Silica Gel Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The report covers Global Silica Gel Market Trends & Manufacturers. The market is Segmented by Type (Indicating Silica Gel and Non-Indicating Silica Gel), End-user Industry (Pharmaceutical, Paints and Coating, Petrochemical, Food and Beverages, Personal Care, Plastics, and Other End-user Industries), and Geography (Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, and the Middle East and Africa). The market size and forecasts for Silica Gel are provided in terms of volume (kilo tons) for all the above segments.

Silica Gel Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Silica Gel Market Size

silica gel market size
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
CAGR 5.00 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia-Pacific
Largest Market Asia-Pacific
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

Silica Gel Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Silica Gel Market Analysis

The Silica Gel Market is expected to register a CAGR of less than 5% during the forecast period.

The COVID-19 pandemic affected the silica gel market in various ways, such as production halt, piling of stocks, blockage in the supply chain, and others. However, the situation has returned to normal, and the market is recovering its losses and will be restored.

Over the short term, increasing demand for silica gel in the electronic and food & beverages industry is expected to drive the market.

On the flip side, the availability of cheap substitutes like activated alumina, activated clay, and activated charcoal is hindering the market's growth.

The Asia-Pacific region is expected to dominate the market and is also likely to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

Silica Gel Industry Overview

The silica gel market is fragmented in nature. Some of the major players in the market include (not in a particular manner) Evonik, BASF, Clariant, Solvay, and W.R. Grace, among others.

Silica Gel Market Leaders

  1. Evonik

  2. BASF

  3. Solvay

  4. W.R. Grace

  5. Clariant

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
 BASF, AGC Chemicals Americas, Cilicant, Clariant, Dessicare, Inc.,  Evonik, Fuji Silysia Chemical,  Merck
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Silica Gel Market News

  • In May 2021, W. R. Grace & Co. announced the completion of a manufacturing plant expansion in Kuantan, Malaysia. Through this expansion, the company is expected to respond to the increased demand for its silica gel products.

Silica Gel Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Drivers
    • 4.1.1 Increasing demand for silica gel for use in electronic device packaging
    • 4.1.2 Increasing demand for food and beverages industry
  • 4.2 Restraints
    • 4.2.1 Availability of Cheap Substitutes
  • 4.3 Industry Value-Chain Analysis
  • 4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
    • 4.4.5 Degree of Competition

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Type
    • 5.1.1 Indicating Silica Gel
    • 5.1.2 Non - Indicating Silica Gel
  • 5.2 End-user Industry
    • 5.2.1 Pharmaceutical Industry
    • 5.2.2 Paint and Coating Industry
    • 5.2.3 Food and Beverages Industry
    • 5.2.4 Personal Care Industry
    • 5.2.5 Plastic Industry
    • 5.2.6 Other End-user Industries
  • 5.3 Geography
    • 5.3.1 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.1.1 China
    • 5.3.1.2 India
    • 5.3.1.3 Japan
    • 5.3.1.4 South Korea
    • 5.3.1.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.2 North America
    • 5.3.2.1 United States
    • 5.3.2.2 Canada
    • 5.3.2.3 Mexico
    • 5.3.3 Europe
    • 5.3.3.1 Germany
    • 5.3.3.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.3.3.3 Italy
    • 5.3.3.4 France
    • 5.3.3.5 Rest of Europe
    • 5.3.4 South America
    • 5.3.4.1 Brazil
    • 5.3.4.2 Argentina
    • 5.3.4.3 Rest of South America
    • 5.3.5 Middle-East and Africa
    • 5.3.5.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.3.5.2 South Africa
    • 5.3.5.3 Rest of Middle-East and Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
  • 6.2 Market Share (%) **/Ranking Analysis
  • 6.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
  • 6.4 Company Profiles
    • 6.4.1 BASF
    • 6.4.2 AGC Chemicals Americas
    • 6.4.3 Cilicant
    • 6.4.4 Clariant
    • 6.4.5 Dessicare, Inc.
    • 6.4.6 Evonik
    • 6.4.7 Fuji Silysia Chemical
    • 6.4.8 Merck
    • 6.4.9 Multisorb Technologies
    • 6.4.10 Nissan Chemical Corporation
    • 6.4.11 Silicycle
    • 6.4.12 Solvay
    • 6.4.13 Sorbead India
    • 6.4.14 Thermo Fischer Scientific
    • 6.4.15 W.R Grace
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

  • 7.1 Increasing Usage of Silica Gel in Thermal Insulator
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Silica Gel Industry Segmentation

Silica gel is a highly porous, non - crystalline form of silica that is used to absorb moisture from gases and liquids, thicken liquids, and give paints and synthetic films a dull finish, among other things. It is generally prepared by acidification of a solution of a silicate, such as water glass. Due to its ability to absorb moisture and extend product shelf life, silica gel packets are widely employed in a variety of commercial sectors. The silica gel market is segmented by type, end-user industry, and geography. By type, the market is segmented into indicating silica gel and non- indicating silica gel. By end-user industry, the market is segmented into pharmaceutical, paints and coating, petrochemical, food and beverages, personal care, plastics, and other end-user industries. The report also covers the market size and forecasts for the silica gel market in 15 countries across major regions. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done on the basis of volume (kilo tons).

Type Indicating Silica Gel
Non - Indicating Silica Gel
End-user Industry Pharmaceutical Industry
Paint and Coating Industry
Food and Beverages Industry
Personal Care Industry
Plastic Industry
Other End-user Industries
Geography Asia-Pacific China
India
Japan
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
Italy
France
Rest of Europe
South America Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Middle-East and Africa Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle-East and Africa
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Silica Gel Market Research FAQs

What is the current Silica Gel Market size?

The Silica Gel Market is projected to register a CAGR of less than 5% during the forecast period (2025-2030)

Who are the key players in Silica Gel Market?

Evonik, BASF, Solvay, W.R. Grace and Clariant are the major companies operating in the Silica Gel Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Silica Gel Market?

Asia-Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Silica Gel Market?

In 2025, the Asia-Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Silica Gel Market.

What years does this Silica Gel Market cover?

The report covers the Silica Gel Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Silica Gel Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Silica Gel Industry Report

Statistics for the 2025 Silica Gel market share, size and revenue growth rate, created by Mordor Intelligence™ Industry Reports. Silica Gel analysis includes a market forecast outlook for 2025 to 2030 and historical overview. Get a sample of this industry analysis as a free report PDF download.