Sodium Silicate Market by Form (Liquid, Solid), Application (Detergent & Cleaning Agents, Precipitated Silica, Pulp & Paper, Water Treatment, Other Application), & Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, MEA) - Global Forecast to 2029

February 2025 | 281 pages | ID: SD4AF81FA507EN
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The market for sodium silicate is approximated to be USD 5.50 billion in 2024, and it is projected to reach USD 6.83 billion by 2029 at a CAGR of 4.4%. The growing demand for sodium silicate is driven by its application in detergent manufacturing, as a fundamental ingredient because of its cleaning and emulsifying nature. The growth of construction activities also propel its application in cement and adhesives from its ability to form a strong bind and strengthen surfaces. Sodium silicate is also used by the pulp and paper industry for bleaching, de-inking, and sizing. Tough environmental laws also favor its increasing use in wastewater treatment and purification. All these combined are driving the increasing demand for sodium silicate in various industries.

By Form, Liquid sodium silicate accounted for the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The liquid sodium silicate segment has the highest CAGR in the forecast period due to its higher solubility, application ease, and process efficiency. Its growing use in detergents, adhesives, and water treatment chemicals has been a significant driver, particularly in rapidly industrializing regions. In the construction industry, liquid sodium silicate is used for densification of concrete and surface treatment because it has the property to increase durability as well as resistance. Its growing application in the pulp and paper industry for de-inking and coatings has also driven demand further. Growth in the segment is also being facilitated through developments in formulation technologies, which allow for improved performance in a range of industries.

By Application, Precipitated silica accounted for the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The precipitated silica segment registered the highest CAGR in the forecast period due to its expanding applications in the rubber, food, and personal care sectors. Its growing applications as a tire reinforcing agent on account of growing demand for fuel-efficient and high-performance tires has been a strong market growth contributor. Precipitated silica finds extensive application in the food industry as an anti-caking agent in powdered and granulated form. Furthermore, its use as a thickener and conditioner in cosmetics and personal care products has increased demand. Improved production processes for silica and increased investments in specialty-grade precipitated silica also favor the growth of the segment at a fast pace.

APAC is projected to account for the highest CAGR in the sodium silicate market during the forecast period

The Asia Pacific region is expected to have the highest CAGR within the sodium silicate market over the forecast period because of the region's robust base of manufacturing, growing foreign investments, and developments in production technologies. Economies such as China, India, and Japan are experiencing chemical processing facilities expanding, thereby resulting in increased sodium silicate consumption. Favorable government policies, lower production costs, and easy availability of raw materials further support market growth.
  • By Company Type: Tier 1: 55%, Tier 2: 25%, Tier 3: 20%
  • By Designation: Directors: 50%, Managers: 30%, Others: 20%
  • By Region: North America: 20%, Europe: 25%, Asia Pacific: 45%, ROW-10%
Companies Covered:

Companies Covered: PQ Corporation (US), Qemetica (Poland), Nippon Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd. (Japan), Occidental Petroleum Corporation (US), Tokuyama Corporation (Japan), FUJI CHEMICAL Co., Ltd. (Japan), IQE Group (Spain), Oriental Silicas Corporation (Taiwan), Evonik Industries AG (Germany), and Metro Chem Industries (Ahmedabad) are some key players in sodium silicate Market.

Research Coverage

The market study covers the sodium silicate market across various segments. It aims to estimate the market size and the growth potential of this market across different segments based on form, application, and region. The study also includes an in-depth competitive analysis of key players in the market, their company profiles, key observations related to their products and business offerings, recent developments undertaken by them, and key growth strategies adopted by them to improve their position in the sodium silicate market.

Key Benefits of Buying the Report

The report is expected to help the market leaders/new entrants in this market share the closest approximations of the revenue numbers of the overall sodium silicate market and its segments and sub-segments. This report is projected to help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape of the market, gain insights to improve the position of their businesses and plan suitable go-to-market strategies. The report also aims to help stakeholders understand the pulse of the market and provides them with information on the key market drivers, challenges, and opportunities.

The report provides insights on the following pointers:
  • Analysis of key drivers (Growing demand in detergent production, expansion in construction activities, rising demand from the pulp and paper industry, environmental regulations favoring water treatment), restraints (fluctuating raw material prices, and health and environmental concerns ), opportunities (applications in green tire manufacturing, rapid urbanization in africa and asia, use in lithium-ion battery recycling, development of advanced oil recovery techniques), and challenges (environmental and regulatory compliance and competition from alternative materials) influencing the growth of the sodium silicate market.
  • Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and new product & service launches in the sodium silicate market
  • Market Development: Comprehensive information about profitable markets – the report analyses the sodium silicate market across varied regions
  • Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products & services, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the sodium silicate market
  • Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, and service offerings of leading players like as PQ Corporation (US), Qemetica (Poland), Nippon Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd. (Japan), Occidental Petroleum Corporation (US), Tokuyama Corporation (Japan), FUJI CHEMICAL Co., Ltd. (Japan), IQE Group (Spain), Oriental Silicas Corporation (Taiwan), Evonik Industries AG (Germany), Metro Chem Industries (Ahmedabad) and others in the sodium silicate market. The report also helps stakeholders understand the pulse of the sodium silicate market and provides them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.
1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
1.3 STUDY SCOPE
  1.3.1 MARKET SEGMENTATION AND REGIONAL SNAPSHOT
  1.3.2 INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS OF STUDY
  1.3.3 YEARS CONSIDERED
1.4 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
1.5 UNIT CONSIDERED
1.6 STAKEHOLDERS
1.7 SUMMARY OF CHANGES

2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

2.1 RESEARCH DATA
  2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
    2.1.1.1 Key data from secondary sources
  2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
    2.1.2.1 Key data from primary sources
    2.1.2.2 Primary interviews: Demand and supply side
    2.1.2.3 Key industry insights
    2.1.2.4 Breakdown of interviews with experts
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
  2.2.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
  2.2.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH
2.3 FORECAST NUMBER CALCULATION
2.4 DATA TRIANGULATION
2.5 FACTOR ANALYSIS
2.6 ASSUMPTIONS
2.7 LIMITATIONS & RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH SODIUM SILICATE MARKET

3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS

4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN SODIUM SILICATE MARKET
4.2 SODIUM SILICATE MARKET, BY FORM
4.3 SODIUM SILICATE MARKET, BY APPLICATION
4.4 ASIA PACIFIC: SODIUM SILICATE MARKET, BY APPLICATION AND COUNTRY
4.5 SODIUM SILICATE MARKET, BY KEY COUNTRY

5 MARKET OVERVIEW

5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 MARKET DYNAMIC
  5.2.1 DRIVERS
    5.2.1.1 Growing demand in detergent production
    5.2.1.2 Expansion in construction activities
    5.2.1.3 Rising demand from pulp & paper industry
    5.2.1.4 Environmental regulations favoring water treatment
  5.2.2 RESTRAINTS
    5.2.2.1 Fluctuating raw material prices
    5.2.2.2 Health and environmental concerns
  5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES
    5.2.3.1 Application in green tire manufacturing
    5.2.3.2 Rapid urbanization in Africa and Asia
    5.2.3.3 Use in lithium-ion battery recycling
    5.2.3.4 Development of advanced oil recovery techniques
  5.2.4 CHALLENGES
    5.2.4.1 Environmental and regulatory compliance
    5.2.4.2 Competition from alternative materials

6 INDUSTRY TRENDS

6.1 TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS
6.2 PRICING ANALYSIS
  6.2.1 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND OF KEY PLAYERS, BY FORM
  6.2.2 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND, BY REGION
6.3 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
6.4 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
6.5 IMPACT OF GEN AI ON SODIUM SILICATE MARKET
6.6 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
  6.6.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES
    6.6.1.1 Hydrothermal synthesis optimization
    6.6.1.2 Fluidized bed reactor technology
  6.6.2 COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES
    6.6.2.1 Waste-based raw material utilization
    6.6.2.2 Low-carbon furnace technology
6.7 PATENT ANALYSIS
6.8 TRADE ANALYSIS
  6.8.1 EXPORT DATA RELATED TO HS CODE 283919, BY COUNTRY,

2018–2023 (USD MILLION)

  6.8.2 IMPORT DATA RELATED TO HS CODE 283919, BY COUNTRY,

2018–2023 (USD MILLION)

6.9 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS IN 2024–2025
6.10 TARIFF AND REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
  6.10.1 TARIFF DATA (HS CODE: 283919) FOR SILICATES OF SODIUM, INCLUDING COMMERCIAL SILICATES (EXCLUDING SODIUM METASILICATES)
  6.10.2 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES,
AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
  6.10.3 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
6.11 PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
  6.11.1 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
  6.11.2 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
  6.11.3 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
  6.11.4 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
  6.11.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY
6.12 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA
  6.12.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS
  6.12.2 BUYING CRITERIA
6.13 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
  6.13.1 ENHANCEMENT OF SOIL QUALITY WITH SODIUM SILICATE
  6.13.2 IMPROVED DRILLING EFFICIENCY IN WELLS
  6.13.3 ENHANCING OIL, GAS, AND GEOTHERMAL WELL OPERATIONS
6.14 MACROECONOMIC ANALYSIS
  6.14.1 INTRODUCTION
  6.14.2 GDP TRENDS AND FORECASTS
6.15 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO

7 SODIUM SILICATE MARKET, BY FORM

7.1 INTRODUCTION
7.2 LIQUID
  7.2.1 VERSATILE APPLICATIONS AND CUSTOMIZABLE PROPERTIES
TO DRIVE DEMAND
  7.2.2 ALKALINE
  7.2.3 NEUTRAL
7.3 SOLID
  7.3.1 STABILITY, EASE OF STORAGE, AND ROLE IN ENHANCING EFFICIENCY TO DRIVE ADOPTION
  7.3.2 ALKALINE
  7.3.3 NEUTRAL

8 SODIUM SILICATE MARKET, BY APPLICATION

8.1 INTRODUCTION
8.2 DETERGENTS & CLEANING AGENTS
  8.2.1 REGULATIONS AND CONSUMER TRENDS TO SUPPORT MARKET GROWTH
8.3 ADHESIVES
  8.3.1 GROWTH IN PACKAGING, CONSTRUCTION, AUTOMOTIVE, AND WOODWORKING INDUSTRIES TO DRIVE MARKET
8.4 WATER TREATMENT
  8.4.1 RISING INVESTMENTS IN WATER TREATMENT TO DRIVE MARKET
8.5 PULP & PAPER
  8.5.1 INCREASING USE IN PAPER RECYCLING, RETENTION, AND COATING APPLICATIONS TO DRIVE MARKET
8.6 PRECIPITATED SILICA
  8.6.1 GROWTH IN AUTOMOTIVE, RUBBER, AND FOOTWEAR INDUSTRIES
TO PROPEL MARKET
8.7 OTHER APPLICATIONS

9 SODIUM SILICATE MARKET, BY REGION

9.1 INTRODUCTION
9.2 ASIA PACIFIC
  9.2.1 CHINA
    9.2.1.1 Increasing infrastructure investments to drive demand
  9.2.2 INDIA
    9.2.2.1 Rapid economic growth, industrial expansion, and large-scale infrastructure investments to drive market
  9.2.3 JAPAN
    9.2.3.1 Booming construction sector to drive demand
  9.2.4 SOUTH KOREA
    9.2.4.1 Increasing wastewater treatment initiatives to drive market
  9.2.5 INDONESIA
    9.2.5.1 Rising urbanization and expanding exports of sodium silicate and paper products to drive market growth
  9.2.6 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC
9.3 NORTH AMERICA
  9.3.1 US
    9.3.1.1 Increasing wastewater treatment requirements and infrastructure investments to drive demand
  9.3.2 CANADA
    9.3.2.1 Recycling initiatives to propel demand
  9.3.3 MEXICO
    9.3.3.1 Rising investments in water infrastructure to support market growth
9.4 EUROPE
  9.4.1 GERMANY
    9.4.1.1 Increase in commercial vehicle sales and green tire manufacturing to boost growth
  9.4.2 UK
    9.4.2.1 Growing detergents industry to propel market
  9.4.3 FRANCE
    9.4.3.1 Growth in EV production and turnkey projects to boost demand
  9.4.4 POLAND
    9.4.4.1 Increase in wastewater treatment initiatives to drive market
  9.4.5 ITALY
    9.4.5.1 Growth in automotive sector to drive growth
  9.4.6 SPAIN
    9.4.6.1 Increase in exports and consumer spending to drive market
  9.4.7 NETHERLANDS
    9.4.7.1 Well-established chemical industry to support market growth
  9.4.8 REST OF EUROPE
9.5 SOUTH AMERICA
  9.5.1 BRAZIL
    9.5.1.1 Industrial expansion to propel demand
  9.5.2 ARGENTINA
    9.5.2.1 Advancements in wastewater treatment to drive demand
  9.5.3 REST OF SOUTH AMERICA
9.6 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
  9.6.1 GCC COUNTRIES
    9.6.1.1 Saudi Arabia
      9.6.1.1.1 Growth in EV production and construction industry to drive market
    9.6.1.2 UAE
      9.6.1.2.1 Increased investments in manufacturing and construction industry to boost demand
    9.6.1.3 Rest of GCC Countries
  9.6.2 SOUTH AFRICA
    9.6.2.1 Increased imports and growth in pulp & paper industry to
drive market
  9.6.3 REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA

10 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

10.1 OVERVIEW
10.2 KEY PLAYERS STRATEGIES/ RIGHT TO WIN
10.3 REVENUE ANALYSIS
10.4 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS
10.5 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS
  10.5.1 COMPANY VALUATION
  10.5.2 FINANCIAL METRICS
10.6 BRAND/PRODUCT COMPARISON
10.7 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2023
  10.7.1 STARS
  10.7.2 EMERGING LEADERS
  10.7.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS
  10.7.4 PARTICIPANTS
  10.7.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS, 2023
    10.7.5.1 Company footprint
    10.7.5.2 Form footprint
    10.7.5.3 Application footprint
    10.7.5.4 Region footprint
10.8 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023
  10.8.1 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES
  10.8.2 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES
  10.8.3 DYNAMIC COMPANIES
  10.8.4 STARTING BLOCKS
  10.8.5 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023
    10.8.5.1 Detailed list of key startups/SMEs
    10.8.5.2 Competitive benchmarking of key startups/SMEs
10.9 COMPETITIVE SCENARIO
  10.9.1 DEALS
  10.9.2 EXPANSIONS
  10.9.3 OTHER DEVELOPMENTS

11 COMPANY PROFILES

11.1 KEY PLAYERS
  11.1.1 PQ CORPORATION
    11.1.1.1 Business overview
    11.1.1.2 Products offered
    11.1.1.3 Recent developments
      11.1.1.3.1 Deals
      11.1.1.3.2 Expansions
    11.1.1.4 MnM view
      11.1.1.4.1 Key strengths
      11.1.1.4.2 Strategic choices
      11.1.1.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
  11.1.2 QEMETICA
    11.1.2.1 Business overview
    11.1.2.2 Products offered
    11.1.2.3 Recent developments
      11.1.2.3.1 Deals
      11.1.2.3.2 Expansions
    11.1.2.4 MnM view
      11.1.2.4.1 Key strengths
      11.1.2.4.2 Strategic choices
      11.1.2.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
  11.1.3 NIPPON CHEMICAL INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    11.1.3.1 Business overview
    11.1.3.2 Products offered
    11.1.3.3 Recent developments
      11.1.3.3.1 Deals
      11.1.3.3.2 Expansions
    11.1.3.4 MnM view
      11.1.3.4.1 Key strengths
      11.1.3.4.2 Strategic choices
      11.1.3.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
  11.1.4 OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION
    11.1.4.1 Business overview
    11.1.4.2 Products offered
    11.1.4.3 Recent developments
      11.1.4.3.1 Deals
    11.1.4.4 MnM view
      11.1.4.4.1 Key strengths
      11.1.4.4.2 Strategic choices
      11.1.4.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
  11.1.5 TOKUYAMA CORPORATION
    11.1.5.1 Business overview
    11.1.5.2 Products offered
    11.1.5.3 Recent developments
      11.1.5.3.1 Expansions
      11.1.5.3.2 Other developments
    11.1.5.4 MnM view
      11.1.5.4.1 Key strengths
      11.1.5.4.2 Strategic choices
      11.1.5.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
  11.1.6 FUJI CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
    11.1.6.1 Business overview
    11.1.6.2 Products offered
    11.1.6.3 MnM view
  11.1.7 IQE GROUP
    11.1.7.1 Business overview
    11.1.7.2 Products offered
    11.1.7.3 Recent developments
      11.1.7.3.1 Other developments
    11.1.7.4 MnM view
  11.1.8 ORIENTAL SILICAS CORPORATION
    11.1.8.1 Business overview
    11.1.8.2 Products offered
    11.1.8.3 Recent developments
      11.1.8.3.1 Deals
    11.1.8.4 MnM view
  11.1.9 EVONIK INDUSTRIES AG
    11.1.9.1 Business overview
    11.1.9.2 Products offered
    11.1.9.3 Recent developments
      11.1.9.3.1 Deals
      11.1.9.3.2 Expansions
    11.1.9.4 MnM view
  11.1.10 METRO CHEM INDUSTRIES
    11.1.10.1 Business overview
    11.1.10.2 Products offered
    11.1.10.3 MnM view
11.2 OTHER PLAYERS
  11.2.1 STPP GROUP
  11.2.2 SINCHEM SILICA GEL CO., LTD.
  11.2.3 SILMACO NV
  11.2.4 LYNN MANUFACTURING
  11.2.5 JAM GROUP COMPANY
  11.2.6 MERCK KGAA
  11.2.7 ANKIT SILICATE
  11.2.8 SUN SILICATES (PTY) LTD.
  11.2.9 HINDCON CHEMICALS LTD.
  11.2.10 IXOM
  11.2.11 CHEMSUPPLY AUSTRALIA
  11.2.12 HAWKINS
  11.2.13 DUBI CHEM MARINE INTERNATIONAL
  11.2.14 SAHAJANAND INDUSTRIES LIMITED
  11.2.15 ADWAN CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.

12 ADJACENT & RELATED MARKETS

12.1 INTRODUCTION
12.2 LIMITATIONS
12.3 WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS MARKET
  12.3.1 MARKET DEFINITION
  12.3.2 MARKET OVERVIEW
  12.3.3 WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS MARKET, BY TYPE
  12.3.4 WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS MARKET, BY SOURCE
  12.3.5 WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION
  12.3.6 WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS MARKET, BY END USER
  12.3.7 WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS MARKET, BY REGION
12.4 FUMED SILICA MARKET
  12.4.1 MARKET DEFINITION
  12.4.2 MARKET OVERVIEW
  12.4.3 FUMED SILICA MARKET, BY TYPE
  12.4.4 FUMED SILICA MARKET, BY APPLICATION
  12.4.5 FUMED SILICA MARKET, BY REGION

13 APPENDIX

13.1 DISCUSSION GUIDE
13.2 KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS’ SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL
13.3 CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS
13.4 RELATED REPORTS
13.5 AUTHOR DETAILS


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