Rice Husk Ash Market Report 2025

The rice husk ash market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.61 billion in 2024 to $2.82 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the increasing use in cement and concrete manufacturing, rising awareness regarding the reuse of agricultural waste, growing demand from the steel industry, expansion of regional brick production facilities, and increased application in water filtration media.

The rice husk ash market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.75 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the growing focus on sustainable construction materials, heightened emphasis on circular economy practices in agriculture, rising investments in bio-silica extraction technologies, expanding use in high-performance concrete applications, and increasing adoption in the rubber and paint industries. Key trends anticipated during the forecast period include technological advancements in silica extraction methods, development of sustainable concrete alternatives, establishment of agro-waste recycling infrastructure, integration into soil enhancement programs, and innovations in lightweight composite materials.

The growing volume of infrastructure and construction activities is expected to drive the expansion of the rice husk ash market in the coming years. These activities involve the planning, development, and execution of projects such as roads, bridges, buildings, and utilities, which are vital for economic and social progress. The rise in such construction efforts is largely fueled by rapid urbanization, which increases the need for housing, transportation systems, and public services. Rice husk ash contributes to these developments by serving as a sustainable and cost-effective substitute for cement, enhancing the strength and longevity of concrete structures. For example, in July 2023, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported that the number of dwellings under construction rose from 240,156 in March 2022 to 240,813 in the March quarter of 2023. Consequently, the rise in infrastructure and construction activity is playing a key role in the growth of the rice husk ash market.

Key companies in the rice husk ash market are advancing the development of sustainable materials, such as bio-based highly dispersible silica, to improve environmental performance and industrial efficiency. This type of silica is produced from renewable resources like rice husk and is engineered for easy dispersion in products such as tires, plastics, and coatings. For instance, in January 2023, Solvay, a Belgium-based specialty chemicals firm, introduced its bio-circular highly dispersible silica (HDS) product line at its Livorno site in Italy. This eco-friendly silica is created using bio-based sodium silicate derived from rice husk ash, through a circular process that repurposes agricultural waste and utilizes renewable energy. The result is a product that reduces CO₂ emissions per ton of silica by around 50%, while delivering equal or better performance compared to traditional precipitated silica across a range of applications, including personal care, animal feed, and tire manufacturing. This innovation significantly lowers the environmental impact by cutting down on carbon-intensive raw materials and energy consumption.

In September 2022, Evonik Operations GmbH, a specialty chemicals company based in Germany, entered a partnership with Pörner Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH and Phichit Bio Power Co., Ltd. The collaboration is focused on producing and supplying sustainable ULTRASIL silica using rice husk ash and renewable energy, aiming to reduce carbon emissions by up to 30% and promote environmentally responsible practices in the tire industry. Pörner Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH is an Austria-based company, specializes in plant engineering and bio-silicate technologies, while Phichit Bio Power Co., Ltd. is a Thailand-based company, operates rice mills and biomass power facilities.

Major players in the rice husk ash market are Yihai Kerry Investments Co. Ltd., Bisley And Company, Deelert Co. Ltd., Steelcon Industries Pvt. Ltd., Refratechnik Italia S.r.L., Rescon India Pvt. Ltd., Usher Agro Ltd., Astrra Chemicals, M.G. Industries, Global Recycling GmbH, B.D. Agrotech Pvt Ltd, Brisil Technologies Private Limited, Guru Metachem Pvt. Ltd., Jasoriya Rice Mill, Milin Environmental Inc, N K Enterprises, Pioneer Carbon Company Private Limited, J.M. Biotech Pvt Ltd, K V Metachem, Refsteel Solutions Private Limited.

North America was the largest region in the rice husk ash market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in this report rice husk ash Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the rice husk ash market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The sharp hike in U.S. tariffs and the associated trade disputes in spring 2025 are notably impacting the aerospace and defense sector by raising costs for titanium, carbon fiber composites, and avionics materials largely sourced from global suppliers. Defense contractors, locked into fixed-price government contracts, absorb these added costs, while commercial aerospace firms face airline pushback on higher aircraft prices. Delays in component shipments due to customs bottlenecks further disrupt tight production schedules for jets and satellites. The industry is responding by stockpiling critical materials, seeking waivers for defense-related imports, and collaborating with allied nations to diversify supply chain.

Rice husk ash (RHA) is a fine, powder-like substance obtained by burning rice husks under controlled temperature conditions. It is rich in amorphous silica, which imparts distinctive physical and chemical characteristics. The quality of RHA is largely influenced by the combustion process, particularly the temperature and duration. Its lightweight nature, high porosity, and large surface area set it apart from other agricultural waste materials.

The primary product types of rice husk ash include silica, carbon, and other variants. Silica is a naturally occurring mineral composed of silicon and oxygen atoms, commonly found as quartz, and is widely utilized across industries due to its hardness and chemical stability. The various extraction methods for silica include the alkaline extraction method for silica gel, the sol-gel method, the precipitated silica method, and the mesoporous silica extraction technique. RHA is applied in numerous areas such as concrete, fertilizers, ceramics, additives, oil adsorbents, insulation materials, silicon chips, fuel, rubber, and more. These products are delivered through various distribution channels, including direct sales, distributors, and online platforms, catering to a broad range of end users such as metallurgy, oil and gas, construction, agriculture, electronics, transportation, and others.

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The rice husk ash market consists of sales of silica powder, cement additives, refractories, and soil stabilizers. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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