China's 98% smelting sulfuric acid price eased over the week as spot trading weakened and recovering supply added pressure. Elevated sulfur and metal ore costs provided partial support, but the market faces further downside as lower-priced regional supplies increase competitive pressure.
Evonik is expanding downstream processing at its Fermas site in Slovakia for biosurfactants and pharmaceutical ingredients, adding commercial output. The capacity increase raises available supply of these specialty chemicals, likely putting downward pressure on prices.
| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silicon Dioxide (Precipated Silica) | Germany | FCA | USD 2,324.52/MT | June 2026 |
| Silicon Dioxide (Precipated Silica) | USA | FOB | USD 1,660.23/MT | June 2026 |
| Silicon Dioxide (Precipated Silica) | China | CIF | USD 1,765.23/MT | June 2026 |
| Silicon Dioxide (Precipated Silica) | India | CIF | USD 1,865.95/MT | June 2026 |
| Silicon Dioxide (Precipated Silica) | Canda | FOB | USD 1,660.23/MT | June 2026 |
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Asia
In Asia, silicon dioxide showed a firmer trend in Q1 2026, supported by tire, rubber, electronics, and specialty glass demand. China’s industrial sand and gravel production was estimated at 92 million tons, keeping basic silica supply available, but stronger tire exports supported precipitated silica demand. China’s Q1 rubber tire exports reached 2.35 million tons, up 5.0% year over year, including 2.26 million tons of new pneumatic tires, up 4.8%. Automotive tire exports also reached 1.97 million tons, up 4.2%, adding steady demand from rubber reinforcement applications.
Europe
Europe recorded a cost-led firm trend rather than broad demand-led strength. Energy and freight uncertainty increased after Hormuz-linked disruptions, raising delivered-cost pressure for silica, specialty minerals, and processed grades. Construction demand showed short-term improvement, with March output up 0.8% month over month in the euro area and 1.2% in the EU. However, output remained down 1.2% and 0.6% year over year, keeping glass, construction filler, and building-material demand cautious.
North America
North America remained comparatively balanced in Q1 2026 due to strong domestic silica availability. U.S. industrial sand and gravel sold or used stood at 120 million tons in 2025, down 5.0%, while imports fell 22.0% to 210,000 tons and exports rose 4.0% to 8 million tons. Around 81.0% of U.S. industrial sand and gravel tonnage was used as hydraulic-fracturing sand, where oversupply limited stronger gains in bulk silica. Specialty grades stayed better supported by glass, filtration, foundry, and electronics-related demand.
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According to Procurement Resource, near-term silicon dioxide trends are expected to stay mixed by grade. Bulk silica may remain rangebound, while precipitated and high-purity grades could stay firmer if tire, electronics, freight, and energy costs remain supportive.
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Asia
In Asia, silicon dioxide prices during Q4’25 showed a generally soft trend. Demand from downstream industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, and personal care remained weak as buyers focused on using existing inventories rather than placing fresh orders. This reduced buying urgency kept market activity low. Producers benefited from smooth supply chains and stable availability of key raw materials like sodium silicate and quartz sand, which lowered production cost pressure. Improved production efficiency in countries such as China and Japan allowed suppliers to offer competitive material without hurting margins. While silica sand demand from glass and foundry sectors stayed steady, it was not strong enough to lift overall prices.
Europe
In Europe, silicon dioxide prices during the fourth quarter moved within a narrow range. Demand from industrial users such as construction, coatings, and specialty chemicals stayed stable but showed no strong growth. Buyers remained cautious due to uncertain economic conditions and preferred short-term contracts. Imports continued to play an important role in meeting demand, which kept supply sufficient across the region. At the same time, energy and logistics costs remained manageable, preventing any sharp cost-driven price increases. While high-purity silica demand linked to electronics and advanced manufacturing stayed supportive, it did not significantly change overall pricing trends.
North America
In North America, silicon dioxide prices during Q4’25 remained largely steady with slight downward pressure in some segments. Demand from construction and industrial applications slowed seasonally toward the end of the year. Buyers adopted conservative procurement strategies and avoided inventory buildup. Domestic supply remained adequate, supported by stable production and reliable raw material access. The silica sand market stayed balanced, while specialty silica demand showed mixed performance, leading to mostly flat pricing across the region.
Silicon dioxide naturally occurs in the form of quartz and has a high melting point and is heat resistant. It has the ability to react with both acids and bases and thus is amphoteric in nature. It plays a significant role in the manufacturing of glass, ceramics, and semiconductors. Along with this, silicon dioxide is almost insoluble in water and most of the organic solvents and thus possess high stability and resistance to dissolution.
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Food and beverage industries, Pharmaceutical industry, Cleaning products, Water treatment, Textile industry
Silica, Quartz, Silicic oxide
Evonik Industries AG, PPG Industries Inc, Cabot Corporation, Solvay, American Elements, Wacker Chemie AG, Tokuyama Corporation, Tosoh Corporation
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Quartz is extracted from underground mines and is then sorted and washed. It is then crushed in accordance with its industrial uses. To obtain high quality silicon dioxide or quartz, it can be subjected to froth flotation and chemical leaching processes.
The process of producing silicon dioxide involves acidifying sodium silicate with sulfuric acid. The end result is silicon dioxide, sodium sulphate, and water.
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