Global Fumed Silica Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Type (Hydrophobic, Hydrophilic), By Application (Adhesives And Sealants, Elastomers (Silicone Rubber), Powder, Deformers, Others), By End-Use Industry (Construction, Automotive, Cosmetics, Paints And Coatings, Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Electronics, Others), And By Geography - Forecasts From 2025 To 2030
- Published : Dec 2024
- Report Code : KSI061610977
- Pages : 115
The global fumed silica market is projected to witness a CAGR of 6.25% during the forecast period to reach a total market size of US$3.04 billion by 2030, increasing from US$2.25 billion in 2025.
Fumed silica is a unique material due to its peculiar characteristics. It has several unique properties, such as sag resistance, free-flow, anti-caking, corrosion resistance, absorbency, reinforcement, scratch, and abrasion resistance. The distinguishing factors make fumed silica a widely used raw material in various industries ranging from agriculture to cosmetics. These inimitable features induce colossal market growth.
Fumed silica has two primary functions. Reinforcement increases the strength of various materials, allowing them to be used in a wider number of applications to the user's exact requirements. It is used as a thickening agent, as a desiccant, and as a viscosity adjuster.
Fumed silica is an extremely small particle with an enormous surface area, high purity, and a tendency to form chains in the chemical manufacturing process. They must be packed in multiple paper bags, drums, or super sacks. Development in packaging technologies has also aided in extending the silica market as it has made transportation and preservation easier.
What are the global fumed silica market drivers?
- Rising use in the beauty industry
Fumed silica is used in a variety of personal care and cosmetics products, from toothpaste to hair spray and setting powders to fragrances. The fumed silica is available in both liquid and powder forms. It can be incorporated into different kinds of products. Silica is used in a wide range of cosmetics and personal care products, including bath products, eye makeup, hair care products, makeup, nail care products, oral hygiene products, and skincare products.
The beauty industry is ever-expanding, with innovative products being launched periodically. The increasing use of fumed silica in these products positively affects its market growth.
The expanding economies in the Asia Pacific and the Middle East are experiencing an increased demand for cosmetics.
- Application in multiple industries
Owing to its distinctive characteristics and functions, the uses of fumed silica have spread from pharmaceuticals, construction, paints and sealants, cement, and many more. Fumed silica has eased the production of tablets and capsules as an absorbent and anti-caking agent.
As the pharmaceutical industry continues to grow, more so in the current years, the demand for silica will also rise. The increased demand in the paints, coating & sealants industry is also expected to drive the demand for fumed silica worldwide during the estimated period. It is used to control rheological characteristics and helps in preventing rust and corrosion. In the adhesive industries, fumed silica increases the product viscosity, improves anti-settling, controls the extrusion, and imparts anti-sag.
This leads to improving the adhesive industries, thereby expanding the fumed silica market. The adhesive industry is a major supplier in the automobile industry. The growth of automobiles will also fuel the silica market. Likewise, fumed silica serves as a raw material in a range of diverse industries. As the dependent industries grow, the market for fumed silica will also expand.
- Demand from the paint and coating industry
Fumed silica is used in paints and coatings for weather resistance and scratch resistance. The paint and coating industry worldwide has been growing due to several factors. The major drivers are the development and growth of new housing projects, rising infrastructural projects worldwide, the automotive industry’s expansion, and the rising aerospace and shipping industry.
The rate of urbanization in the developing part of the world is rising significantly. This includes the construction for the large urban population, that is, parks, hospitals, hotels, restaurants, houses, buildings, etc. Further, increasing the overall production of automobiles in the world is also causing the demand for fumed silica in the paints and coatings industry.
Segment analysis of the global fumed silica market:
- The global fumed silica market is segmented into five regions worldwide
By geography, the market is segmented into North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Asia Pacific. The major economies like China, Japan, India, and South Korea dominate the Asia-Pacific region. Some of the fastest-growing emerging economies are from this region, such as ASEAN countries.
The Asia Pacific region is expected to grow fastest in the global fumed silica market due to increasing applications in the paints and coatings industry. North America is expected to have a significant market share for fumed silica products.
- The global fumed silica market is segmented by type, application, and end-use industry.
By type, the hydrophilic segment is projected to be the significant segment in the fumed silica market. This silica has superior properties, making it suitable for different types of use. By application, elastomers (silicon rubber) will have significant growth. Silicone elastomers are used in various products, like voltage line insulators, cooking, baking, and food storage products; undergarments, sportswear, and footwear; electronics; medical devices and implants; and household gaskets.
Challenges in the global fumed silica market:
- Despite the growth of the fumed silica market, some factors curb its expansion. Some restraining factors include government regulation and ill effects on health. These aspects challenge the market growth as R&D practices search for alternative options.
Key developments in the global fumed silica market:
- In August 2024, HPQ Silicon Inc. announced that their production process of fumed silica supplied by PyroGenesis Canada Inc. requires upto 92.0% less energy. This highlights the commercial and environmental advantages of the HSPI Fumed Silica project compared to conventional industry processes.
- In August 2024, PPG agreed to sell its silica products business for approximately $310 million in pre-tax proceeds to QEMETICA S.A. QEMETICA S.A. is a Poland-based, privately held manufacturer of soda ash, silicates, and other specialty chemicals.
- In June 2024, Evonik commissioned a new AEROSIL Easy-to-Disperse fumed silica plant at the Rheinfelden site. This would strengthen the company’s position for specialty chemicals. AEROSIL is used to formulate paints and coatings sustainably.
Global Fumed Silica Market Scope:
| Report Metric | Details |
Global Fumed Silica Market Size in 2025 |
US$2.25 billion |
Global Fumed Silica Market Size in 2030 |
US$3.04 billion |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of 6.25% |
| Study Period | 2020 to 2030 |
| Historical Data | 2020 to 2023 |
| Base Year | 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 – 2030 |
| Forecast Unit (Value) | USD Billion |
| Segmentation |
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| Geographical Segmentation | North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific |
List of Major Companies in the Global Fumed Silica Market |
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| Customization Scope | Free report customization with purchase |
The fumed silica market is analyzed into the following segments:
- By Type
- Hydrophobic
- Hydrophilic
- By Application
- Adhesives and Sealants
- Elastomer (Silicone Rubber)
- Powders
- Deformers
- Others
- By End-use Industry
- Construction
- Automotive
- Cosmetics
- Paints and Coatings
- Pharmaceuticals
- Consumer Electronics
- Others
- By Geography
- North America
- USA
- Canada
- Mexico
- South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Rest of South America
- Europe
- United Kingdom
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Rest of Europe
- Middle East and Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Rest of the Middle East and Africa
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Indonesia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- North America
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Fumed Silica Market was valued at US$560.942 million in 2019.
The global fumed silica market is projected to reach a total market size of US$752.185 million by 2026.
The fumed silica market is projected to witness a CAGR of 4.28% during the forecast period.
The increased demand in the paints, coating & sealants industry is also expected to drive the demand for fumed silica market growth.
Geographically, the APAC region is expected to hold the largest share of the fumed silica market due to several industrial growths and expansions.
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