Fumed Silica Global Market Report 2026

Fumed silica is an extremely fine, lightweight, and fluffy powder composed of silicon dioxide (SiO2), produced through the flame hydrolysis of silicon tetrachloride. Its primary functions include serving as a thickening agent, anti-caking agent, and reinforcing filler across various industries such as paints, adhesives, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals to enhance flow characteristics and stability.

The key types of fumed silica are hydrophilic and hydrophobic. Hydrophilic denotes materials that are attracted to water and easily absorb or dissolve in it. Fumed silica is available in multiple forms, such as powder and granules, and is applied across a broad range of industries, including paints and coatings, adhesives and sealants, pharmaceuticals, personal care, food and beverages, gel batteries, lighting, and others.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have influenced the fumed silica market by increasing costs of imported silicon tetrachloride, energy inputs, and processing equipment. Paints and coatings, adhesives, and pharmaceuticals are most affected, particularly in Asia Pacific manufacturing regions. These tariffs have increased production costs and pressured margins for formulators. Supply chain volatility has also impacted delivery timelines. At the same time, tariffs have encouraged domestic fumed silica production and investment in local capacity expansion.

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The fumed silica market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.59 billion in 2025 to $1.69 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to coatings industry growth, demand for thickening agents, early pharmaceutical adoption, cosmetics industry expansion, industrial formulation needs.

The fumed silica market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.14 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to electric vehicle battery demand, sustainable coatings growth, pharmaceutical manufacturing expansion, lightweight materials adoption, advanced formulation innovation. Major trends in the forecast period include rising use as rheology control agent, growing demand from paints and coatings, expansion in adhesives and sealants, increased adoption in personal care products, focus on high purity specialty grades.

The growing demand for premium cosmetic products is anticipated to boost the expansion of the fumed silica market in the coming years. Premium cosmetic products are defined as high-quality, luxury beauty items made with superior ingredients, often priced higher and linked to prestigious brands. This increase in demand stems from heightened consumer awareness regarding skincare benefits and a preference for effective, high-quality, and luxurious formulations. Fumed silica contributes to premium cosmetics by enhancing texture and stability, resulting in smoother, longer-lasting formulations. It provides a premium feel and ensures consistent product performance, thereby improving the overall user experience. For example, according to the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS), a branch of the American Chemical Society and a US-based research organization, natural ingredients, a key marker of the shift towards sustainable cosmetics generated $642 million in 2022 and are expected to reach $1.095 billion by 2030. Consequently, the rising preference for premium cosmetic products is fueling the growth of the fumed silica market.

Leading companies in the fumed silica market are prioritizing the development of advanced solutions, such as plastic-free, two-layer packaging models, to improve sustainability, minimize carbon footprint, and comply with increasing regulatory and consumer demands for eco-friendly packaging. The plastic-free, two-layer design involves recyclable kraft paper packaging that avoids plastic coatings while maintaining strength and moisture resistance. For instance, in April 2025, Mondi plc, a UK-based packaging firm, collaborated with Evonik Industries AG, a German specialty chemicals company, to introduce a recyclable, ready-made paper bag designed for storing chemical powders. This plastic-free, two-layer paper bag represents an innovative, sustainable packaging solution for transporting fumed silica, a material widely used across industrial and consumer sectors. It substitutes conventional multi-layer packaging with a recyclable paper-based option, significantly cutting plastic use and carbon emissions.

In November 2024, QEMETICA S.A., a Poland-based chemical manufacturing company, acquired the silica products business of PPG Industries, Inc. for approximately US$ 310 million. Through this acquisition, QEMETICA intends to extend its global presence beyond Europe and broaden its product portfolio by incorporating precipitated silica into its offerings, thereby strengthening its raw-material base and gaining access to new markets. PPG Industries, Inc. is a US-based specialty materials and coatings manufacturer that focuses on delivering high-performance paints, coatings, and advanced materials for the automotive, industrial, aerospace, and construction industries.

Major companies operating in the fumed silica market are Evonik Industries AG, Wacker Chemie AG, Cabot Corporation, OCI Company Ltd., Tokuyama Corporation, Dongyue Group Ltd., CSG Holding Co. Ltd., Fuji Silysia Chemical Ltd., Orisil Private Limited, Kemitura A/S, Zhejiang Fushite Group Co. Ltd., Microsil New Material Co. Ltd., Power Chemical Corporation Ltd., Henan Xunyu Chemical Co. Ltd., HPQ Silica Polvere Inc., Yichang Huifu Silicon Materials Co. Ltd., Shandong Haihua Group Co. Ltd., Jiangxi Blackcat Carbon Black Inc., Qingdao Makall Group Co. Ltd., Hubei Xingfa Chemicals Group Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the fumed silica market in 2025, and it is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the fumed 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 fumed silica market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain

The fumed silica market consists of sales of high-purity fumed silica, fumed silica blends, and functionalized fumed silica. 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.

Fumed Silica Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses fumed silica market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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• Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Hydrophilic; Hydrophobic
• 2) By Form: Powder; Granules
• 3) By Application: Paints And Coatings; Adhesives And Sealants; Pharmaceuticals; Personal Care; Food And Beverages; Gel Batteries; Other Applications
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Hydrophilic: Untreated Fumed Silica; Surface Modified with Silanol Groups; Acid Treated Fumed Silica
• 2) By Hydrophobic: Trimethylsilyl (TMS) Treated Fumed Silica; Organosilane Treated Fumed Silica
• Companies Mentioned: Evonik Industries AG; Wacker Chemie AG; Cabot Corporation; OCI Company Ltd.; Tokuyama Corporation; Dongyue Group Ltd.; CSG Holding Co. Ltd.; Fuji Silysia Chemical Ltd.; Orisil Private Limited; Kemitura A/S; Zhejiang Fushite Group Co. Ltd.; Microsil New Material Co. Ltd.; Power Chemical Corporation Ltd.; Henan Xunyu Chemical Co. Ltd.; HPQ Silica Polvere Inc.; Yichang Huifu Silicon Materials Co. Ltd.; Shandong Haihua Group Co. Ltd.; Jiangxi Blackcat Carbon Black Inc.; Qingdao Makall Group Co. Ltd.; Hubei Xingfa Chemicals Group Co. Ltd.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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