Specialty Silica Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The report covers Global Specialty Silica Market Analysis and it is segmented by Type (Precipitated Silica, Silica Gel, Fumed Silica, Colloidal Silica, and Fused Silica), by Application (Rubber, Personal Care, Food and Feed, Chemicals, Plastics, Paints, Coatings and Inks, Metal and Refractories, and Other Applications), and Geography (Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle-East and Africa). The market size and forecasts for the specialty silica market are provided in terms of volume (tons) for all the above segments.

Specialty Silica Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Specialty Silica Market Size

Specialty Silica Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Market Volume (2025) 1.62 Million tons
Market Volume (2030) 1.95 Million tons
CAGR 3.77 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Largest Market Asia Pacific
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

Specialty Silica Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Specialty Silica Market Analysis

The Specialty Silica Market size is estimated at 1.62 million tons in 2025, and is expected to reach 1.95 million tons by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.77% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

COVID-19 had a negative influence on the market. Because of the pandemic scenario, various governments around the world established lockdowns to prevent the virus from spreading. Numerous companies and factory closures had disrupted global supply networks. However, the market has recovered from the COVID-19 outbreak and is growing rapidly.

  • The growing demand from the rubber industry is notably driving market growth. Moreover, the increasing utilization of specialty silica in personal care products is also pushing the market forward.
  • However, the expensive nature of specialized silica and the availability of substitute products is expected to hinder market growth.
  • Nevertheless, the growing emergence of green tires is projected to act as an opportunity for the market in the future.
  • The Asia-Pacific region is expected to be the largest and fastest-growing market for specialty silica during the forecast period.

Specialty Silica Industry Overview

The specialty silica market is fragmented in nature. In terms of market share, few of the major players currently dominate the market. Some of the key players in the specialty silica market include W. R. Grace & Co., Cabot Corporation, Imerys, Evonik Industries AG, and Nouryon, among others.

Specialty Silica Market Leaders

  1. Nouryon

  2. W. R. Grace & Co.

  3. Cabot Corporation

  4. Evonik industries AG

  5. Imerys

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Specialty Silica Market Concentration
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Specialty Silica Market News

  • In January 2023, Solvay announced an investment at its Livorno, Italy, plant to establish the company's first unit of circular highly dispersible silica (HDS) created using bio-based sodium silicate generated from rice husk ash. When combined with renewable energy integration at the facility, Solvay will be able to achieve a 50% decrease in CO2 emissions per tonne of silica. In terms of CO2 footprint, this will make the Livorno location Europe's best-in-class silica manufacturing site. The new product's production is planned to begin by the end of 2024.
  • In September 2022, Evonik Industries AG, a silica producer, established a strategic collaboration with the Pörner Group and Phichit Bio Power to offer sustainable Ultrasil precipitated silica to various tire manufacturers. Pörner will use biomass energy to power its own process for producing silicate from RHA. This will allow Evonik to reduce its CO2 footprint by 30% when compared to the company's regular silica.

Specialty Silica Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Drivers
    • 4.1.1 Growing Demand from the Rubber Industry
    • 4.1.2 Increasing Utilization of Specialty Silica in Personal Care Products
    • 4.1.3 Other Drivers
  • 4.2 Restraints
    • 4.2.1 Expensive Nature of Specialized Silica
    • 4.2.2 Availability of Substitute Products in the Market
  • 4.3 Industry Value-Chain Analysis
  • 4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
    • 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
    • 4.4.5 Degree of Competition

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size in Volume)

  • 5.1 Type
    • 5.1.1 Precipitated Silica
    • 5.1.2 Silica Gel
    • 5.1.3 Fumed Silica
    • 5.1.4 Colloidal Silica
    • 5.1.5 Fused Silica
  • 5.2 Application
    • 5.2.1 Rubber
    • 5.2.2 Personal Care
    • 5.2.3 Food and Feed
    • 5.2.4 Chemicals
    • 5.2.5 Plastics
    • 5.2.6 Paints, Coatings and Inks
    • 5.2.7 Metal and Refractories
    • 5.2.8 Other Applications
  • 5.3 Geography
    • 5.3.1 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.1.1 China
    • 5.3.1.2 India
    • 5.3.1.3 Japan
    • 5.3.1.4 South Korea
    • 5.3.1.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.2 North America
    • 5.3.2.1 United States
    • 5.3.2.2 Canada
    • 5.3.2.3 Mexico
    • 5.3.3 Europe
    • 5.3.3.1 Germany
    • 5.3.3.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.3.3.3 Italy
    • 5.3.3.4 France
    • 5.3.3.5 Rest of Europe
    • 5.3.4 South America
    • 5.3.4.1 Brazil
    • 5.3.4.2 Argentina
    • 5.3.4.3 Rest of South America
    • 5.3.5 Middle-East and Africa
    • 5.3.5.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.3.5.2 South Africa
    • 5.3.5.3 Rest of Middle-East and Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Mergers & Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
  • 6.2 Market Share (%)**/Ranking Analysis
  • 6.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
  • 6.4 Company Profiles
    • 6.4.1 3M (Ceradyne Inc.)
    • 6.4.2 Cabot Corporation
    • 6.4.3 Clariant
    • 6.4.4 Denka Company Limited
    • 6.4.5 Evonik Industries AG
    • 6.4.6 Fuji Silysia Chemical
    • 6.4.7 Fuso Chemical Co. Ltd
    • 6.4.8 Glassven C.A.
    • 6.4.9 Imerys
    • 6.4.10 Merck KGaA
    • 6.4.11 Nouryon
    • 6.4.12 Orisil
    • 6.4.13 Tata Chemicals
    • 6.4.14 W. R. Grace & Co.
    • 6.4.15 Wacker Chemie AG
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

  • 7.1 Growing Emergence of Green Tires
  • 7.2 Other Opportunities
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Specialty Silica Industry Segmentation

Specialty silica is a very pure kind of silicon dioxide that is utilized in rubber, plastics, and other industrial products as a reinforcing agent. It helps to increase these materials' mechanical qualities and lengthen their useful lives. The specialty silica market is segmented by type, application, and geography. By type, the market is segmented into precipitated silica, silica gel, fumed silica, colloidal silica, and fused silica. By application, the market is segmented into rubber, personal care, food & feed, chemicals, plastics, paints, coatings and inks, metal and refractories, and other applications. The report also covers the market size and forecasts for the specialty silica market in 15 countries across major regions. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done based on volume (tons).

Type Precipitated Silica
Silica Gel
Fumed Silica
Colloidal Silica
Fused Silica
Application Rubber
Personal Care
Food and Feed
Chemicals
Plastics
Paints, Coatings and Inks
Metal and Refractories
Other Applications
Geography Asia-Pacific China
India
Japan
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
Italy
France
Rest of Europe
South America Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Middle-East and Africa Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle-East and Africa
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Specialty Silica Market Research FAQs

How big is the Specialty Silica Market?

The Specialty Silica Market size is expected to reach 1.62 million tons in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 3.77% to reach 1.95 million tons by 2030.

What is the current Specialty Silica Market size?

In 2025, the Specialty Silica Market size is expected to reach 1.62 million tons.

Who are the key players in Specialty Silica Market?

Nouryon, W. R. Grace & Co., Cabot Corporation, Evonik industries AG and Imerys are the major companies operating in the Specialty Silica Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Specialty Silica Market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Specialty Silica Market?

In 2025, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Specialty Silica Market.

What years does this Specialty Silica Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Specialty Silica Market size was estimated at 1.56 million tons. The report covers the Specialty Silica Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Specialty Silica Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Specialty Silica Industry Report

The Global Specialty Silica Market Analysis report provides an in-depth review of the market trends and industry analysis. The market is segmented by type, including precipitated silica, silica gel, fumed silica, colloidal silica, and fused silica. It also covers various applications such as rubber, personal care, food and feed, chemicals, plastics, paints, coatings and inks, metal and refractories, and other applications. This comprehensive market report offers valuable industry information, including market data, industry trends, and market segmentation across different geographies such as Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, and the Middle-East and Africa.

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