Silica Aerogel Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report By Form (Blanket, Panel, Monolith, Others), By Application, By Region – Market Forecast, 2025–2034

The silica aerogel market size is expected to reach USD 2.12 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Silica Aerogel Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report By Form (Blanket, Panel, Monolith, Others), By Application, By Region; Market Forecast, 2025–2034” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

Silica aerogel is an advanced, highly porous material derived from a gel in which the liquid component is replaced with air without causing significant shrinkage. Composed primarily of silica, it has an extremely low density, often referred to as “frozen smoke” or “solid air” due to its translucent, lightweight appearance. Its internal structure consists of up to 99% air and a network of nanoscale silica particles, making it one of the best thermal insulators available. Silica aerogel exhibits exceptional thermal resistance, low thermal conductivity, high surface area, and low refractive index, while also being non-toxic and non-combustible. These unique properties make it highly valuable in a range of applications. In construction, it is used in insulation panels for walls, roofs, floorings, and windows to improve energy efficiency without adding bulk.

In the oil & gas industry, silica aerogel insulates subsea pipelines and refineries. Aerospace applications utilize it for thermal protection systems in spacecraft and planetary rovers. It also finds uses in apparel for extreme climates, filtration systems, daylighting solutions, and even in heritage building preservation due to its transparency and insulating capabilities. Its combination of ultra-lightweight structure, thermal efficiency, and versatility makes silica aerogel a critical material in advanced engineering and sustainable technologies.

Silica Aerogel Market Report Highlights

In terms of form, the blanket segment accounted for a major revenue share in 2024 due to its exceptional thermal insulation properties, flexibility, and ease of installation across various industries.

Based on application, the oil & gas segment held the largest revenue share in 2024. Silica aerogel plays a critical role in enhancing thermal insulation efficiency in pipelines, refineries, and processing facilities.

North America accounted for a major market revenue share in 2024. This dominance is attributed to its growing adoption in the oil & gas industry for pipeline insulation, as well as in construction for energy-efficient building materials.

The U.S. held the largest revenue share in the North America silica aerogel market in 2024, due to its widespread use in industrial insulation, aerospace, and defense applications.

The industry in Asia Pacific is projected to grow at the fastest pace in the coming years, owing to industrialization, urbanization, and infrastructure development.

A few global key players in the silica aerogel market include Active Aerogels; Aerogel Technologies, LLC; Aspen Aerogels, Inc.; BASF SE; Cabot Corporation; Dow; Enersens; Guangdong Alison Hi-Tech Co., Ltd.; JIOS Aerogel Corporation; and Nano High-Tech.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the silica aerogel market report on the basis of form, application, and region:

By Form Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Blanket

Panel

Monolith

Others

By Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Oil & Gas

Building Insulation

Industrial Insulation

Aerospace & Defense

Automobile

Others

By Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

North America

U.S.

Canada

Europe

Germany

France

UK

Italy

Spain

Netherlands

Russia

Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

China

Japan

India

Malaysia

South Korea

Indonesia

Australia

Vietnam

Rest of Asia Pacific

Middle East & Africa

Saudi Arabia

UAE

Israel

South Africa

Rest of Middle East & Africa

Latin America

Mexico

Brazil

Argentina

Rest of Latin America Show more