Iran possesses vast geological reserves, yet the processing of high-value minerals like flakes of mica often faces challenges due to outdated refining technology. The local market is heavily reliant on these minerals for the ceramics and insulation industries, which are critical to the country's urban development.
Currently, there is a significant shift toward importing specialized grades of bagged bentonite to meet the stringent requirements of the oil and gas drilling sectors in the Caspian and Persian Gulf regions, where local raw materials often require further chemical stabilization.
Furthermore, the demand for consistent quality in the paints and coatings sector has led to an increase in the adoption of bentonite treatment processes to improve thixotropic properties, reflecting a market that is transitioning from raw extraction to value-added chemical processing.
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