.0 USD million (World exports, 2024)

## What this market covers

Exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials and mixtures of them.

Segments: Expanded vermiculite, Expanded clay, Foamed slag, Light fill aggregate.

Typical buyers: Insulation suppliers, Construction firms, Horticulture suppliers.

## Key figures

| Figure | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| World exports of expanded mineral material (HS 680620) were worth $449.0 million in 2024. | 449.0 USD million | 2024 |
| World exports were 12% higher in 2024 than in 2019 ($402.0 million), calculated from the annual totals. | +12 % since 2019 | 2024 |
| The United Kingdom was the largest exporter in 2024, with 13% of world exports ($58.8 million). | 13 % of world exports | 2024 |
| The three largest exporters, the United Kingdom, the United States and China, shipped 35% of world exports in 2024. | 35 % of world exports | 2024 |
| The Netherlands was the largest importer in 2024, buying $46.5 million, or 10% of world imports. | 10 % of world imports | 2024 |
| 39 countries exported more than $1 million of this product in 2024. | 39 countries | 2024 |
| The average world export price was about $0.58 per kilogram in 2024, calculated from value and weight. | 0.58 USD per kg | 2024 |
| Countries exported 775.3 thousand tonnes of this product in 2024. | 775.3 thousand tonnes | 2024 |
| Among the ten largest exporters, the Netherlands grew fastest, with exports up 105% from 2019 to 2024. | +105 % since 2019 | 2024 |

## Why this market is moving now

- World trade grew 12% from 2019 to 2024, a direct read on cross-border demand.
- The Netherlands is gaining ground: its exports rose 105% from 2019 to 2024, the fastest among the ten largest exporters.

## Largest exporting countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Kingdom | 58.8 |
| 2 | United States | 51.0 |
| 3 | China | 46.1 |
| 4 | Germany | 38.0 |
| 5 | Netherlands | 36.3 |
| 6 | Spain | 21.9 |
| 7 | Belgium | 21.3 |
| 8 | Mexico | 16.3 |
| 9 | Denmark | 15.6 |
| 10 | Kazakhstan | 15.4 |

## Largest importing countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 46.5 |
| 2 | United States | 33.6 |
| 3 | Germany | 32.2 |
| 4 | Canada | 26.2 |
| 5 | Japan | 23.5 |
| 6 | United Kingdom | 23.4 |
| 7 | France | 20.0 |
| 8 | Sweden | 14.7 |
| 9 | India | 12.2 |
| 10 | Italy | 11.8 |

## World exports of HS 680620, USD million

| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 343.2 |
| 2018 | 394.5 |
| 2019 | 402.0 |
| 2020 | 384.7 |
| 2021 | 447.1 |
| 2022 | 475.4 |
| 2023 | 434.0 |
| 2024 | 449.0 |

## Questions and answers

### How big is the global expanded mineral material market?

There is no single official market total. World exports of HS 680620 reached $449.0 million in 2024, a direct measure of cross-border trade.

### Which countries export the most expanded mineral material?

The United Kingdom led world exports in 2024 with 13% of the total, followed by the United States, China and Germany.

### Which countries import the most expanded mineral material?

The Netherlands was the largest importer in 2024, followed by the United States, Germany and Canada.

### Is world trade in expanded mineral material growing?

World exports were 12% higher in 2024 than in 2019.

### What is the average export price of expanded mineral material?

Dividing world export value by weight gives about $0.58 per kilogram in 2024.

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Stratum Market Research, "Global Expanded mineral material Market 2026", updated 9 Nov 2026, https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/expanded-mineral-material-market/