Product Code: CH 4426
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 |
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.
Profile break-up of primary participants for the report:
- By Company Type: Tier 1 - 40%, Tier 2 - 20%, and Tier 3 - 40%
- By Designation: C-level Executives - 10%, Directors - 70%, and Others - 20%
- By Region: North America - 20%, Europe -20%, Asia Pacific - 45%, South America -10%, and Middle East & Asia -5%
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.
Research Coverage:
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.
Reasons to Buy the Report:
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.
The report provides insights on the following pointers:
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.
- New Product and Innovation: The report includes detailed analysis of latest products of precipitated silica (Circular Silica, Rice Husk Ash-derived Silica, ULTRASIL 7800 GR) and innovations (Processing and Characterization of EPDM Rubber/Silica Compound, New Dolomitization Process Linked to High Silica Concentration)
- Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets - the report analyses
The precipitated silica market is across varied regions.
- Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products & services, untapped
geographies, recent developments, and investments in the precipitated silica market.
- Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, and service
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
- 1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
- 1.3 STUDY SCOPE
- 1.3.1 MARKETS COVERED AND REGIONAL SPREAD
- 1.3.2 INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
- 1.3.3 YEARS CONSIDERED
- 1.3.4 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
- 1.3.5 UNIT CONSIDERED
- 1.4 LIMITATIONS
- 1.5 STAKEHOLDERS
- 1.6 SUMMARY OF CHANGES
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
- 2.1 RESEARCH DATA
- 2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
- 2.1.1.1 Key data from secondary sources
- 2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
- 2.1.2.1 Key data from primary sources
- 2.1.2.2 List of primary participants
- 2.1.2.3 Breakdown of interviews with experts
- 2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
- 2.2.1 CALCULATIONS FOR SUPPLY-SIDE ANALYSIS
- 2.2.2 MARKET ENGINEERING PROCESS
- 2.2.3 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
- 2.2.4 TOP-DOWN APPROACH
- 2.3 MARKET BREAKDOWN AND DATA TRIANGULATION
- 2.4 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS
- 2.5 RISK ASSESSMENT
- 2.6 RESEARCH LIMITATIONS
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
- 4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN PRECIPITATED SILICA MARKET
- 4.2 PRECIPITATED SILICA MARKET, BY REGION
- 4.3 PRECIPITATED SILICA MARKET, BY GRADE
- 4.4 PRECIPITATED SILICA MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
- 4.5 PRECIPITATED SILICA MARKET, BY KEY COUNTRY
5 MARKET OVERVIEW
- 5.1 MARKET DYNAMICS
- 5.1.1 DRIVERS
- 5.1.1.1 Increasing demand from rubber and tire industries
- 5.1.1.2 Increased agricultural applications
- 5.1.1.3 Expansion in cosmetics and personal care industry
- 5.1.2 RESTRAINTS
- 5.1.2.1 Environmental and regulatory challenges
- 5.1.2.2 Health and safety concerns
- 5.1.3 OPPORTUNITIES
- 5.1.3.1 Increasing demand for processed and packaged foods
- 5.1.3.2 Expansion in electric vehicle (EV) market
- 5.1.4 CHALLENGES
- 5.1.4.1 Volatility in raw material supply
- 5.1.4.2 Competition from substitutes
- 5.2 PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
- 5.2.1 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY
- 5.2.2 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
- 5.2.3 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
- 5.2.4 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
- 5.2.5 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
- 5.3 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
- 5.3.1 RAW MATERIAL SUPPLIERS
- 5.3.2 PRECIPITATED SILICA MARKET MANUFACTURERS
- 5.3.3 PRECIPITATED SILICA MARKET DISTRIBUTORS
- 5.3.4 PRECIPITATED SILICA MARKET END USERS
- 5.4 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
- 5.4.1 KEY TECHNOLOGY
- 5.4.1.1 Wet chemical precipitation process
- 5.4.1.2 Surface modification and functionalization
- 5.4.2 ADJACENT TECHNOLOGY
- 5.4.2.1 Green & sustainable silica production from biomass or waste materials
- 5.4.2.2 Advanced nanostructured silica for high-performance applications
- 5.4.3 COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGY
- 5.4.3.1 High-performance rubber compounding for tire & industrial applications
- 5.4.3.2 Silica-based anti-caking & flow improvement technologies for food & agrochemicals
- 5.5 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
- 5.5.1 PRECIPITATED SILICA IN FOOD MANUFACTURING
- 5.6 PATENT ANALYSIS
- 5.6.1 METHODOLOGY
- 5.6.2 LIST OF MAJOR PATENTS
- 5.7 KEY CONFERENCES & EVENTS IN 2025
- 5.8 TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS
- 5.9 TRADE ANALYSIS
- 5.9.1 IMPORT SCENARIO
- 5.9.2 EXPORT SCENARIO
- 5.10 REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
- 5.10.1 KEY REGULATIONS
- 5.10.2 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
- 5.11 PRICING ANALYSIS
- 5.11.1 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND, BY APPLICATION, 2021-2024
- 5.11.2 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND, BY GRADE, 2021-2024
- 5.11.3 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND, BY REGION, 2021-2024
- 5.12 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA
- 5.12.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS
- 5.12.2 BUYING CRITERIA
- 5.13 GLOBAL MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK
- 5.14 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO
- 5.15 IMPACT OF AI/GEN AI IN PRECIPITATED SILICA MARKET
6 PRECIPITATED SILICA MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
- 6.1 INTRODUCTION
- 6.2 AUTOMOTIVE
- 6.3 COSMETICS
- 6.4 AGRICULTURE
- 6.5 ELECTRONICS
- 6.6 OTHER END-USE INDUSTRIES
7 PRECIPITATED SILICA MARKET, BY APPLICATION
- 7.1 INTRODUCTION
- 7.2 RUBBER
- 7.3 FOOD
- 7.4 BATTERY SEPARATOR
- 7.5 ANIMAL & POULTRY FEED
- 7.6 PESTICIDES
- 7.7 PLASTICS
- 7.8 PAPER & TEXTILE
- 7.9 OTHER APPLICATIONS
8 PRECIPITATED SILICA MARKET, BY GRADE
- 8.1 INTRODUCTION
- 8.2 RUBBER GRADE
- 8.3 FOOD GRADE
- 8.4 INDUSTRIAL GRADE
- 8.5 COSMETIC GRADE
9 PRECIPITATED SILICA MARKET, BY PROCESS
- 9.1 INTRODUCTION
- 9.2 DRY PROCESS
- 9.3 WET PROCESS
10 PRECIPITATED SILICA MARKET, BY REGION
- 10.1 INTRODUCTION
- 10.2 ASIA PACIFIC
- 10.2.1 CHINA
- 10.2.1.1 Rising automotive manufacturing and stringent environmental regulations to boost market
- 10.2.2 INDIA
- 10.2.2.1 Growing demand for pesticides and rising automotive industry to support market growth
- 10.2.3 JAPAN
- 10.2.3.1 Governmental initiatives and rising demand from electronics sectors to grow market
- 10.2.4 SOUTH KOREA
- 10.2.4.1 Technological advancement and rising EV industry to boost market growth
- 10.2.5 AUSTRALIA
- 10.2.5.1 Rising agriculture and paints & coatings sectors to drive demand
- 10.2.6 THAILAND
- 10.2.6.1 Growing tire industry and government initiatives to drive market growth
- 10.2.7 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC
- 10.3 EUROPE
- 10.3.1 GERMANY
- 10.3.1.1 Growing use in automotive industry, green energy initiatives , and government sustainability policies to drive market
- 10.3.2 UK
- 10.3.2.1 Regulatory shifts, sustainability mandates, and advancements in EV and battery technologies to drive market
- 10.3.3 FRANCE
- 10.3.3.1 Sustainability-driven regulations, automotive industry advancements, and innovations in agriculture and pharmaceuticals to drive market
- 10.3.4 ITALY
- 10.3.4.1 Strong automotive, tire manufacturing, and cosmetics industries to drive market
- 10.3.5 SPAIN
- 10.3.5.1 Automotive, tire manufacturing, agriculture, and coatings industries to drive market
- 10.3.6 REST OF EUROPE
- 10.4 NORTH AMERICA
- 10.4.1 US
- 10.4.1.1 Advancements in automotive, tire manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and high-performance coatings to drive market
- 10.4.2 CANADA
- 10.4.2.1 Rising automotive and construction industries along with favorable government initiatives to drive market growth
- 10.4.3 MEXICO
- 10.4.3.1 Rising disposable income and growth in personal care and cosmetic sectors to drive market
- 10.5 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
- 10.5.1 SAUDI ARABIA
- 10.5.1.1 Industrial diversification, agriculture modernization, and increasing construction sector to drive market
- 10.5.2 UAE
- 10.5.2.1 Growing coating, food processing, and pharmaceutical sectors to drive market
- 10.5.3 REST OF GCC COUNTRIES
- 10.5.4 SOUTH AFRICA
- 10.5.4.1 Rising demand from key industries such as automotive, food and beverages, agriculture, and personal care to drive market
- 10.5.5 REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
- 10.6 SOUTH AMERICA
- 10.6.1 BRAZIL
- 10.6.1.1 Growing adoption of precipitated silica in diverse applications to drive market
- 10.6.2 ARGENTINA
- 10.6.2.1 Growing use in rubber, plastics, and personal care sector to drive market
- 10.6.3 CHILE
- 10.6.3.1 Government initiatives and eco-friendly trends to boost market growth
- 10.6.4 REST OF SOUTH AMERICA
11 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 11.1 INTRODUCTION
- 11.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGY/RIGHT TO WIN, 2021-2025
- 11.2.1 OVERVIEW OF STRATEGIES ADOPTED BY PLAYERS IN PRECIPITATED SILICA MARKET, 2021-2025
- 11.3 REVENUE ANALYSIS, 2021-2023
- 11.4 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS, 2023
- 11.4.1 RANKING OF KEY MARKET PLAYERS, 2023
- 11.5 PRODUCT COMPARISON
- 11.6 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS
- 11.7 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2023
- 11.7.1 STARS
- 11.7.2 EMERGING LEADERS
- 11.7.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS
- 11.7.4 PARTICIPANTS
- 11.7.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT, KEY PLAYERS, 2023
- 11.7.5.1 Company footprint
- 11.7.5.2 Region footprint
- 11.7.5.3 Grade footprint
- 11.7.5.4 Application footprint
- 11.7.5.5 End-use industry footprint
- 11.8 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023
- 11.8.1 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES
- 11.8.2 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES
- 11.8.3 DYNAMIC COMPANIES
- 11.8.4 STARTING BLOCKS
- 11.8.5 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING OF STARTUP/SME PLAYERS, 2023
- 11.9 COMPETITIVE SCENARIO
- 11.9.1 DEALS
- 11.9.2 EXPANSIONS
12 COMPANY PROFILES
- 12.1 KEY PLAYERS
- 12.1.1 EVONIK INDUSTRIES AG
- 12.1.1.1 Business overview
- 12.1.1.2 Products offered
- 12.1.1.3 Recent developments
- 12.1.1.3.1 Deals
- 12.1.1.3.2 Expansions
- 12.1.2 SOLVAY
- 12.1.2.1 Business overview
- 12.1.2.2 Products offered
- 12.1.2.3 Recent developments
- 12.1.3 TATA CHEMICALS LTD
- 12.1.3.1 Business overview
- 12.1.3.2 Products offered
- 12.1.3.3 Recent developments
- 12.1.3.3.1 Deals
- 12.1.3.3.2 Expansions
- 12.1.4 QEMETICA
- 12.1.4.1 Business overview
- 12.1.4.2 Products offered
- 12.1.4.3 Recent developments
- 12.1.5 W. R. GRACE & CO
- 12.1.5.1 Business overview
- 12.1.5.2 Products offered
- 12.1.6 IQE GROUP
- 12.1.6.1 Business overview
- 12.1.6.2 Products offered
- 12.1.7 PQ CORPORATION
- 12.1.7.1 Business overview
- 12.1.7.2 Products offered
- 12.1.7.3 Recent developments
- 12.1.7.3.1 Deals
- 12.1.7.3.2 Expansions
- 12.1.8 TOSOH SILICA CORPORATION
- 12.1.8.1 Business overview
- 12.1.8.2 Products offered
- 12.1.9 MADHU SILICA PVT. LTD
- 12.1.9.1 Business overview
- 12.1.9.2 Products offered
- 12.1.10 ANTEN CHEMICAL CO., LTD
- 12.1.10.1 Business overview
- 12.1.10.2 Product offered
- 12.1.11 ORIENTAL SILICAS CORPORATION
- 12.1.11.1 Business overview
- 12.1.11.2 Products offered
- 12.1.12 GLASSVEN CA
- 12.1.12.1 Business overview
- 12.1.12.2 Products offered
- 12.1.13 SUPERSIL CHEMICALS (I) PVT. LTD.
- 12.1.13.1 Business overview
- 12.1.13.2 Products offered
- 12.1.14 MLA GROUP
- 12.1.14.1 Business overview
- 12.1.14.2 Products offered
- 12.1.15 FUJI SILYSIA CHEMICAL LTD
- 12.1.15.1 Business overview
- 12.1.15.2 Products offered
- 12.2 OTHER PLAYERS
- 12.2.1 MULTISORB
- 12.2.2 SUNSHINE INDUSTRIES
- 12.2.3 JINSHA PRECIPITATED SILICA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
- 12.2.4 HISILCO
- 12.2.5 REGOJ CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES
- 12.2.6 TRIVENI CHEMICALS
- 12.2.7 DURGA CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES
- 12.2.8 KADVANI CHEMICALS PVT. LTD.
13 ADJACENT AND RELATED MARKETS
- 13.1 INTRODUCTION
- 13.2 LIMITATIONS
- 13.3 INTERCONNECTED MARKETS
- 13.4 AEROGEL MARKET - GLOBAL FORECAST TO 2029
- 13.4.1 MARKET DEFINITION
- 13.4.2 MARKET OVERVIEW
- 13.4.3 AEROGEL MARKET, BY TYPE
- 13.5 SILICA
- 13.5.1 HIGH THERMAL INSULATION AND LIGHTWEIGHT PROPERTIES OF SILICA AEROGELS TO INCREASE ADOPTION
- 13.6 POLYMER
- 13.6.1 ENHANCED MECHANICAL STRENGTH, FLEXIBILITY, AND THERMAL STABILITY, TO DRIVE USE IN INSULATION, AEROSPACE, AND ENERGY STORAGE APPLICATIONS
- 13.7 CARBON
- 13.7.1 SUPERIOR THERMAL EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY BENEFITS TO DRIVE MARKET
- 13.8 OTHER AEROGELS
14 APPENDIX
- 14.1 DISCUSSION GUIDE
- 14.2 KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS' SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL
- 14.3 CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS
- 14.4 RELATED REPORTS
- 14.5 AUTHOR DETAILS