In Germany, Bentonite production displayed fluctuations from 2013 to 2023. The production level in 2023 stood at approximately 399.97 thousand metric tons. Significant variations include a -16.83% decline in 2020, followed by a notable recovery of 20.73% in 2021. Over the last five years, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) was 0.2%, indicating relatively stable production levels post-2020 fluctuations.
Looking ahead to 2028, the forecasted annual growth rate stands at 0.16%, suggesting modest but steady growth with an overall 0.8% increase in Bentonite production. Industries relying on Bentonite should monitor potential impacts from supply chain changes and technological advancements in production methodologies, which could influence future trends significantly.
