Precipitated Silica Market Report 2026

The precipitated silica market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.1 billion in 2025 to $3.37 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rubber reinforcement needs, food flow agent usage, coating formulation demand, industrial filler adoption, silica processing technology.

The precipitated silica market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.68 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to electric vehicle tire demand, food safety regulations, cosmetic formulation growth, energy storage materials, specialty silica grades. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand in green tire manufacturing, growing use as anti caking agents, expansion in personal care formulations, increased adoption in battery separators, focus on high surface area silica.

The rising production of automotive tires is expected to drive the growth of the precipitated silica market in the coming years. Automotive tires are rubber coverings fitted on wheel rims that provide traction, absorb road impacts, and support the weight of the vehicle. Automotive tire production is increasing mainly due to higher vehicle demand, particularly in developing regions with expanding economies. Precipitated silica enhances tire performance by improving fuel efficiency, increasing grip, and reducing rolling resistance, which results in longer-lasting tires. For instance, in December 2024, according to the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association, a U.S.-based trade association, tire industry exports totaled 13.96 million units in 2022 and rose to 14.46 million units in 2023. Therefore, the growing production of automotive tires is driving the growth of the precipitated silica market.

Leading companies in the precipitated silica industry are advancing new products such as circular silica to improve sustainability and meet the demand for eco-friendly options. Circular silica features a cyclic silicate structure where silicon-oxygen tetrahedra form ring-like structures. For example, Solvay S.A., a chemical company based in Belgium, introduced bio-circular highly dispersible silica (HDS) in Europe in January 2023. This product, made from bio-based sodium silicate derived from rice husk ash, offers a sustainable alternative for silica production. Production of this new HDS is expected to start by the end of 2024, and Solvay plans to gradually replace its Zeosil range with this circular HDS, helping tire manufacturers use more sustainable materials and cut their carbon footprint by 50% per ton of silica produced. This move supports Solvay's goal of carbon neutrality and strengthens its position in providing eco-friendly solutions.

In August 2024, Qemetica S.A., a chemical company based in Poland, acquired a silica products business from PPG Industries, Inc. for $310 million. This acquisition allows Qemetica S.A. to enhance its product portfolio and broaden its market presence in high-demand sectors. This strategic decision enables Qemetica to capitalize on PPG's established customer base and technological expertise, fostering growth and innovation in its silica products. PPG Industries, Inc. is a U.S.-based provider of silica.

Major companies operating in the precipitated silica market are Evonik Industries AG, Solvay S.A., Imerys S.A., PPG Industries, Inc., Tata Chemicals Limited, Sibelco Group, PQ Corporation, Oriental Silicas Corporation, Madhu Silica Pvt. Ltd., Quechen Silicon Chemical Co., Ltd., Jinsha Chemical Plant, Supersil Chemicals (India) Private Limited, Anmol Chemicals Group, Anten Chemical Co., Ltd., Gujarat Multi-Gas Base Chemicals Private Limited, Agile Nobel Inc., PAR Drugs and Chemicals Limited, Jiangxi Black Cat Carbon Black Inc., W. R. Grace & Co., Huber Engineered Materials, Fujian Sanming Zhengyuan Chemical Co., Ltd., Qingdao Makall Group.

North America was the largest region in the precipitation silica market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the precipitated silica market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the precipitated silica market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The precipitated silica market consists of sales of tires, footwear, toothpaste, food and feed additives, coatings, adhesives, and battery separators. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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