Europe Fluorosilicic Acid Market Size Worth $74.27 Million By 2027

Europe Fluorosilicic Acid Market Growth & Trends

The Europe fluorosilicic acid market size is projected to reach USD 74.27 million by 2027, expanding at a revenue-based CAGR of 4.5%, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Rising metal surface treatment and cleaning activities across Europe are projected to drive the demand for fluorosilicic acid. Demand for metal cleaners is driven by the increasing utilization of metal components from a broad range of sectors, such as agriculture, automotive, building and construction, textile production, and electronics producers.

In recent years, 35% grade of fluorosilicic acid has gained popularity over other grades as it is used as a source of fluoride in the manufacturing of various hexafluorosilicate salts, as an organic reagent in the silylation process, as an electrolyte in Betts electrolytic process of lead refining, in wood preservation, manufacturing of disinfectants, and in the surface modification of calcium carbonate. Leading manufacturer, Honeywell International Inc., produces and supplies its fluorosilicic acid in this grade, especially to the metal surface treatment industry, while Xinxiang Yellow River Fine Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. caters to the demand from various applications including the manufacturing of fluorosilicates, disinfectants, and refining lead by electrolysis.

Manufacturing of high-density aluminum fluoride (AlF₃) is one of the major applications of fluorosilicic acid. AlF₃ is highly consumed as a molten electrolyte in the manufacturing of aluminum. Other applications of the product include the manufacturing of fluoroaluminate glass and ceramic.

Aluminum has a high demand in the manufacturing of lightweight vehicle parts in the automotive industry. The food and beverage industry highly prefers aluminum to produce cans owing to its rapid recycling rate. The metal also has a high demand in construction and aerospace industries owing to high resistance to corrosion and lightweight properties. These factors are anticipated to create a high demand for aluminum in the coming years, in turn, generating high demand for aluminum fluoride in aluminum manufacturing.

Spain was the largest consumer of fluorosilicic acid in Europe in 2019. Every year, Spain imports fluorosilicic acid, fluorosilicates, and other fluoride compounds worth over USD 15 million to cater to the domestic demand of the products in various end-use industries. China, Mexico, and Russia are the major sources of import for the country. Growing product demand in the surface treatment, electroplating, and lead refining industries are expected to propel the product consumption in the near future.

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Europe Fluorosilicic Acid Market Report Highlights

• The demand for 35% fluorosilicic acid is expected to expand at a CAGR of 4.0% from 2020 to 2027 by volume owing to increasing demand in various hexafluorosilicate salts, as an organic reagent in the silylation process, as an electrolyte in Betts electrolytic process of lead refining

• Water fluoridation accounted for a market share of 1.12% in 2019 owing to growing concerns surrounding fluorine content in drinking water

• Electroplating application is expected to expand at a CAGR of 3.8% from 2020 to 2027 by revenue owing to its application in manufacturing of pure lead which is used in the manufacture of electric batteries, ammunition, and lead alloys

• Russia was valued at USD 4,146.8 thousand in 2019 owing to rising application in the synthesis of hydrogen and aluminum fluoride

Europe Fluorosilicic Acid Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the Europe fluorosilicic acid market on the basis of grade, application, and country:

Europe Fluorosilicic Acid Grade Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Thousand, 2016 - 2027)

• 25%

• 35%

• 40%

• Others

Europe Fluorosilicic Acid Application Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Thousand, 2016 - 2027)

• Water Fluoridation

• Textile Processing

• Metal Surface Treatment

• Hydrogen Fluoride

• Aluminum Fluoride

• Electroplating

• Hide Processing

• Others

Europe Fluorosilicic Acid Country Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Thousand, 2016 - 2027)

• Denmark

• France

• Germany

• Italy

• Russia

• Spain

• Sweden

• The U.K.

List of Key Companies in Europe Fluorosilicic Acid Market

• Solvay

• The Mosaic Company

• VWR International, Inc.

• Honeywell International, Inc.

• Ixom

• Hydrite Chemical Company

• Gelest, Inc.