Global Specialty Silica Market Size & Outlook, 2019-2027

The specialty silica industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 9,958.2 million by 2027. A compound annual growth rate of 6.2% is expected of the worldwide specialty silica industry from 2020 to 2027.
Revenue, 2019 (US$M)
$6,158.7
Forecast, 2027 (US$M)
$9,958.2
CAGR, 2020 - 2027
6.2%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global specialty silica market highlights

  • The global specialty silica market generated a revenue of USD 6,158.7 million in 2019 and is expected to reach USD 9,958.2 million by 2027.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2020 - 2027) of 6.2% by 2027.
  • In terms of segment, precipitated silica accounted for a revenue of USD 2,204.5 million in 2019.
  • Fused Silica is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2019.
  • Country-wise, UK is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2020 to 2027.


Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2019USD 6,158.7 million
Market revenue in 2027USD 9,958.2 million
Growth rate6.2% (CAGR from 2019 to 2027)
Largest segmentPrecipitated silica
Fastest growing segmentFused Silica
Historical data covered2016 - 2018
Base year for estimation2019
Forecast period covered2020 - 2027
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationPrecipitated Silica, Fumed Silica, Fused Silica, Silica Gel, Colloidal Silica


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 23.7% of the global specialty silica market in 2019.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2027.
  • By country, UK is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 153.9 million by 2027.

Precipitated silica was the largest segment with a revenue share of 35.79% in 2019. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global specialty silica market based on precipitated silica, fumed silica, fused silica, silica gel, colloidal silica covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2016 to 2027.


Precipitated silica is being increasingly utilized in rubber and tire industry owing to its beneficial physical properties such as abrasion resistance, tensile strength, and flex fatigue. This, in turn, is projected to boost the market growth.


Moreover, precipitated silica has profound use in rubber & tire applications, particularly in trucks and heavy equipment vehicles, as it is known to improve the adhesion and tear resistance between rubber tire and metallic reinforcements.


Demand for silica for fuel-efficient tires is expected to increase in line with a continued reduction in automotive fuel consumption as well as a shift towards vehicle electrification. A significant rise in the production of EVs is expected to provide a lucrative opportunity for specialty silica market.

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