Colloidal Silica Market Report 2025 (Global Edition)

Global Colloidal Silica Market Report 2025 Market Size Split by Type (Alkaline Colloidal Silica, Acidic Colloidal Silica, Modified Colloidal Silica, Ordinary Colloidal Silica), by Application (Pulp & ...

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Competitive Landscape of the Colloidal Silica Market

The competitive environment in the global colloidal silica market is marked by the existence of both established and up-and-coming businesses. A number of aspects, such as product innovation, quality, pricing, distribution channels, and customer service shapes the competitive landscape of this market. The market for colloidal silica is attracting both large global players and specialized manufacturers due to its wide applications in industries like adhesives, electronics, paints and coatings, and construction. Continuous innovation is fueled by market rivalry, as businesses invest in R&D to create cutting-edge formulas and satisfy end consumers' particular needs.

November 2023: One of the top producers of specialty chemicals worldwide, Evonik, is constructing a new facility to manufacture colloidal silica with extremely high purity. With the opening of the new facility, Evonik will be among the few companies on the market able to consistently create the colloidal silica needed for the chemical mechanical planarization (CMP), a stage in the manufacturing process that produces microchips of the appropriate quality and purity. (Source: https://silanes.evonik.com/en/evonik-to-build-first-plant-in-north-america-for-ultra-pure-colloidal-silica-226984.html ) January 2023: Bio-circular silica is introduced by Solvay in Europe, with ambitions to expand into North America. With the backing of major tire manufacturers worldwide, Solvay's novel circular, highly dispersible silica (HDS) will dramatically expand the usage of sustainable raw materials and lower the tire industry's carbon footprint. (Source: https://www.solvay.com/en/press-release/solvay-launches-bio-circular-silica-europe-expansion-plans-north-america ) November 2021: Nouryon, situated in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA, announced that it would be expanding the colloidal silica manufacturing facility's production capacity. The heightened manufacturing capability will aid in satisfying the demands of the end markets for packaging and building. It is anticipated that the construction will be finished in the second half of 2022. (Source: https://www.nouryon.com/news-and-events/news-overview/2021/nouryon-to-increase-its-levasil-colloidal-silica-production-capacity-in-the-u.s.-to-meet-demand-in-construction-and-packaging-end-markets/ )

Top Companies Market Share in Colloidal Silica Industry: (In no particular order of Rank)

• PPG Industries Incorporated
• Evonik Industries
• Imreys SA
• Nouryon (Akzo Nobel)
• Solvay SA
• Ecolab Incorporated
• Nissan Chemical
• W R Grace
• Merck KGaA
• Elkem Chemical Industries
• Adeka Corporation
• Akasel
• AMS Applied Material Solutions
• Fuso Chemical Co.
• Ltd.
• Nyacol
• Ted Pella
• Inc.
• Sterling Chemicals
• Allied High Tech Products
• InC.
• The Dow Chemical Company
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Regional Analysis of the Colloidal Silica Market

Which Region Dominates the Colloidal Silica Market in 2024?

According to Cognitive Market Research, North America currently dominates the Colloidal Silica market, and the region is expected to have significant growth during the projected period. The region holds a significant position in the global colloidal silica market due to its sophisticated production infrastructure and strict quality regulations. Further factors supporting market expansion include rising R&D expenditures and technology breakthroughs. Additionally, there is a greater need for colloidal silica in a variety of applications due to the growing emphasis on sustainability and environmentally friendly solutions.

Which Region is Expanding at the Fastest CAGR?

Asia-Pacific is expected to make significant gains during the projected period, with the greatest compound annual growth rate (CAGR). The Asia-Pacific market is driven by demand in local and regional markets, which has raised the need for colloidal silica in these areas due to growing populations, young people, and families with expanding incomes. Rising infrastructure investments for renewable energy, falling energy prices, and accelerating technical breakthroughs are predicted to propel the construction industry.

The current report Scope analyzes Colloidal Silica Market on 5 major region Split (In case you wish to acquire a specific region edition (more granular data) or any country Edition data then please write us on info@cognitivemarketresearch.com

• North America (United States, Canada, Mexico)
• Europe (United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Australia, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Rest of South America)
• Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Nigeria, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, GCC Countries, Rest of MEA)

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North America Colloidal Silica

According to Cognitive Market Research, the global Colloidal Silica market size was estimated at USD 261.2 Million, out of which North America held the major market share of more than 40% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 104.48 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.4% from 2024 to 2031.

• According to Cognitive Market Research, the US had a major share in the Colloidal Silica market with a market size of USD 82.43 million in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 2.2% during the forecast period. Environmentally friendly colloidal silica powder would become mandatory across a range of businesses due to the U.S. government enforcing strict regulations.
• The Canada Colloidal Silica market had a market share of USD 12.54 million in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.2% during the forecast period due to the manufacturing sector's rapid expansion and consumers' rising awareness of the powder's stability attributes.
• The Mexico Colloidal Silica market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of 2.9% during the forecast period, with a market size of USD 9.51 million in 2024.

Europe Colloidal Silica

According to Cognitive Market Research, the global Colloidal Silica market size was estimated at USD 261.2 Million, out of which Europe held the market share of more than 30% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 78.36 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.7% from 2024 to 2031.

• The United Kingdom Colloidal Silica market had a market share of USD 13.16 million in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.5% during the forecast period. Growth in the market is expected to be impacted by rising demand for consumer electronics and growing use of colloidal silica in the automotive sector.
• The France Colloidal Silica market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of 1.9% during the forecast period, with a market size of USD 7.21 million in 2024.
• According to Cognitive Market Research, the German Colloidal Silica market size was valued at USD 15.52 million in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 2.9% during the forecast period. The demand for paints and coatings is expected to rise as a result of the nation's investments in the construction of affordable housing.
• The Italy Colloidal Silica market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of 2.1% during the forecast period, with a market size of USD 6.47 million in 2024.
• The Russia Colloidal Silica market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of 1.7% during the forecast period, with a market size of USD 12.15 million in 2024.
• The Spain Colloidal Silica market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of 1.8% during the forecast period with a market size of USD 6.43 million in 2024
• The Luxembourg Colloidal Silica market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of 2.8% during the forecast period, with a market size of USD 2.43 million in 2024.
• The Portugal Colloidal Silica market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of 2.5% during the forecast period, with a market size of USD 1.65 million in 2024.
• The Greece Colloidal Silica market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of 3.0% during the forecast period, with a market size of USD 0.94 million in 2024.
• The Rest of Europe's Colloidal Silica market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of 1.4% during the forecast period, with a market size of USD 12.15 million in 2024.

Asia Pacific Colloidal Silica

According to Cognitive Market Research, the global Colloidal Silica market size was estimated at USD 261.2 Million, out of which Asia Pacific held the market share of around 23% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 60.08 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2% from 2024 to 2031.

• According to Cognitive Market Research, the China Colloidal Silica market size was valued at USD 27.03 million in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.7% during the forecast period as a result of the product's growing demand from important end-use industries like the electronics, textile, and automotive sectors.
• The Japan Colloidal Silica market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of 4.7% during the forecast period, with a market size of USD 8.29 million in 2024.
• The India Colloidal Silica market had a market share of USD 7.21 million in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.0% during the forecast period because of the quick growth of the manufacturing industry and the growing customer knowledge of the powder's stability qualities.
• The South Korean Colloidal Silica market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of 5.3% during the forecast period, with a market size of USD 6.01 million in 2024.
• The Australian Colloidal Silica market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of 5.9% during the forecast period, with a market size of USD 3.12 million in 2024.
• The South East Asia Colloidal Silica market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period, with a market size of USD 4.15 million in 2024.
• The Rest of Asia Pacific Colloidal Silica market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of 6.0% during the forecast period, with a market size of USD 4.27 million in 2024.

South America Colloidal Silica

According to Cognitive Market Research, the global Colloidal Silica market size was estimated at USD 261.2 Million, out of which the Latin America held the market share of around 5% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 13.06 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.6% from 2024 to 2031.

• According to Cognitive Market Research, the Brazil Colloidal Silica market size was valued at USD 5.59 million in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% during the forecast period. The market's growth is anticipated to be influenced by the expanding automotive industry's use of colloidal silica and the growing demand for consumer electronics.
• Argentina's Colloidal Silica market had a market share of USD 2.19 million in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period. The country's initiatives in building affordable homes are predicted to increase demand for paints and coatings.
• Colombia Colloidal Silica market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of 3.4% during the forecast period, with a market size of USD 1.16 million in 2024.
• Peru Colloidal Silica market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of 3.8% during the forecast period, with a market size of USD 1.07 million in 2024.
• Chile Colloidal Silica market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of 3.9% during the forecast period, with a market size of USD 0.94 million in 2024.
• The Rest of Latin America's Colloidal Silica market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of 2.7% during the forecast period, with a market size of USD 2.10 million in 2024.

Middle East and Africa Colloidal Silica

According to Cognitive Market Research, the global Colloidal Silica market size was estimated at USD 261.2 Million, out of which the Middle East and Africa held the major market share of around 2% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 5.22 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.9% from 2024 to 2031..

• The GCC Countries Colloidal Silica market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of 4.7% during the forecast period, with a market size of USD 2.24 million in 2024 due to the manufacturing sector's rapid expansion and the increasing awareness among consumers of the powder's stability attributes.
• The Egypt Colloidal Silica market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of 4.2% during the forecast period, with a market size of USD 0.55 million in 2024.
• The South Africa Colloidal Silica market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of 4.9% during the forecast period, with a market size of USD 0.83 million in 2024 as a result of significant end-use industries like the electronics, textile, and automotive sectors' increasing need for the product.
• The Turkey Colloidal Silica market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of 3.4% during the forecast period, with a market size of USD 0.45 million in 2024.
• The Nigeria Colloidal Silica market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of 3.0% during the forecast period, with a market size of USD 0.55 million in 2024.
• The Rest of the MEA Colloidal Silica market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of 2.9% during the forecast period, with a market size of USD 0.62 million in 2024.

Colloidal Silica Market Analysis

Colloidal Silica Market Type Segment Analysis

According to Cognitive Market Research, the ordinary colloidal silica category is likely to dominate the Colloidal Silica Market over the forecast period. Silica sol, or ordinary colloidal silica, is a common ingredient in many products, such as adhesives, coatings, and catalysts. Its broad use across several industries is fueled by its stability, particle size, and surface chemistry, which make it appropriate for a variety of industrial processes.

The modified colloidal silica is the fastest-growing segment in the Colloidal Silica Market because of its improved qualities and specially designed features for certain uses. As the need for high-performance and application-specific solutions grows, manufacturers are concentrating more on creating customized colloidal silica formulations. Several industries, such as electronics, construction, and automotive, use modified colloidal silica due to its distinct features, which provide notable benefits above regular colloidal silica.

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Colloidal Silica Market Application Segment Analysis

According to Cognitive Market Research, the paints & coatings segment holds the largest share of the market. Colloidal silica is a crucial component in paint and coating formulas to increase surface hardness, scratch resistance, and weather ability. Additionally, it improves pigment dispersion and stability, which improves coating longevity and color retention. Its dominating position in the market is mostly due to the extensive usage of colloidal silica in the paint and coatings sector, particularly in industrial and architectural coatings.

In the Colloidal Silica Market, electronics & semiconductors have been expanding at a rapid pace. The use of colloidal silica in electronics manufacturing processes is growing, especially in the semiconductor industry, where it is used as a chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) slurry. Colloidal silica is essential to the electronics industry because it helps planarize silicon wafers when they are being manufactured into integrated circuits and other electronic components. The use of colloidal silica in the electronics industry is expanding quickly due to the growing need for high-performance electronic devices and semiconductor components; as a result, it is the application segment in the global colloidal silica market that is expanding the fastest.

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Colloidal Silica Particle Size Segment Analysis

Colloidal Silica Market Particle Size Segment Analysis

According to Cognitive Market Research, the up to 50 nm segment holds the largest market share fueled by its growing applicability in high-precision applications, especially in the semiconductor and electronics sectors. Chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) methods, which are utilized in the production of chips, are perfect for these tiny particles because they provide better polishing performance. Furthermore, by offering a greater surface area, they improve binding and reactivity and improve performance in coatings, adhesives, and catalysis.

In the Colloidal Silica market, the rapidly growing sector is the 51 to 100 nm category because of the widespread use of it in conventional sectors like textiles, cars, and buildings. These particles are preferred because they can enhance mechanical characteristics in paints and varnishes, like durability and abrasion resistance. Due to their greater size, they are appropriate for uses where additional structural reinforcement is needed, like in the case of concrete admixtures, where they improve durability and compressive strength.

• Up to 50 nm
• 51 to 100 nm
• Above 100 nm

Colloidal Silica End-user Segment Analysis

Colloidal Silica Market End-user Segment Analysis

According to Cognitive Market Research, the construction segment dominates the market. Colloidal silica is becoming more and more common in construction settings, especially in cement and concrete admixtures, where it improves the workability, strength, and durability of building materials. The need for high-performance building materials is increasing as infrastructure projects become more common, particularly in emerging nations. Furthermore, the capacity of colloidal silica to enhance the sustainability and performance of cementitious materials makes it an advantageous addition to the building sector.

Automotive is projected to be the fastest-growing segment in the Colloidal Silica market. Colloidal silica's small particle size distribution, durability, and resistance to abrasion make it a popular ingredient in polishing compounds and automotive coatings. It is an essential component of automobile clear coatings and paints, adding a glossy appearance and improving scratch resistance. Moreover, windscreen coatings use colloidal silica to increase durability and visibility. It improves traction and wear resistance when added to tire compositions.

• Construction
• Automotive
• Electronics
• Healthcare
• Personal Care

Colloidal Silica Distribution Channel Segment Analysis

Colloidal Silica Market Distribution Channel Segment Analysis

According to Cognitive Market Research, the offline segment dominates the market. Since they can provide customized customer service, choices for bulk purchases, and quicker delivery for industrial purchasers, offline channels like specialized chemical stores, wholesalers, and direct industrial supply chains will always have a significant advantage over online channels. For superior quality assurance and enduring supplier connections, several large-scale sectors still favor offline channels, such as electronics, construction, and automotive. Offline sales are also fueled by the dependability of established networks, particularly in areas with inadequate internet infrastructure.

Online is projected to be the fastest-growing segment in the Colloidal Silica market, driven by the growing utilization of digital procurement solutions and e-commerce platforms. Online platforms are becoming more and more popular among small and medium-sized organizations (SMEs) as a convenient way to compare prices, access a larger range of suppliers, and choose expedited delivery choices. Online development is also being accelerated by the emergence of B2B e-commerce platforms and marketplaces dedicated to industrial chemicals. This change is especially noticeable in developed and urban areas, where companies are beginning to place a higher priority on quicker procurement procedures.

• Online
• Offline

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