Specialty silica is a very vital component of materials that are abundantly used in various industries such as paints & coatings, agriculture, cosmetics, rubber, food & beverage, electronics, and others. Owing to its characteristics such as abrasion resistance and high tensile strength, silica is widely used in the automobile industry for the production of tires. Silica manufacturers are now focusing on the development of high-performance grade products of specialty silica which is expected to fuel the demand for specialty silica in the next few years.
Market Dynamics
Companies involved in the production of specialty silica are expanding their production capacities in order to meet the growing demand for silica around the globe. Key capacity expansions have been announced in the Asia Pacific region. The growth in demand for precipitated silica and fumed silica in different sectors such as rubber, personal care products, and electronics is anticipated to foster the market growth in forthcoming years.
On the basis of product type, the global specialty silica market is bifurcated into precipitated silica, fumed silica, fused silica, and silica gel and colloidal. Precipitated silica accounted for a substantial market share in 2022, owing to its demand in the automotive industry as a performance additive. Precipitated silica helps in increasing the wear resistance and grip of the rubber used in industries.
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