PUBLISHER: MarketsandMarkets | PRODUCT CODE: 1676642
PUBLISHER: MarketsandMarkets | PRODUCT CODE: 1676642
The global precipitated silica market is projected to grow from USD 4.20 billion in 2024 to USD 5.90 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 5.8% from 2024 to 2030. One of the significant drivers of the precipitated silica is a growing automotive market. The development of the automotive sector has highly influenced the global market of precipitated silicas. Increased automobile production, especially in developing regions, raises demand for high-performance tires, requiring enhancing parameters in a wide application such as fuel efficiency, grip, and, most importantly, low rolling resistance often demanded of today's new eco-friendly tires. These enhanced parameters include all important criteria for making an important ingredient in tire manufacturing-product precipitated silica. The manufacture of low rolling-resistance or "green" tires is increasing rapidly, and these green tires contain more precipitated silica than normal tires. The increasing demand for green tires mainly from sustainability drivers and the regulatory push for reduced CO2 emissions is further boosting the precipitated silica market. Moreover, the automotive sector is also focused on improving tire performance and durability; hence, the demand for precipitated silica is projected to continue strengthening, thus contributing significantly to the overall growth of the market.
Scope of the Report | |
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Years Considered for the Study | 2020-2030 |
Base Year | 2023 |
Forecast Period | 2024-2030 |
Units Considered | Value (USD Billion and USD Million) and Volume (Kiloton) |
Segments | Precipitated Silica Grade, Application, End Use Industry, Process, and Region |
Regions covered | Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Middle East & Africa and South America |
"By application, the rubber segment is estimated to be the largest segment of the precipitated silica market from 2024 to 2030."
The rubber segment recorded to be the largest segment in the global precipitated silica market due to its extensive use in tire manufacturing, industrial rubber products, and footwear. Due to the rising demand for high-performance, fuel-efficient, and eco-friendly tires, precipitated silica is swiftly being adopted as a reinforcing filler to replace carbon black. The regulations encouraging low rolling resistance and reduced CO2 emissions have further hastened the shift to silica-based green tires, particularly in Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. Besides, the demand has received further impetus from the growing automotive sector attributed to rising vehicle production and the EV boom. On top of this, industrial rubber applications for hoses, belts, and seals have been heavily relying on precipitated silica for enhancing durability and flexibility.
"By grade, rubber grade is estimated to be the largest segment of the precipitated silica market from 2024 to 2030 by CAGR."
Due to its extensive use in tire manufacturing and industrial rubber application, the rubber grade segment is estimated to be the largest in global precipitated silica market. Precipitated silica is an important reinforcing filler that imparts strength and durability for better performance of rubber products and is thus an important ingredient in tires that are fuel-efficient and high-performance. With the growth of the automotive industry, more specifically in the EV market, came the demand for low rolling resistance tires, which favor fuel efficiency and CO2 emission reductions. Furthermore, increased stringent environmental regulations promoting eco-friendly and sustainable materials have pushed tire manufacturers to replace carbon black with precipitated silica in green tires. Beyond automotive tires, industrial rubber goods, conveyor belts, seals, and footwear soles also use silica, improving flexibility and wear resistance. With rising infrastructure development and industrialization, the rubber grade segment is, in the coming years, set to dominate the market.
"The Asia Pacific region's precipitated silica market is projected to have the highest share in 2024."
Strong manufacturing bases across the region, rapid industrialization, and high demand across key end-use industries are some of the major factors for the Asia-Pacific region dominating the precipitated silica market. Nations like China, India, and Japan are leading in automotive production and thus the demand for precipitated silica, in tires, for the augmentation of fuel efficiency and durability. In addition, the region's pharmaceuticals as well as personal care and the food industry is growing, where silica is being used as anti-caking, thickening, and reinforcing agents. Additionally, low-cost labor, availability of raw materials, and favorable government policies have transformed the Asia-Pacific region into an energetic silica capital of the world. Tightening emission norms have evidently contributed to the increased market activity resulting from the growing popularity of eco-friendly and high-performance vehicle tires.
The precipitated silica report is dominated by players such as
Evonik Industries AG (Germany), QEMETICA (Poland), Solvay (Belgium), Madhu Silica Pvt. Ltd. (India), Oriental Silicas Corporation (Taiwan), W.R. Grace & Co (Peru), Tosoh Silica Corporation (Japan), Tata Chemicals Ltd. (India), Anten Chemical Co., Ltd. (China), PQ Corporation (US), IQE Group (Spain), Glassven C.A. (Venezuela), Supersil Chemicals (I) Pvt. Ltd. (India), MLA Group (India), Fuji Silysia Chemical Limited (Japan), and others.
The report defines, segments, and projects the precipitated silica market size based on Grade, Process, Application, End-Use Industry and Region. It strategically profiles the key players and comprehensively analyzes their market share and core competencies. It also tracks and analyzes competitive developments, such as expansions, agreements, and acquisitions undertaken by them in the market.
The report is expected to help the market leaders/new entrants by providing them with the closest approximations of revenue numbers of the precipitated silica market and its segments. This report is also expected to help stakeholder businesses and the market's competitive landscape better, gain insights to improve the position of their companies, and make suitable go-to-market strategies. It also enables stakeholders to understand the market's pulse and provides information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.
Analysis of key drivers (Increasing demand from rubber and tire industries and expansion in cosmetics and personal care industry), restraints (Environmental and regulatory challenges, health and safety concerns), opportunities (Increasing demand for processed and packaged foods and expansion in electric vehicle (EV) industry), and challenges (Volatility in raw material supply and competition from substitutes) influencing the growth of the precipitated silica market.
The precipitated silica market is across varied regions.
geographies, recent developments, and investments in the precipitated silica market.
offerings of leading players Evonik Industries AG (Germany), QEMETICA (Poland), Solvay (Belgium), Madhu Silica Pvt. Ltd. (India), Oriental Silicas Corporation (Taiwan), W.R. Grace & Co (Peru), Tosoh Silica Corporation (Japan), Tata Chemicals Ltd. (India), Anten Chemical Co., Ltd. (China), PQ Corporation (US), IQE Group (Spain), Glassven C.A. (Venezuela), Supersil Chemicals (I) Pvt. Ltd. (India), MLA Group (India), Fuji Silysia Chemical Limited (Japan) are among the key players leading the market through their innovative offerings, enhanced production capacities, and efficient distribution channels.