Global Synthetic Silica Powder Market Size, Market Share, Industry Analysis Report 2025

On Nov 3, Global Info Research released "Global Synthetic Silica Powder Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031". This report includes an overview of the development of the Synthetic Silica Powder industry chain, the market status of Synthetic Silica Powder Market, and key enterprises in developed and developing market, and analysed the cutting-edge technology, patent, hot applications and market trends of Synthetic Silica Powder.

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Synthetic Silica Powder market size was valued at US$ 120 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 189 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 7.3% during review period.
In this report, we will assess the current U.S. tariff framework alongside international policy adaptations, analyzing their effects on competitive market structures, regional economic dynamics, and supply chain resilience.
Synthetic silica powder refers to ultra-high-purity silicon dioxide materials manufactured by chemical synthesis rather than from natural quartz, achieving purity grades of 6N (99.9999%) and 7N (99.99999%) and above. Its distinguishing characteristics include extremely low metallic impurity content, excellent structural uniformity, and highly controllable particle size and morphology, which make it indispensable for advanced industries. Compared to natural quartz, synthetic silica powder ensures higher stability and minimal contamination in demanding processes. In 2024, global production exceeded 7,700 metric tons, with an average market price above USD 15,000 per ton, reflecting the complexity and cost of high-purity synthesis methods. The material is widely used in semiconductor manufacturing, optical communication, medical imaging, and ultraviolet (UV) applications, serving as a foundation for critical components such as crucibles for silicon ingot pulling, optical fiber preforms, scintillator crystals, and quartz tubes.
The supply chain of synthetic silica powder is highly specialized and vertically integrated, requiring ultra-pure precursors such as silicon tetrachloride (SiCl4) or silane gases, along with purification processes like hydrolysis, vapor-phase oxidation, and advanced particle treatment technologies. Major producers include Mitsubishi Chemical in Japan, which dominates the ultra-high-purity silica powder market for semiconductors, and Kaisheng Group in China, which has rapidly expanded production capacity to support domestic semiconductor and optical industries. On the downstream side, semiconductor companies such as TSMC, Samsung Electronics, Intel, and Micron rely heavily on 6N and 7N silica powder for applications in crucibles, wafer handling parts, and encapsulation materials. Telecommunication giants including Corning and Sumitomo Electric procure synthetic silica powder for optical fiber preforms, demanding consistency in purity and transmission properties. In the medical field, Siemens Healthineers and GE Healthcare utilize silica-derived scintillator crystals in PET imaging machines. Producers of UV lamps and quartz tubes, such as Heraeus and Iwasaki Electric, also represent stable demand. Procurement in these sectors is characterized by strict qualification procedures, long-term contracts, and batch-to-batch traceability, as even trace levels of contamination can compromise semiconductor yields or optical transmission performance.
The global market for synthetic silica powder is experiencing robust growth, driven by the accelerating demand in semiconductors, optical communication, and medical imaging. In 2024, semiconductor applications accounted for the largest share of demand, particularly in silicon ingot pulling and advanced lithography processes, where 7N-grade powders are increasingly required. Optical fiber demand remains strong as 5G networks, data centers, and undersea cables expand, requiring large volumes of high-purity materials to ensure low-loss, high-speed transmission. In medical imaging, the use of scintillator crystals in PET machines continues to support niche but high-value consumption. UV lamp applications in sterilization, water treatment, and photolithography further add stability to demand. Regionally, Japan maintains technological leadership in producing ultra-pure synthetic silica powders, while China is rapidly expanding its market presence with cost-competitive supply, aiming to reduce reliance on imports. The long-term outlook points to continued demand growth, as industries set increasingly stringent purity standards and shift toward more advanced packaging, higher efficiency photovoltaic systems, and next-generation optical devices. Synthetic silica powder, particularly in 6N and 7N grades, is expected to remain a strategic material, underpinning the advancement of global semiconductor and photonics industries.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Synthetic Silica Powder market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Purity and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.

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Market segment by Type: Purity ≥6N、 Purity ≥7N、 Other
Market segment by Application: Semiconductor、 Optics、 Photovoltaic、 Medical、 Other
Major players covered: Mitsubishi Chemical、 Triumph Science and Technology、 Hubei Jianghan New Materials、 Suzhou Shijing、 HuBei SanFeng Intelligent Conveying Equipment、 Jiangsu Pacific Quartz
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers: North America (United States, Canada and Mexico), Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia),South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America),Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa).

The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Synthetic Silica Powder product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Synthetic Silica Powder, with price, sales, revenue and global market share of Synthetic Silica Powder from 2020 to 2025.
Chapter 3, the Synthetic Silica Powder competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Synthetic Silica Powder breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and application, with sales market share and growth rate by type, application, from 2020 to 2031.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2024.and Synthetic Silica Powder market forecast, by regions, type and application, with sales and revenue, from 2025 to 2031.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Synthetic Silica Powder.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Synthetic Silica Powder sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.

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Via interviews. Our interviewees includes manufacturers, related companies, industry experts, distributors, business (sales) staff, directors, CEO, marketing executives, executives from related industries/organizations, customers and raw material suppliers to obtain the latest information on the primary market;
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