Global Silica Flour Market is expected to reach US$ 918.71 Mn at a CAGR of 7 during the forecast period 2030.Silica Flour Market Definition:
Silica Flour SiO2 also known as Silicon dioxide naturally occurring as quartz, stable as long as it is not affected by moisture, non-toxic and is widely used as chemical raw material most prominently in the cementing industry usually white, grey or yellow in appearance, with density 2.60g/cm3~2.80g/cm3.To know about the Research Methodology :- Request Free Sample Report The report study has analyzed the revenue impact of COVID -19 pandemic on the sales revenue of market leaders, market followers and market disrupters in the report and the same is reflected in our analysis.
Silica Flour Market Dynamics:
The report comprises of worldwide Silica Flour Market presentation in terms of revenue from various segments and detailed evaluation of the trends and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market. These factors involve the drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges for the key companies and stakeholders in the industry. Incrementing glass demand and flourishing construction industry are the prime factors surging the growth of the silica flour market globally. Moreover, Improving lifestyles and changing climatic conduction have extended the application in oil well cementing spurring the innovations in the glass sector as per the consumer demand. About 95% of silica is use commercial in the construction industry for the production of concrete and Food and pharmaceutical as a common additive. It is also used in cosmetics as natural absorbent and anticipated to foster the growth of the silica flour market in the years to come. However, stringent regulation by Occupational Safety and Healthcare Administration restricting the exposure limit in concern to health and environmental hazards as overconsumption can lead to rheumatoid arthritis, lung cancer, risk of systemic autoimmune deficiency and many more caused by silica flour and can hamper the productive development of the market.Silica Flour Market: Market Segmentation
The report covers competitive analysis of the Silica Flour Market in each of the geographical segments thereby providing insight into a market share at the macro as well as micro levels. By Application, Oil well cementing is estimated to show continuous growth growing at CAGR of xx% during the forecast period 2024- 2030. Silica flour is commercially used in oil well cementing maintaining its Mechanical strength & permeability. Since 2017 December, Price of crude oil is thriving firmly and pouring more than US$ 70 per barrel for the third subsequent month in June 2018 which is likely to propel oil and gas production, thereby mounting the growth of the oil & gas industry especially in the Middle East, North America countries which are oil-based is predicted to productive growth from the increase in oil prices. In 2023, The Oil well-cementing market was registered to be US$ xx Bn and expected to grow by healthy value in the upcoming forecast. In terms of product type, Fiberglass is forecasted to have the largest revenue of xx Mn in 2023 and is estimated to reach xx % by 2030, growing at CAGR of xx% during the forecast period. Fiberglass is mostly preferred in the construction industry in developing and developed regions & extensively used in vehicles attributing to essential utilities including mechanical performance, super-insulation and minimizing the heat exchange. Moreover, it cost-effective over traditional materials such as wood, concrete, and aluminium thereby driving the industries and bolster the product market.Silica Flour Market: Geographical Analysis
Asia Pacific is the dominant market with a market share of US$ xx Mn in 2023 and is anticipated to reach US$ xxMn by 2030, with a CAGR of xx% Growing consumption in emerging countries such as India and China is likely to drive the growth of the construction industry on residential & industrial projects in the region, of which China likely to dominate the Asia Pacific region by expansion the oil & gas and fiberglass industries in the country. Annually, oil & gas production in China was estimated to be xx.2 tones in 2023 and is forecasted to grow at CARG of xx% in the upcoming forecast. Moreover, rapid industrialization and large investments by government and large companies in Food & beverages, personal care products, and electronics sectors Thereby, promoting demand for Silica Flour in the market over the forecast. However, North America with a share of xx% leading by the U.S globally is witnessed substantial growth in tire industry due to the presence of giants automobile industries such as “Ford Company” and “General Motors”. The Middle East & Africa and Latin America, is also growing rapidly at the fastest rate as to anti-dumping duties enforced by the European Union for the import of related products from China.Competitive Analysis: Global Silica Flour Market
The report of Global Silica Flour Market analysis includes information of detailed analysis leading manufacturer’s, prominent vendors and upcoming trends & challenges that will influence market growth. Further, the adoption of variant strategic business activities such as acquisitions, mergers, collaboration, etc. are estimated to create productive opportunities for the global market over the forecast period. As per report, some major prominent players in Silica Flour Market are International Silica Industries Company Plc, SCR-Sibelco N.V and Adwan Chemical Industries Co. Ltd. The objective of the report is to present a comprehensive analysis of the Global Silica Flour Market including all the stakeholders of the industry. The past and current status of the industry with forecasted market size and trends are presented in the report with the analysis of complicated data in simple language. The report covers all the aspects of the industry with a dedicated study of key players that includes market leaders, followers, and new entrants. PORTER, SVOR, PESTEL analysis with the potential impact of micro-economic factors of the market has been presented in the report. External as well as internal factors that are supposed to affect the business positively or negatively have been analyzed, which will give a clear futuristic view of the industry to the decision-makers.Some of the Key Recent Developments& Acquisition:
• Silica Holdings Inc. in US is the leading dealers of sand recycled in hydraulic fracturing of gas wells & oil. • U.S. silica merged with EP minerals a performance materials leader for US$ 750 Mn. • U.S. SILICA HOLDINGS Company sells Cig Logistics company source text for Eikon its three transloads located in Permian, Eagle Ford and Appalachian basins. The report also helps in understanding Global Silica Flour Market dynamics, structure by analyzing the market segments and projects the Global Silica Flour Market size. Clear representation of competitive analysis of key players By Pathogen Type, price, financial position, Product portfolio, growth strategies, and regional presence in the Global Silica Flour Market make the report investor’s guideScope of the Global Silica Flour Market: Inquire before buying
Global Silica Flour Market Report Coverage Details Base Year: 2023 Forecast Period: 2024-2030 Historical Data: 2018 to 2023 Market Size in 2023: US $ 572.12 Mn. Forecast Period 2024 to 2030 CAGR: 7% Market Size in 2030: US $ 918.71 Mn. Segments Covered: by Product Sodium Silicate Fiberglass Cultured Marble by Application Glass Oil well Cements Clay Production Ceramic Reinforcing Additives Silica Flour Market, by Region
North America (United States, Canada and Mexico) Europe (UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Austria and Rest of Europe) Asia Pacific (China, South Korea, Japan, India, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Taiwan, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Rest of APAC) Middle East and Africa (South Africa, GCC, Egypt, Nigeria and Rest of ME&A) South America (Brazil, Argentina Rest of South America)Silica Flour Market, key Players are:
1. U.S. Silica Holdings 2. Premier Silica 3. SCR-Sibelco 4. AGSCO 5. Delmon Group 6. FINETON Industrial Minerals 7. Saudi Emirates Pulverization Indust 8. Sil Industrial Minerals 9. Opta Minerals 10. Hoben International 11. International Silica Industries Company 12. Premier Silica 13. Adwan Chemical Industries 14. Astrazeneca Pharmaceutical Limited India 15. B.R.K. Minerals 16. Danish Minerals Corporation 17. Euroquarz GmbH 18. International Silica Industries Company Plc 19. Luoyang Jihe Micro-Silica Fume Co. Ltd. 20. Micamin Exports 21. Sil Industrial Minerals Inc. 22. United Mines and Minerals 23. Sibelco Group 24. Knouz 25. Dupré Minerals 26. Filcom 27. 3M Frequently Asked Questions: 1. Which region has the largest share in Global Silica Flour Market? Ans: Asia Pacific region held the highest share in 2023. 2. What is the growth rate of Global Silica Flour Market? Ans: The Global Silica Flour Market is growing at a CAGR of 7% during forecasting period 2024-2030. 3. What is scope of the Global Silica Flour Market report? Ans: Global Silica Flour Market report helps with the PESTEL, PORTER, COVID-19 Impact analysis, Recommendations for Investors & Leaders, and market estimation of the forecast period. 4. Who are the key players in Global Silica Flour Market? Ans: The important key players in the Global Silica Flour Market are – U.S. Silica Holdings, Premier Silica, SCR-Sibelco, AGSCO, Delmon Group, FINETON Industrial Minerals, Saudi Emirates Pulverization Indust, Sil Industrial Minerals, Opta Minerals, Hoben International, International Silica Industries Company, Premier Silica, Adwan Chemical Industries, Astrazeneca Pharmaceutical Limited India, B.R.K. Minerals, Danish Minerals Corporation, Euroquarz GmbH, International Silica Industries Company Plc, Luoyang Jihe Micro-Silica Fume Co. Ltd., Micamin Exports, Sil Industrial Minerals Inc., United Mines and Minerals, Sibelco Group, Knouz, Dupré Minerals, Filcom, 3M. 5. What is the study period of this Market? Ans: The Global Silica Flour Market is studied from 2023 to 2030.
Global Silica Flour Market 1. Preface 1.1. Report Scope and Market Segmentation 1.2. Research Highlights 1.3. Research Objectives 2. Assumptions and Research Methodology 2.1. Report Assumptions 2.2. Abbreviations 2.3. Research Methodology 2.3.1. Secondary Research 2.3.1.1. Secondary data 2.3.1.2. Secondary Sources 2.3.2. Primary Research 2.3.2.1. Data from Primary Sources 2.3.2.2. Breakdown of Primary Sources 3. Executive Summary: Global Silica Flour Market Size, by Market Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) 4. Market Overview 4.1. Introduction 4.2. Market Indicator 4.2.1. Drivers 4.2.2. Restraints 4.2.3. Opportunities 4.2.4. Challenges 4.3. Porter’s Analysis 4.4. Value Chain Analysis 4.5. Market Risk Analysis 4.6. SWOT Analysis 4.7. Industry Trends and Emerging Technologies 4.8. Patent Registration 5. Supply Side and Demand Side Indicators 6. Global Silica Flour Market Analysis and Forecast 6.1. Global Silica Flour Market Size & Y-o-Y Growth Analysis 6.1.1. North America 6.1.2. Europe 6.1.3. Asia Pacific 6.1.4. Middle East & Africa 6.1.5. South America 7. Global Silica Flour Market Analysis and Forecast, By Product Type 7.1. Introduction and Definition 7.2. Key Findings 7.3. Global Silica Flour Market Value Share Analysis, By Product Type 7.4. Global Silica Flour Market Size (US$ Bn) Forecast, By Product Type 7.5. Global Silica Flour Market Analysis, By Product Type 7.6. Global Silica Flour Market Attractiveness Analysis, By Product Type 8. Global Silica Flour Market Analysis and Forecast, By Application 8.1. Introduction and Definition 8.2. Key Findings 8.3. Global Silica Flour Market Value Share Analysis, By Application 8.4. Global Silica Flour Market Size (US$ Bn) Forecast, By Application 8.5. Global Silica Flour Market Analysis, By Application 8.6. Global Silica Flour Market Attractiveness Analysis, By Application 9. Global Silica Flour Market Analysis, by Region 9.1. Global Silica Flour Market Value Share Analysis, by Region 9.2. Global Silica Flour Market Size (US$ Bn) Forecast, by Region 9.3. Global Silica Flour Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Region 10. North America Silica Flour Market Analysis 10.1. Key Findings 10.2. North America Silica Flour Market Overview 10.3. North America Silica Flour Market Value Share Analysis, By Product Type 10.4. North America Silica Flour Market Forecast, By Product Type 10.4.1. Sodium Silicate 10.4.2. Fiberglass 10.4.3. Cultured Marble 10.5. North America Silica Flour Market Value Share Analysis, By Application 10.6. North America Silica Flour Market Forecast, By Application 10.6.1. Glass 10.6.2. Oil well Cements 10.6.3. Clay Production 10.6.4. Ceramic 10.6.5. Reinforcing 10.6.6. Additives 10.7. North America Silica Flour Market Value Share Analysis, by Country 10.8. North America Silica Flour Market Forecast, by Country 10.8.1. The U.S. 10.8.2. Canada 10.9. North America Silica Flour Market Analysis, by Country 10.10. U.S. Silica Flour Market Forecast, By Product Type 10.10.1. Sodium Silicate 10.10.2. Fiberglass 10.10.3. Cultured Marble 10.11. U.S. Silica Flour Market Forecast, By Application 10.11.1. Glass 10.11.2. Oil well Cements 10.11.3. Clay Production 10.11.4. Ceramic 10.11.5. Reinforcing 10.11.6. Additives 10.12. Canada Silica Flour Market Forecast, By Product Type 10.12.1. Sodium Silicate 10.12.2. Fiberglass 10.12.3. Cultured Marble 10.13. Canada Silica Flour Market Forecast, By Application 10.13.1. Glass 10.13.2. Oil well Cements 10.13.3. Clay Production 10.13.4. Ceramic 10.13.5. Reinforcing 10.13.6. Additives 10.14. North America Silica Flour Market Attractiveness Analysis 10.14.1. By Product Type 10.14.2. By Application 10.15. PEST Analysis 10.16. Key Trends 10.17. Key Development 11. Europe Silica Flour Market Analysis 11.1. Key Findings 11.2. Europe Silica Flour Market Overview 11.3. Europe Silica Flour Market Value Share Analysis, By Product Type 11.4. Europe Silica Flour Market Forecast, By Product Type 11.4.1. Sodium Silicate 11.4.2. Fiberglass 11.4.3. Cultured Marble 11.5. Europe Silica Flour Market Value Share Analysis, By Application 11.6. Europe Silica Flour Market Forecast, By Application 11.6.1. Glass 11.6.2. Oil well Cements 11.6.3. Clay Production 11.6.4. Ceramic 11.6.5. Reinforcing 11.6.6. Additives 11.7. Europe Silica Flour Market Value Share Analysis, by Country 11.8. Europe Silica Flour Market Forecast, by Country 11.8.1. Germany 11.8.2. The U.K. 11.8.3. France 11.8.4. Italy 11.8.5. Spain 11.8.6. Rest of Europe 11.9. Europe Silica Flour Market Analysis, by Country 11.10. Germany Silica Flour Market Forecast, By Product Type 11.10.1. Sodium Silicate 11.10.2. Fiberglass 11.10.3. Cultured Marble 11.11. Germany Silica Flour Market Forecast, By Application 11.11.1. Glass 11.11.2. Oil well Cements 11.11.3. Clay Production 11.11.4. Ceramic 11.11.5. Reinforcing 11.11.6. Additives 11.12. U.K. Silica Flour Market Forecast, By Product Type 11.12.1. Sodium Silicate 11.12.2. Fiberglass 11.12.3. Cultured Marble 11.13. U.K. Silica Flour Market Forecast, By Application 11.13.1. Glass 11.13.2. Oil well Cements 11.13.3. Clay Production 11.13.4. Ceramic 11.13.5. Reinforcing 11.13.6. Additives 11.14. France Silica Flour Market Forecast, By Product Type 11.14.1. Sodium Silicate 11.14.2. Fiberglass 11.14.3. Cultured Marble 11.15. France Silica Flour Market Forecast, By Application 11.15.1. Glass 11.15.2. Oil well Cements 11.15.3. Clay Production 11.15.4. Ceramic 11.15.5. Reinforcing 11.15.6. Additives 11.16. Italy Silica Flour Market Forecast, By Product Type 11.16.1. Sodium Silicate 11.16.2. Fiberglass 11.16.3. Cultured Marble 11.17. Italy Silica Flour Market Forecast, By Application 11.17.1. Glass 11.17.2. Oil well Cements 11.17.3. Clay Production 11.17.4. Ceramic 11.17.5. Reinforcing 11.17.6. Additives 11.18. Spain Silica Flour Market Forecast, By Product Type 11.18.1. Sodium Silicate 11.18.2. Fiberglass 11.18.3. Cultured Marble 11.19. Spain Silica Flour Market Forecast, By Application 11.19.1. Glass 11.19.2. Oil well Cements 11.19.3. Clay Production 11.19.4. Ceramic 11.19.5. Reinforcing 11.19.6. Additives 11.20. Rest of Europe Silica Flour Market Forecast, By Product Type 11.20.1. Sodium Silicate 11.20.2. Fiberglass 11.20.3. Cultured Marble 11.21. Rest of Europe Silica Flour Market Forecast, By Application 11.21.1. Glass 11.21.2. Oil well Cements 11.21.3. Clay Production 11.21.4. Ceramic 11.21.5. Reinforcing 11.21.6. Additives 11.22. Europe Silica Flour Market Attractiveness Analysis 11.22.1. By Product Type 11.22.2. By Application 11.23. PEST Analysis 11.24. Key Trend 11.25. Key Development 12. Asia Pacific Silica Flour Market Analysis 12.1. Key Findings 12.2. Asia Pacific Silica Flour Market Overview 12.3. Asia Pacific Silica Flour Market Value Share Analysis, By Product Type 12.4. Asia Pacific Silica Flour Market Forecast, By Product Type 12.4.1. Sodium Silicate 12.4.2. Fiberglass 12.4.3. Cultured Marble 12.5. Asia Pacific Silica Flour Market Value Share Analysis, By Application 12.6. Asia Pacific Silica Flour Market Forecast, By Application 12.6.1. Glass 12.6.2. Oil well Cements 12.6.3. Clay Production 12.6.4. Ceramic 12.6.5. Reinforcing 12.6.6. Additives 12.7. Asia Pacific Silica Flour Market Value Share Analysis, by Country 12.8. Asia Pacific Silica Flour Market Forecast, by Country 12.8.1. China 12.8.2. India 12.8.3. Japan 12.8.4. ASEAN 12.8.5. Rest of Asia Pacific 12.9. Asia Pacific Silica Flour Market Analysis, by Country 12.10. China Silica Flour Market Forecast, By Product Type 12.10.1. Sodium Silicate 12.10.2. Fiberglass 12.10.3. Cultured Marble 12.11. China Silica Flour Market Forecast, By Application 12.11.1. Glass 12.11.2. Oil well Cements 12.11.3. Clay Production 12.11.4. Ceramic 12.11.5. Reinforcing 12.11.6. Additives 12.12. India Silica Flour Market Forecast, By Product Type 12.12.1. Sodium Silicate 12.12.2. Fiberglass 12.12.3. Cultured Marble 12.13. India Silica Flour Market Forecast, By Application 12.13.1. Glass 12.13.2. Oil well Cements 12.13.3. Clay Production 12.13.4. Ceramic 12.13.5. Reinforcing 12.13.6. Additives 12.14. Japan Silica Flour Market Forecast, By Product Type 12.14.1. Sodium Silicate 12.14.2. Fiberglass 12.14.3. Cultured Marble 12.15. Japan Silica Flour Market Forecast, By Application 12.15.1. Glass 12.15.2. Oil well Cements 12.15.3. Clay Production 12.15.4. Ceramic 12.15.5. Reinforcing 12.15.6. Additives 12.16. ASEAN Silica Flour Market Forecast, By Product Type 12.16.1. Sodium Silicate 12.16.2. Fiberglass 12.16.3. Cultured Marble 12.17. ASEAN Silica Flour Market Forecast, By Application 12.17.1. Glass 12.17.2. Oil well Cements 12.17.3. Clay Production 12.17.4. Ceramic 12.17.5. Reinforcing 12.17.6. Additives 12.18. Rest of Asia Pacific Silica Flour Market Forecast, By Product Type 12.18.1. Sodium Silicate 12.18.2. Fiberglass 12.18.3. Cultured Marble 12.19. Rest of Asia Pacific Silica Flour Market Forecast, By Application 12.19.1. Glass 12.19.2. Oil well Cements 12.19.3. Clay Production 12.19.4. Ceramic 12.19.5. Reinforcing 12.19.6. Additives 12.20. Asia Pacific Silica Flour Market Attractiveness Analysis 12.20.1. By Product Type 12.20.2. By Application 12.21. PEST Analysis 12.22. Key Trend 12.23. Key Development 13. The Middle East & Africa Silica Flour Market Analysis 13.1. Key Findings 13.2. The Middle East & Africa Silica Flour Market Overview 13.3. The Middle East & Africa Silica Flour Market Value Share Analysis, By Product Type 13.4. The Middle East & Africa Silica Flour Market Forecast, By Product Type 13.4.1. Sodium Silicate 13.4.2. Fiberglass 13.4.3. Cultured Marble 13.5. The Middle East & Africa Silica Flour Market Value Share Analysis, By Application 13.6. The Middle East & Africa Silica Flour Market Forecast, By Application 13.6.1. Glass 13.6.2. Oil well Cements 13.6.3. Clay Production 13.6.4. Ceramic 13.6.5. Reinforcing 13.6.6. Additives 13.7. The Middle East & Africa Silica Flour Market Value Share Analysis, by Country 13.8. The Middle East & Africa Silica Flour Market Forecast, by Country 13.8.1. GCC 13.8.2. South Africa 13.8.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa 13.9. The Middle East & Africa Silica Flour Market Analysis, by Country 13.10. GCC Silica Flour Market Forecast, By Product Type 13.10.1. Sodium Silicate 13.10.2. Fiberglass 13.10.3. Cultured Marble 13.11. GCC Silica Flour Market Forecast, By Application 13.11.1. Glass 13.11.2. Oil well Cements 13.11.3. Clay Production 13.11.4. Ceramic 13.11.5. Reinforcing 13.11.6. Additives 13.12. South Africa Silica Flour Market Forecast, By Product Type 13.12.1. Sodium Silicate 13.12.2. Fiberglass 13.12.3. Cultured Marble 13.13. South Africa Silica Flour Market Forecast, By Application 13.13.1. Glass 13.13.2. Oil well Cements 13.13.3. Clay Production 13.13.4. Ceramic 13.13.5. Reinforcing 13.13.6. Additives 13.14. Rest of the Middle East & Africa Silica Flour Market Forecast, By Product Type 13.14.1. Sodium Silicate 13.14.2. Fiberglass 13.14.3. Cultured Marble 13.15. Rest of the Middle East & Africa Silica Flour Market Forecast, By Application 13.15.1. Glass 13.15.2. Oil well Cements 13.15.3. Clay Production 13.15.4. Ceramic 13.15.5. Reinforcing 13.15.6. Additives 13.16. The Middle East & Africa Silica Flour Market Attractiveness Analysis 13.16.1. By Product Type 13.16.2. By Application 13.17. PEST Analysis 13.18. Key Trend 13.19. Key Development 14. South America Silica Flour Market Analysis 14.1. Key Findings 14.2. South America Silica Flour Market Overview 14.3. South America Silica Flour Market Value Share Analysis, By Product Type 14.4. South America Silica Flour Market Forecast, By Product Type 14.4.1. Sodium Silicate 14.4.2. Fiberglass 14.4.3. Cultured Marble 14.5. South America Silica Flour Market Value Share Analysis, By Application 14.6. South America Silica Flour Market Forecast, By Application 14.6.1. Glass 14.6.2. Oil well Cements 14.6.3. Clay Production 14.6.4. Ceramic 14.6.5. Reinforcing 14.6.6. Additives 14.7. South America Silica Flour Market Value Share Analysis, by Country 14.8. South America Silica Flour Market Forecast, by Country 14.8.1. Brazil 14.8.2. Mexico 14.8.3. Rest of South America 14.9. Brazil Silica Flour Market Forecast, By Product Type 14.9.1. Sodium Silicate 14.9.2. Fiberglass 14.9.3. Cultured Marble 14.10. Brazil Silica Flour Market Forecast, By Application 14.10.1. Glass 14.10.2. Oil well Cements 14.10.3. Clay Production 14.10.4. Ceramic 14.10.5. Reinforcing 14.10.6. Additives 14.11. Mexico Silica Flour Market Forecast, By Product Type 14.11.1. Sodium Silicate 14.11.2. Fiberglass 14.11.3. Cultured Marble 14.12. Mexico Silica Flour Market Forecast, By Application 14.12.1. Glass 14.12.2. Oil well Cements 14.12.3. Clay Production 14.12.4. Ceramic 14.12.5. Reinforcing 14.12.6. Additives 14.13. Rest of South America Silica Flour Market Forecast, By Product Type 14.13.1. Sodium Silicate 14.13.2. Fiberglass 14.13.3. Cultured Marble 14.14. Rest of South America Silica Flour Market Forecast, By Application 14.14.1. Glass 14.14.2. Oil well Cements 14.14.3. Clay Production 14.14.4. Ceramic 14.14.5. Reinforcing 14.14.6. Additives 14.15. South America Silica Flour Market Attractiveness Analysis 14.15.1. By Product Type 14.15.2. By Application 14.16. PEST Analysis 14.17. Key Trend 14.18. Key Development 15. Company Profiles 15.1. Market Share Analysis, by Company 15.2. Competition Matrix 15.2.1. Competitive Benchmarking of key players by price, presence, market share, Applications, and R&D investment 15.2.2. New Product Launches and Product Enhancements 15.2.3. Market Consolidation 15.2.4. M&A by Regions, Investment and Applications 15.2.5. M&A Key Players, Forward Integration and Backward Integration 15.3. Company Profiles: Key Players 15.3.1. U.S. Silica Holdings 15.3.1.1. Company Overview 15.3.1.2. Financial Overview 15.3.1.3. Product Portfolio 15.3.1.4. Business Strategy 15.3.1.5. Recent Developments 15.3.1.6. Company Footprint 15.3.2. Premier Silica 15.3.3. SCR-Sibelco 15.3.4. AGSCO 15.3.5. Delmon Group 15.3.6. FINETON Industrial Minerals 15.3.7. Saudi Emirates Pulverization Indust 15.3.8. Sil Industrial Minerals 15.3.9. Opta Minerals 15.3.10. Hoben International 15.3.11. International Silica Industries Company 15.3.12. Premier Silica 15.3.13. Adwan Chemical Industries 15.3.14. Astrazeneca Pharmaceutical Limited India 15.3.15. B.R.K. Minerals 15.3.16. Danish Minerals Corporation 15.3.17. Euroquarz GmbH 15.3.18. International Silica Industries Company Plc 15.3.19. Luoyang Jihe Micro-Silica Fume Co. Ltd. 15.3.20. Micamin Exports 15.3.21. Sil Industrial Minerals Inc. 15.3.22. United Mines and Minerals 15.3.23. Sibelco Group 15.3.24. Knouz 15.3.25. Dupré Minerals 15.3.26. Filcom 15.3.27. 3M