Market Overview
Cristobalite is a stable form of silica (SiO2) with a different crystal structure. Both quartz and cristobalite are polymorphs with all the members of the quartz group, which also include coesite, tridymite and stishovite. Cristobalite is widely used in dentistry as an impression material for making teeth models. Cristobalite is widely used in making water glass, abrasives, refractories, ceramics, and enamels, and in scouring and grinding compounds.
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Market Dynamics
The demand for housing and commercial spaces stemming from rapid economic development in many parts of the globe has increased the intensity of construction operations in major economies. Cristobalite is primarily utilized in the artificial marble industry. Artificial marble offers consumers an affordable alternative to natural marble while maintaining a high level of colour consistency and strength. Artificial marble is mostly a mixture of polymer binders and mineral fillers such as cristobalite. Cristobalite flour is used as an inert and white filler in the manufacture of artificial marble. Thus, an increase in the demand for cristobalite in the construction industry is likely to boost the demand during the forecast period.
The increasing customer preference for the use of cristobalite in paint and coating applications as a premium and superior add-on. The sand form of cristobalite remains to substitute for the use of milled flour in paint and coating applications.
There is a growing worldwide demand for paints & coatings. The demand for cristobalite as an additive and filler has increased considerably. Rapid urbanization and industrialization in the emerging countries, such as India, China, and Southeast Asia, are anticipated to fuel the demand for paint and coating which alternatively drives the growth of the market in the forecast period.
Industry Factors
The global cristobalite market is highly regulated as it is carcinogenic to humans. There may be no safe level of exposure to a carcinogen, so all contact should be reduced to the lowest possible level
Cristobalite is highly regulated in North America. The New Jersey Right to Know Act requires most employers to label chemicals in the workplace and requires public employers to provide their employees with information concerning chemical hazards and controls. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is amending its existing standards for occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica.
COVID-19 Impact Analysis
The outbreak of COVID-19 has negatively impacted the global cristobalite market, which has resulted in a -2.56% decline in growth rate in 2020. The end-use industries, such as construction, glass, foundry, and ceramic & refractories, among others were affected by the pandemic.
The growth of cristobalite for several applications were declined in 2020 owing to worldwide lockdown which caused disruption in various sectors including construction. As construction is sensitive to economic cycles, construction enterprises and workers are particularly vulnerable to the drastic decline in economic activity resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Market Segmentation
By Form – Sand
Cristobalite sand is primarily used in the making of foundry castings as the material has a higher melting point compared to other materials, such as iron, copper, and aluminum. It is a prime component used in the manufacturing of specialty castings for products, such as aviation turbines, automobile parts, jewelry, dental bridges, and sports equipment
Cristobalite sand is used to produce a broad range of chemicals, including silicone gel, pure silicon, and sodium silicate. These chemicals are further used in the manufacturing of cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, paper and pulp, agriculture solutions, and detergents. Pure silicon is extensively used in the manufacturing of semiconductors, circuit boards, transistors, and other integrated circuits for computers and electronic devices. Higher demand for electronics has increased silicon production, resulting in huge demand for cristobalite sand
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Geographical Analysis – Europe
According to industry experts, the recent positive migration to the country is stimulating the demand for new residential construction. It is estimated that 3.6 million migrants are expected to arrive in Germany by 2020, requiring at least 350,000 new dwellings per year, which is expected to boost the construction sector, further driving the cristobalite market. Silica sand is abundantly available in Bulgaria, which contributes to the market growth in this country. This is due to the fact that silica sand is used in the production of quartz and quartz is one of the key raw materials used in the production of cristobalite.
Moreover, the growing construction industry in Bulgaria is expected to drive the demand for cristobalite in this country.
Competitive Landscape
The global cristobalite market is highly consolidated with the presence of a few key players grabbing the maximum share. Some of the major players in the global cristobalite market include SCR-Sibelco NV, C.E.D. Process Minerals, Inc., Hoben International Limited, Goldstar Powders Pvt. Ltd, Silmer SA, Quarzwerke GmbH, Lianyungang Changtong Silica Powder Co., Ltd., JinYu Advanced Material Co. Ltd., Vicostone, among others.
The companies in the cristobalite market are anticipated to have lucrative growth opportunities over the forecast period with growing demand for the cristobalite market. Strengthening capacity continues a core area for major market players in cristobalite, while tiny businesses are striving to provide clients with big volumes of products.
Sibelco is among the largest producer of cristobalite, with a production capacity of over 70,000 tons/year. In October 2017, the company expanded its third cristobalite kiln in Belgium in order to cater to the rising demand from customers across the globe. It adopts the latest technology to synthesize cristobalite.
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