Silica Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Application (Construction, Oral Care, Agrochemicals, Rubber, Food & Feed), By Region, Competitive Landscape, And Segment Forecasts, 2019 - 2026

Published: Feb, 2019 | Pages: 106 | Publisher: Grand View Research
Industry: Chemicals | Report Format: Electronic (PDF)

The global silica market size is anticipated to reach USD 10.10 billion by 2026, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc., registering an 8.6% CAGR during the forecast period. Rising demand for silica across various end-use industries such as rubber, agrochemicals, oral care, and paints and coatings is anticipated to drive the industry.

Precipitated silica is the most extensively consumed product in the market. It is utilized in the reinforcement of elastomer products, such as automotive tires, due to its ability to reduce rolling resistance, improved traction under slippery conditions, and enhanced fuel efficiency. It also acts as an anti-blocking agent in thermoplastic films and a matting agent in paints and varnishes.

Rubber application acquired the largest share in 2018 and is estimated to remain dominant throughout the forecast period. The global demand for tires is increasing on account of an expanding automobile industry, especially in emerging economies. As a result, major tire manufacturers are aggressively involved in expansion projects in emerging economies like India. For instance, in April 2018 Bridgestone India announced plans to double its production capacity over the next five years at an investment of USD 304 million. This is anticipated to propel product demand from tire manufacturers.

In the construction sector, high-performance concrete (HPC) comprising silica has been recognized as one of the most significant advanced materials necessary for infrastructure development. HPC manufactured with silica fumes provides increased strength and higher resistance to corrosion, abrasion, and chemicals. Moreover, it offers lower permeability, enhanced durability, sustainability, and life-cycle cost efficiencies for concrete. This is estimated to drive utilization of the product in the construction sector.

The competitive landscape of the market reflects a number of companies currently engaging in capacity extensions in order to enhance their market position. For instance, in October 2018, Evonik set up a precipitated silica plant in South Carolina to meet the increasing demand from the tire industry in North America.

Further key findings from the report suggest:

• Rubber is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR of 9.2% during the forecast period, in terms of revenue, on account of increasing demand from tire manufacturers

• In terms of volume, construction captured the second largest market share of 13.9% in 2018, owing to greater compressive strength, high modulus of elasticity, and high flexural strength offered by silica fume in concrete

• Agrochemicals is predicted to register a revenue-based CAGR of 7.6% due to increased viscosity and improved flowability offered by silica in agrochemical formulations

• Asia Pacific dominated the market with a revenue share of 41.3% in 2018 owing to rapid expansion of automotive and construction sectors in the region

• Evonik Industries, PPG Industries, Tosoh Silica Corporation, Cabot Corporation, Akzo Nobel N.V., and Solvay SA are major players in the market. Capacity expansion owing to increasing demand and price modification on account of volatility in raw material prices are key strategies adopted by these companies.

 Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Methodology and Scope
                 1.1 Research Methodology
                 1.2 Research Scope & Assumptions
                     1.2.1 Application market scope
                     1.2.2 Regional market scope
                     1.2.3 Estimates & forecast timeline
                     1.2.4 Assumptions
                 1.3 List of Data Sources
                     1.3.1 Secondary Sources
                 1.4 List of Abbreviations

Chapter 2 Executive Summary

Chapter 3 Silica Market Variables, Trends, and Scope
                 3.1 Market Segmentation & Scope
                 3.2 Penetration & Growth Prospect Mapping
                 3.3 Value Chain Analysis
                     3.3.1 Precipitated silica and silica gel
                         3.3.1.1 Precipitated and gel silica - Raw materials
                         3.3.1.2 Precipitated silica - production process
                         3.3.1.3 Gel Silica - production process
                         3.3.1.4 Precipitated & gel silica - Environmental aspects
                     3.3.2 Fumed Silica (Pyrogenic Silica)
                         3.3.2.1 Fumed Silica - Raw materials
                         3.3.2.2 Fumed Silica - Production process
                         3.3.2.3 Fumed silica - Environmental aspects
                     3.3.3 Silica Fume (Microsilica)
                     3.3.4 Silica Market - Key manufacturers
                     3.3.5 Silica Market - Suppliers/Distributors
                     3.3.6 Silica Market - End users
                     3.3.7 Silica Market - Supply demand Analysis
                 3.4 Raw Material Trend
                     3.4.1 Silica sand
                     3.4.2 Sodium silicate
                     3.4.3 Sulfuric acid
                 3.5 Regulatory Framework
                     3.5.1 US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) work safety regulations
                     3.5.2 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
                 3.6 Market Dynamics
                     3.6.1 Market Driver Analysis
                         3.6.1.1 Growing demand from tire industry
                         3.6.1.2 Growing demand from concrete industry
                         3.6.1.3 Growing paints & coatings industry in Asia Pacific
                         3.6.1.4 Growing application scope of silica in food industry
                     3.6.2 Market Restraint Analysis
                         3.6.2.1 Availability of substitutes
                 3.7 Industry Analysis - Porter's
                 3.8 PESTLE Analysis
                 3.9 Silica Product Outlook
                     3.9.1 Precipiated silica: Product outlook
                     3.9.2 Fumed silica: Product outlook
                     3.9.3 Silica gels & sols: Product outlook
                     3.9.4 Silica Fumes: Product outlook

Chapter 4 Silica Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
                 4.1 Silica market: Application movement analysis, 2018 & 2026
                 4.2 Rubber
                     4.2.1 Silica market estimates & forecasts in rubber, 2014 - 2026 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
                 4.3 Construction
                     4.3.1 Silica market estimates & forecasts in construction, 2014 - 2026 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
                 4.4 Agrochemicals
                     4.4.1 Silica market estimates & forecasts in agrochemicals, 2014 - 2026 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
                 4.5 Oral care
                     4.5.1 Silica market estimates & forecasts in oral care, 2014 - 2026 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
                 4.6 Food & feed
                     4.6.1 Silica market estimates & forecasts in food & feed, 2014 - 2026 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
                 4.7 Other Applications
                     4.7.1 Silica market estimates & forecasts in other applications, 2014 - 2026 (USD Million) (Kilotons)

Chapter 5 Silica Market: Regional Estimates & Trend analysis
                 5.1 Silica market: Regional movement analysis, 2018 & 2026
                 5.2 North America
                     5.2.1 North America Silica market estimates and forecasts, 2014 - 2026 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
                     5.2.2 North America Silica market estimates and forecasts, by application (USD Million) (Kilotons)
                     5.2.3 U.S.
                     5.2.4 U.S. Silica market estimates and forecasts, 2014 - 2026 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
                     5.2.5 U.S. Silica market estimates and forecasts, by application (USD Million) (Kilotons)
                 5.3 Europe
                     5.3.1 Europe Silica market estimates and forecasts, 2014 - 2026 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
                     5.3.2 Europe Silica market estimates and forecasts, by application (USD Million) (Kilotons)
                     5.3.3 Germany
                     5.3.4 germany Silica market estimates and forecasts, 2014 - 2026 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
                     5.3.5 germany Silica market estimates and forecasts, by application (USD Million) (Kilotons)
                     5.3.6 U.K.
                     5.3.7 U.K. Silica market estimates and forecasts, 2014 - 2026 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
                     5.3.8 U.K. Silica market estimates and forecasts, by application (USD Million) (Kilotons)
                 5.4 Asia Pacific
                     5.4.1 Asia pacific Silica market estimates and forecasts, 2014 - 2026 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
                     5.4.2 Asia pacific Silica market estimates and forecasts, by application (USD Million) (Kilotons)
                     5.4.3 China
                         5.4.3.1 China Silica market estimates and forecasts, 2014 - 2026 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
                         5.4.3.2 China Silica market estimates and forecasts, by application (USD Million) (Kilotons)
                     5.4.4 Japan
                         5.4.4.1 Japan Silica market estimates and forecasts, 2014 - 2026 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
                         5.4.4.2 Japan Silica market estimates and forecast, by application (USD Million) (Kilotons)
                     5.4.5 India
                         5.4.5.1 India Silica market estimates and forecasts, 2014 - 2026 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
                         5.4.5.2 India Silica market estimates and forecast, by application (USD Million) (Kilotons)
                 5.5 Central & South America
                     5.5.1 Central & South America Silica market estimates and forecasts, 2014 - 2026 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
                     5.5.2 Central & South America Silica market estimates and forecasts, by application (USD Million) (Kilotons)
                     5.5.3 Brazil
                         5.5.3.1 Brazil Silica market estimates and forecasts, 2014 - 2026 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
                         5.5.3.2 Brazil Silica market estimates and forecasts, by application (USD Million) (Kilotons)
                 5.6 Middle East & Africa
                     5.6.1 Middle East & Africa Silica market estimates and forecasts, 2014 - 2026 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
                     5.6.2 Middle East & Africa Silica market estimates and forecast, by application (USD Million) (Kilotons)

Chapter 6 Competitive & Vendor Landscape
                 6.1 Vendor landscape
                 6.2 Competitive environment
                 6.3 Strategy framework
                 6.4 Company market positioning

Chapter 7 Company Profiles
                 7.1 Tosoh Corporation
                     7.1.1 Company overview
                     7.1.2 Financial performance
                     7.1.3 Product benchmarking
                 7.2 Wacker Chemie AG
                     7.2.1 Company overview
                     7.2.2 Financial performance
                     7.2.3 Product benchmarking
                     7.2.4 Strategic initiatives
                 7.3 Oriental Silicas Corporation
                     7.3.1 Company overview
                     7.3.2 Product benchmarking
                 7.4 Nissan Chemical Corporation
                     7.4.1 Company overview
                     7.4.2 Financial performance
                     7.4.3 Product benchmarking
                 7.5 Kemira Oyj
                     7.5.1 Company overview
                     7.5.2 Financial performance
                     7.5.3 Product benchmarking
                     7.5.4 Strategic initiatives
                 7.6 Evonik Industries
                     7.6.1 Company overview
                     7.6.2 Financial performance
                     7.6.3 Product benchmarking
                     7.6.4 Strategic initiatives
                 7.7 PPG Industries, Inc.
                     7.7.1 Company overview
                     7.7.2 Financial performance
                     7.7.3 Product benchmarking
                     7.7.4 Strategic initiatives
                 7.8 Imerys S.A.
                     7.8.1 Company overview
                     7.8.2 Financial performance
                     7.8.3 Product benchmarking
                 7.9 AkzoNobel N.V.
                     7.9.1 Company overview
                     7.9.2 Financial performance
                     7.9.3 Product benchmarking
                     7.9.4 Strategic initiatives
                 7.10 Cabot Corporation
                     7.10.1 Company overview
                     7.10.2 Financial performance
                     7.10.3 Product benchmarking
                     7.10.4 Strategic initiatives
                 7.11 Solvay S.A.
                     7.11.1 Company overview
                     7.11.2 Financial performance
                     7.11.3 Product benchmarking
                     7.11.4 Strategic initiatives
                 7.12 W.R. Grace & Co.
                     7.12.1 Company overview
                     7.12.2 Financial performance
                     7.12.3 Product benchmarking
                     7.12.4 Strategic initiatives

List of Tables

Table 1 Global silica market estimates & forecasts in rubber, 2014 - 2026 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 2 Global silica market estimates & forecasts in construction, 2014 - 2026 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 3 Global silica market estimates & forecasts in agrochemicals, 2014 - 2026 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 4 Global silica market estimates & forecasts in oral care, 2014 - 2026 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 5 Global silica market estimates & forecasts in food & feed, 2014 - 2026 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 6 Global silica market estimates & forecasts in other applications, 2014 - 2026 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 7 North America silica market estimates and forecasts, 2014 - 2026 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 8 North America silica market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2014 - 2026 (USD Million)
Table 9 North America silica market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2014 - 2026 (Kilotons)
Table 10 U.S. silica market estimates and forecasts, 2014 - 2026 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 11 U.S. silica market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2014 - 2026 (USD Million)
Table 12 U.S. silica market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2014 - 2026 (Kilotons)
Table 13 Europe silica market estimates and forecasts, 2014 - 2026 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 14 Europe silica market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2014 - 2026 (USD Million)
Table 15 Europe silica market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2014 - 2026 (Kilotons)
Table 16 Germany silica market estimates and forecasts, 2014 - 2026 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 17 Germany silica market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2014 - 2026 (USD Million)
Table 18 Germany silica market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2014 - 2026 (Kilotons)
Table 19 U.K. silica market estimates and forecasts, 2014 - 2026 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 20 U.K. silica market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2014 - 2026 (USD Million)
Table 21 U.K. silica market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2014 - 2026 (Kilotons)
Table 22 Asia Pacific silica market estimates and forecasts, 2014 - 2026 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 23 Asia Pacific silica market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2014 - 2026 (USD Million)
Table 24 Asia Pacific silica market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2014 - 2026 (Kilotons)
Table 25 China silica market estimates and forecasts, 2014 - 2026 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 26 China silica market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2014 - 2026 (USD Million)
Table 27 China silica market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2014 - 2026 (Kilotons)
Table 28 Japan silica market estimates and forecasts, 2014 - 2026 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 29 Japan silica market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2014 - 2026 (USD Million)
Table 30 Japan silica market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2014 - 2026 (Kilotons)
Table 31 India silica market estimates and forecasts, 2014 - 2026 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 32 India silica market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2014 - 2026 (USD Million)
Table 33 India silica market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2014 - 2026 (Kilotons)
Table 34 Central & South America silica market estimates and forecasts, 2014 - 2026 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 35 Central & South America silica market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2014 - 2026 (USD Million)
Table 36 Central & South America silica market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2014 - 2026 (Kilotons)
Table 37 Brazil silica market estimates and forecasts, 2014 - 2026 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 38 Brazil silica market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2014 - 2026 (USD Million)
Table 39 Brazil silica market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2014 - 2026 (Kilotons)
Table 40 Middle East & Africa silica market estimates and forecasts, 2014 - 2026 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 41 Middle East & Africa silica market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2014 - 2026 (USD Million)
Table 42 Middle East & Africa silica market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2014 - 2026 (Kilotons)
Table 43 List of market players

List of Figures

Fig. 1 Silica market - Research methodology
Fig. 2 Silica market - Research methodology
Fig. 3 Market facts
Fig. 4 Geographic segmentation analysis
Fig. 5 Application segment analysis
Fig. 6 Silica market segmentation
Fig. 7 Silica Market: Penetration & Growth Prospect Mapping
Fig. 8 Silica market - Value chain analysis
Fig. 9 Producer Price Index by Commodity for Chemicals and Allied Products: Natural Sodium Carbonate and Sulphate
Fig. 10 Industrial sand and gravel production, by country, 2017 (Thousand Metric Tons)
Fig. 11 U.S. Industrial sand demand, by end use, 2016
Fig. 12 Sodium silicate demand, 2011 - 2020 (Tons)
Fig. 13 North America sulfuric acid demand, by end use, 2016
Fig. 14 Global Silica market - Market driver analysis
Fig. 15 Global car and light commercial tires demand, (Million Units)
Fig. 16 Tire revenue, by company, 2017 (USD Billion)
Fig. 17 Cement Production, by country, 2012 - 2017 (Million Metric Tons)
Fig. 18 Asia Pacific paints & coatings market, 2013 - 2018 (Million Tons)
Fig. 19 Global Food & Beverage Market, 2017 - 2023 (USD Million)
Fig. 20 Silica market - Market restraint analysis
Fig. 21 Industry Analysis - Porter's
Fig. 22 PESTLE Analysis
Fig. 23 Global Silica Market Share, By Product, 2018 (USD Million)
Fig. 24 Global Silica Market Share, By Product, 2018 (Kilotons)
Fig. 25 Silica market: Application movement analysis, 2018 & 2026 (USD Million)
Fig. 26 Silica market: Key takeaways
Fig. 27 Silica market: Regional movement analysis, 2018 & 2026
Fig. 28 Strategy framework
Fig. 29 Company market positioning