Global Mesoporous Silica Market is estimated to be valued at USD 195.2 Mn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 395.2 Mn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.6% from 2025 to 2032.
Report Coverage |
Report Details |
Base Year: |
2024 |
Market Size in 2025: |
USD 195.2 Mn |
Historical Data for: |
2020 To 2024 |
Forecast Period: |
2025 To 2032 |
Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR: |
10.60% |
2032 Value Projection: |
USD 395.2 Mn |
Figure. Global Mesoporous Silica Market Share (%), By Region 2025

Mesoporous silica has emerged as promising materials for several applications due to its uniform pore structure and large surface area. It finds wide usage in fields such as drug delivery, molecular separation, catalysis and energy storage. Mesoporous silica possesses tuneable pore sizes ranging from 2-50 nm and pore volumes upto 1 cm3/g thus leading to high loading capacities. Its surface can be functionalized with organic groups to alter properties. Rise in research activities exploring novel applications has spurred demand for these materials over the years. Mesoporous silica is a nanotechnological advancement that is comprised of a honeycomb-like structure of silica, with a large number of empty channels (mesoporous) that entrap bioactive molecules. It has exceptional physical stability and biomedical applications, which facilitate its use in drug loading and drug delivery.
Market Dynamics:
Global mesoporous silica market is driven by factors such as growing demand from industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and energy. Mesoporous silica has gained acceptance as a promising drug delivery vehicle due to its biocompatibility and ability to effectively encapsulate and release drugs in a controlled manner. This is propelling its demand from the pharmaceutical sector. Mesoporous silica also finds increasing usage as catalyst support in industry and research. However, availability of alternative materials with better properties is a key challenge. High manufacturing and processing costs also hinder market growth. Opportunities lie in continued innovations to develop silica with tailored pore architectures and surface functionalities for niche applications. The market is segmented into product and application, with Series, and others being the product types, and catalysis, drug delivery, environmental protection, and others being the applications.
Key features of the study:
- This report provides in-depth analysis of the global mesoporous silica market, and provides market size (US$ Mn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR %) for the forecast period (2025-2032), considering 2024 as the base year
- It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
- This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
- It profiles key players in the global mesoporous silica market based on the following parameters - company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
- Key companies covered as a part of this study include Merck KGaA, American Elements, nanoComposix, Inc., Taiyo International, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, MKnano, W.R. Grace & Co., AGC Chemicals Americas, Glantreo Ltd., ACS Material LLC
- Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
- Global mesoporous silica market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
- Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global mesoporous silica market
Detailed Segmentation:
- Global Mesoporous Silica Market, By Product
- MCM Series
- SBA Series
- Others
- Global Mesoporous Silica Market, By Application
- Catalysis
- Drug Delivery
- Environmental Protection
- Others
- Global Mesoporous Silica Market, By Region
- North America
- Latin America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East
- Africa
- Company Profiles
- Merck KGaA
- American Elements
- nanoComposix, Inc.
- Taiyo International
- Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
- MKnano
- R. Grace & Co.
- AGC Chemicals Americas
- Glantreo Ltd.
- ACS Material LLC