Report Synopsis
Specialty silicas, also known as synthetic amorphous silicas, are synthetic forms of silicon dioxide (SiO2). Specialty silicas currently available on the market include precipitated silica, fumed/pyrogenic silica, silica gel, and colloidal silica or silica sol. Specialty silicas can be manufactured by two methods: a thermal (vapor-phase hydrolysis) process – fumed/pyrogenic silica; and a wet process – precipitated silica and silica gel. Colloidal silicas are stable dispersions of synthetic amorphous silicas in a liquid, usually water.

Precipitated silica is the driving force for specialty silicas demand growth globally, which is projected to record a robust CAGR of 6% between 2019 and 2025. Fumed silica demand is forecast to register the second fastest CAGR of 4.8%, followed by colloidal silica with a CAGR of 4.7% and silica gel growing at CAGR of 4.4% during the analysis period. Global specialty silicas market is estimated at 3.9 million metric tons, valued at US$9.2 billion in 2018.
 

Research Findings & Coverage

  • Specialty Silicas global market analyzed in this report with respect to Types and Applications
  • The report comprehensively explores the afore mentioned categories of Specialty Silicas in each major region/country worldwide for the analysis period
  • This study examines the market size for applications of each Silica type globally in terms of volume and value
  • Safety of Specialty Silicas Under EFSA’s Scanner for Nanoparticles
  • Tire Industry to be the Primary Demand Driver for Precipitated Silica
  • Demand for CMP Slurries in Semiconductor Manufacturing Bolstering Market for Colloidal Silica
  • Key business trends focusing on product innovations/developments, M&As, JVs and other recent industry developments
  • Major companies profiled – 113
  • The industry guide includes the contact details for 160 companies

Product Outline
The report analyzes the market for the following types of Specialty Silicas:

  • Precipitated Silica
  • Fumed Silica
  • Silica Gel
  • Colloidal Silica

The market for applications of Specialty Silicas explored in this report includes:

  • Tire Rubber
  • Non-tire Rubber
  • Personal Care & Cosmetics
  • Plastics
  • Chemicals
  • Agriculture & Animal Feed
  • Food & Beverages
  • Paints, Coatings & Inks
  • Paper & Textiles
  • Adhesives & Sealants
  • Electrical & Electronics
  • Desiccants
  • Metal Casting & Refractories
  • Others

Analysis Period, Units and Growth Rates

  • The report reviews, analyzes and projects the global Specialty Silicas market for the period 2016-2025 in terms of volumes in metric tons and value in US$ and the compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) projected from 2019 through 2025

Geographic Coverage

  • North America (The United States, Canada and Mexico)
  • Europe (France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Spain, The United Kingdom and Rest of Europe)
  • Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
  • South America (Brazil and Rest of South America)
  • Rest of World