Specialty Silicas to 2011

US demand for specialty silicas is forecast to reach nearly 1.2 billion pounds in 2011, propelled by growth in fumed and precipitated silicas. In addition, gains will be fueled by advances in the electronics and rubber industries as demand for silicas used in chemical mechanical planarization slurries and silica-reinforced high performance automotive tires continues to rise. However, success in the specialty silicas market will increasingly depend on the development and marketing of improved products and new applications, due largely to market maturity and competition from alternative materials.

This new Freedonia industry study, Specialty Silicas, presents historical demand data (1996, 2001, 2006) and forecasts for 2011 and 2016 by type and market. The study also considers market environment factors, evaluates company market share and profiles leading competitors.

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