International. According to the report by the consultancy MarketsandMarkets, the smoked silica market is expected to reach USD 2.26 billion by 2022, at a year-on-year rate of change of 7.1% from 2017 to 2022.
The use of smoked silica has increased in paints and coatings and inks, adhesives and sealants, and UPR applications, due to the growth of major end-use industries such as construction and automobiles in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East and Africa. In addition, the high demand for smoked silica is mainly attributed to its efficiency and low maintenance cost compared to precipitated silica.
The hydrophilic smoked silica segment is estimated to be the largest type segment of the smoked silica market, both in terms of volume and value. This growth is mainly attributed to the low price of hydrophilic smoked silica and its use in various applications, such as paints and coatings and inks, silicone rubber and UPR.
In addition, treated smoked silica, also known as hydrophobic silica, is water repellent and therefore cannot be dispersed in water. Hydrophobic smoked silica encompasses unique properties such as low moisture adsorption and improved rheological behavior.
