Gas-phase white carbon black sales increased steadily
New Fact recently reported that sales of global Gas-phase white carbon blackwill increase from 323,700 tons in 2017 to more than 335,000 tons in 2018, driven by increased demand for end-use applications such as printing inks, paints, coatings and adhesives.
The demand for hydrophobic fumed silica will increase at a significant rate in the future. Due to its low cost and excellent performance, hydrophobic fumed silica is gaining more and more applications in various fields such as coatings, adhesives, sealants, greases, toners, skin and personal care products. According to relevant analysis, the global hydrophobic fumed silica market may exceed $500 million by the end of 2018.
The large demand for silicone rubber in the automotive industry has spurred the demand for fumed silica. At the same time, the application of liquid silicone rubber in the automotive industry, textile industry and medical equipment is also increasing. Gas phase silica manufacturers are focusing on providing better products and expanding their business. For example, Evonik is expanding its capacity for its hydrophobic fumed silica production facility in Germany, and new capacity is expected to be operational by the end of 2020.
The North American fumed silica market is expected to dominate. The production of new production facilities in the region has enabled the North American fumed silica market to flourish. For example, Cabot, a major manufacturer of fumed silica, plans to build a new gas phase silica plant in Carrollton. The new facility will enable the company to meet the growing demand for fumed silica in various industries.
