01 Increased consumer spending and the ever-growing population, particularly in developing markets, significantly contribute to the high demand for automobile and personal care products. The growing population of working women is increasing demand for cosmetic and skincare products. Due to its unique particle characteristics and high surface area and purity, the fumed silica particle offers superior performance benefits in manufacturing adhesives, paints, and sealants. Additionally, it is widely used as an anticaking and thickening agent in the burgeoning food and beverage industry.
April 2026 Cabot Sanmar announced a USD 25 million investment to expand its fumed silica manufacturing capacity at its Mettur facility in Tamil Nadu, India. The brownfield expansion is aimed at increasing production capacity to address rising demand from industries such as pharmaceuticals, food, coatings, personal care, crop protection, and advanced chemical applications. The project is expected to strengthen regional manufacturing capabilities and improve supply reliability for customers.
March 2026 Evonik continued advancing its Smart Effects business platform following the integration of its Silica and Silanes businesses. The strategic merger created a combined business structure focused on specialty silica technologies, including fumed silica solutions, while improving operational efficiency and enabling the development of customized silica-based solutions for industrial applications.
February 2026 Leading fumed silica manufacturers increased focus on high-performance applications, including semiconductor materials, battery technologies, coatings, adhesives, and specialty polymers. Companies continued investing in research and product development activities to address demand for advanced silica materials with improved reinforcement, rheological control, and thermal performance characteristics.
January 2026 Evonik continued restructuring its silica manufacturing network as part of its long-term optimization strategy. The company progressed with plans to consolidate production activities and improve supply chain efficiency while maintaining customer supply through its global silica manufacturing network.