PUBLISHER: QYResearch | PRODUCT CODE: 1866814
PUBLISHER: QYResearch | PRODUCT CODE: 1866814
The global market for Sodium Silicate was estimated to be worth US$ 2478 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 3181 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 3.6% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
This report provides a comprehensive assessment of recent tariff adjustments and international strategic countermeasures on Sodium Silicate cross-border industrial footprints, capital allocation patterns, regional economic interdependencies, and supply chain reconfigurations.
Sodium silicate, commonly known as water glass or liquid glass, is an inorganic compound with the general formula Na2SiO3. It is typically produced by reacting silica (SiO2) with sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) or sodium hydroxide (NaOH) at high temperatures. Sodium silicate appears as a colorless, viscous liquid or a solid that dissolves in water, forming an alkaline solution. It has a wide range of applications, including as a binder in construction materials, a deflocculant in ceramics, a corrosion inhibitor in water treatment, a detergent builder, an adhesive, and a raw material in the production of silica gel and zeolites. Its versatility is due to its strong adhesive properties, thermal stability, and ability to form a glassy film upon drying.
The global production of sodium silicate exceeded 8 million tons in 2024, with an average factory price of approximately $310 per ton.
The Asia-Pacific region dominates the global sodium silicate market, driven by strong demand from construction, detergents, and water treatment industries in China, India, and Southeast Asia. Rapid urbanization and infrastructure expansion have increased the need for sodium silicate-based cements, coatings, and adhesives. In addition, the large-scale detergent manufacturing sector in China and India contributes significantly to consumption. Japan and South Korea have relatively mature markets, focusing on high-purity grades for specialty applications such as electronics and high-end coatings.
In Europe, the sodium silicate market is mature, with steady demand from the detergent, pulp and paper, and chemical processing industries. Stringent environmental regulations encourage the use of sodium silicate in eco-friendly detergents and water treatment formulations. The region also has a growing focus on recycling applications, where sodium silicate is used in de-inking waste paper and in foundry processes. Germany, France, and the UK are key consumers, while Eastern Europe shows modest growth due to expanding manufacturing activities.
The North American market remains stable, supported by consistent consumption in detergents, construction materials, and automotive applications. The U.S. has a strong industrial base for sodium silicate production, with demand particularly strong in water treatment and specialty chemical manufacturing. Growth is relatively moderate, as the market is already well-developed, but there is increasing use in niche applications such as catalysts and high-performance refractories.
Latin America's sodium silicate market is expanding gradually, with Brazil and Mexico being major consumers, driven by the detergents and construction sectors. In the Middle East & Africa, growth potential is higher due to industrial development, infrastructure projects, and water scarcity challenges that promote water treatment solutions. However, these regions still rely heavily on imports from Asia and Europe due to limited local production capacities.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Sodium Silicate, focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Sodium Silicate by region & country, by Type, and by Application.
The Sodium Silicate market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (Kilotons) and sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Sodium Silicate.
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Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size (value, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Sodium Silicate manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Sodium Silicate in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Sodium Silicate in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.