Rice Husk Ash Market by Application (Building & Construction, Steel Industry, Silica, Ceramics & Refractory, Rubber), Silica Content (80-84%, 85-89%, 90-94%, and greater than 95%), & Region - Global Forecast to 2021
Rice Husk Ash Market
The global rice husk ash market is projected to reach USD 2.54 billion by 2021, at a cagr 5.4% from 2016 to 2021. Rice husk ash (RHA) is a natural byproduct recovered from paddy rice after the processing of rice husk. The husk is composed of approximately 50% cellulose, 30% lignin, and 20% silica. It is incinerated by controlled thermal decomposition converting waste material into ash which consists of amorphous silica (between 89-95%). Under controlled thermal decomposition, this ash becomes a highly pozzolanic material with very high surface (w.r.t. to its weight).
Rice Husk Ash Market Dynamics
Drivers
- Low manufacturing and raw material cost
- Processing RHA to produce high content of green silica (high purity silica)
Restraints
- Using RHA with cement influences water/cement ratio and increases the demand for water as RHA is finer than cement
- Limited awareness about RHA
Opportunities
- Increasing use of rice husk ash instead of silica fume and fly ash in the cement and construction industry
- High Demand for RHA in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East
Challenges
- Manufacturing is completely dependent on the production of rice paddy
Growth in the building and construction drives the global rice husk ash market
RHA, produced after controlled combustion of rice husk possess high pozzolanic property and reactivity, due to which it is considered a suitable cementing material in construction industry, either as a substitute for cement or as an admixture. As an admixture, RHA is used to produce high strength concrete, while substituting cement by RHA produces low cost building blocks. RHA also helps industry players to gain carbon credits as it limits the emission of greenhouse gases. Additionally, RHA is used for producing light weight construction material as RHA addition makes concrete lighter.
The objectives of this study are:
- To define, describe, and forecast the global rice husk ash market based on silica content, application, and region
- To strategically analyze micromarkets with respect to individual growth trends, future prospects, and contribution to the total market
- To analyze the opportunities in the market for stakeholders and the competitive landscape of the market
- To forecast the market size in terms of value with respect to main regions (along with countries), namely, Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and South America
- To strategically profile key players and comprehensively analyze their core competencies
- To analyze competitive developments, such as joint ventures, mergers & acquisitions, new product developments, and research & development activities in the global rice husk ash market
The years considered for the study are:
- Base Year – 2015
- Estimated Year – 2016
- Projected Year – 2021
- Forecast Period – 2016 to 2021
- For company profiles in the report, 2015 has been considered as the base year. In certain cases, wherein information is unavailable for the base year, the years prior to it have been considered.
Research Methodology
The research methodology used to estimate and forecast the global rice husk ash market began with capturing data on key vendor revenues through secondary sources, such as Hoovers, Bloomberg, Chemical Weekly, Factiva, and various other government and private websites. The vendor offerings have also been taken into consideration to determine the market segmentation. After arriving at the overall market size, the total market was split into several segments and subsegments, which were later verified through primary research by conducting extensive interviews with key personnel, such as CEOs, VPs, directors, and executives. Data triangulation and market breakdown procedures were employed to complete the overall market engineering process and arrive at the exact statistics for all segments and subsegments of the market. The breakdown of profiles of primaries is depicted in the figure below.
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The global rice husk ash market has a diversified ecosystem of upstream players, including raw material suppliers, along with downstream stakeholders, vendors, end users, and government organizations. Companies operating in the global rice husk ash market include Guru Metachem Pvt. Ltd. (India), Yihai Kerry Investments Co., Ltd. (China), Usher Agro Ltd. (India), Jasoriya Rice Mill (India), and Rescon (India) Pvt. Ltd., among others.
Target Audience
- Rice Husk Ash Manufacturers
- Rice Husk Ash Traders, Suppliers, and Distributors
- Government and Research Organizations
- Associations and Industrial Bodies
- Raw Material Suppliers and Distributors
- Industry Associations
“This study answers several questions for the stakeholders, primarily the market segments which they need to focus upon during the next two to five years so that they may prioritize their efforts and investments accordingly.”
Scope of the Rice Husk Ash Market Report:
This research report categorizes the global rice husk ash market based on application, silica content, and region.
On the basis of silica content
- Silica Content between 80-84%
- Silica Content between 85-89%
- Silica Content between 90-94%
- Silica Content between more than or equal to 95%
On the basis of application:
- Building & Construction
- Steel Industry
- Silica
- Ceramics & Refractory
- Rubber
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Others
- Paints
- Cosmetics
- Agrochemicals
- Flame Retardants
On the basis of region:
- Asia-Pacific
- North America
- Europe
- Middle East & Africa
- South America
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Product Analysis
- Product matrix that gives a detailed comparison of the product portfolio of each company
Regional Analysis
- Further breakdown of a region with respect to a particular country
Company Information
- Detailed analysis and profiles of additional market players (up to five)
The global rice husk ash market is projected to reach USD 2.54 billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2016 to 2021. The increasing use of rice husk ash in place of silica fume and fly ash in the cement and construction industries, and the high demand of RHA in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East & Africa regions are some of the key opportunities for the rice husk ash industry.
By application, the building & construction segment is estimated to account for the largest share of the global rice husk ash market during the forecast period. The growth of this segment is anticipated to be driven by the increased construction activities in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East & Africa regions. The construction industry has a very positive outlook in the Asia-Pacific region supported by the increasing number of construction projects in Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and South Korea.
On the basis of silica content, the 85-89% silica content segment dominated the rice husk ash market in 2015. This ash (85-89%), used to generate energy in power plants, is the most common form of rice husk ash obtained after the burning of rice husk at 600 to 700 degree Celsius. However, the 90-94% segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
Asia-Pacific accounted for the largest share of the global rice husk ash market in 2015. This large share has been supported by the region’s strengthening economic conditions, continuous improvement in government budgets, and the positive demographic outlooks, such as increasing population and rising per capita income. Asia-Pacific is witnessing an increase in infrastructure projects, which in turn generates demand for building & construction chemicals, such as RHA.
The RHA market in the Middle East & Africa region is projected to grow at the highest CAGR between 2016 and 2021. Over the past years, owing to its economic development, heavy investments have been made in the region’s infrastructure sector. The construction industry in the Middle East & Africa region is also expected to witness substantial investments in the coming years due to the various infrastructure development projects coming up in varied sectors, such as energy, chemical, and healthcare, among others. These developments are expected to accelerate the demand for RHA in the region in the coming years.
Buliding & Construction
RHA, produced after controlled combustion of rice husk possess high pozzolanic property and reactivity, due to which it is considered a suitable cementing material in construction industry, either as a substitute for cement or as an admixture. As an admixture, RHA is used to produce high strength concrete, while substituting cement by RHA produces low cost building blocks. RHA also helps industry players to gain carbon credits as it limits the emission of greenhouse gases. Additionally, RHA is used for producing light weight construction material as RHA addition makes concrete lighter.
Silica
In RHA, a large amount of silica is found and its extraction is economically viable which makes it an ideal source for silica. In food industry, silica is used as an anti-cracking agent, silica is also used in cosmetics processing. Additionally, demand from construction industry for fine amorphous silica for producing high performance cementing materials for marine, nuclear power plants, and bridges has been positively influencing demand for RHA over the years.
Steel Industry
With its fine insulating properties having high melting point and porosity, low thermal conductivity and bulk density, RHA is widely used in steel industry to produce high quality steel. It is used during casting process of metals to support slow cooling process with its fine insulating property. It is also used for coating molten metals in steel industry.
The major factor inhibiting the growth of the rice husk ash market is the complete dependence on production of rice paddy to manufacture rice husk ash. Key players in the rice husk ash market include Guru Metachem Pvt. Ltd. (India), Yihai Kerry Investments Co., Ltd. (China), Usher Agro Ltd. (India), Jasoriya Rice Mill (India), and Rescon (India) Pvt. Ltd., among others.
Usher Eco Power Limited (India), a subsidiary of Usher Agro, is one of the leading players in the RHA market. It has started the development of a new rice husk-based biomass power plant of 18MW capacity in Uttar Pradesh, India. The company is focusing on setting up a silica extraction facility which will use rice husk ash generated from the aforementioned plant. Further, under an agreement, the end product from the facility (i.e. RH silica) will be supplied to the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (U.S.). This development is expected to help strengthen Usher Agro’s foothold in the RHA market.
Critical questions the report answers:
- Where will all these developments take the industry in the mid to long term?
- What are the upcoming industry applications for rice husk ash?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
How big is the rice husk ash market?
The global rice husk ash market is projected to reach USD 2.54 billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 5.4%.
Who leading market players in rice husk ash market ?
Key players in the rice husk ash market include Guru Metachem Pvt. Ltd. (India), Yihai Kerry Investments Co., Ltd. (China), Usher Agro Ltd. (India), Jasoriya Rice Mill (India), and Rescon (India) Pvt. Ltd., among others.
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction (Page No. - 12)
1.1 Objectives of the Study
1.2 Market Definition
1.3 Study Scope
1.3.1 Years Considered for the Study
1.4 Currency
1.5 Package Size
1.6 Limitations
1.7 Stakeholders
2 Research Methodology (Page No. - 16)
2.1 Research Data
2.1.1 Secondary Data
2.1.2 Key Data From Primary Sources
2.1.2.1 Key Industry Insights
2.2 Market Size Estimation
2.3 Data Triangulation
2.4 Research Assumptions
3 Executive Summary (Page No. - 24)
4 Premium Insights (Page No. - 28)
4.1 Significant Opportunities for RHA Market
4.2 RHA Market Growth, By Application
4.3 RHA Market Share in Asia-Pacific, By Application
4.4 RHA Market Attractiveness
4.5 RHA Market Size, By Application
5 Market Overview (Page No. - 32)
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Market Dynamics
5.2.1 Drivers
5.2.1.1 Low Manufacturing and Raw Material Cost
5.2.1.2 Use of RHA to Produce High Purity Silica
5.2.2 Restraints
5.2.2.1 Manufacturing is Completely Dependent on the Production of Rice Paddy
5.2.3 Opportunities
5.2.3.1 Increasing Use of Rice Husk Ash Instead of Silica Fume and Fly Ash in the Cement and Construction Industry
5.2.3.2 High Demand for RHA in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East Regions
5.2.4 Challenges
5.2.4.1 Limited Awareness About RHA
5.3 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
5.3.1 Threat of New Entrants
5.3.2 Threat of Substitutes
5.3.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers
5.3.4 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
5.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
6 Technologies in Rice Husk Ash Market (Page No. - 39)
6.1 Introduction
7 Rice Husk Ash Market, By Silica Content (Page No. - 40)
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Silica Content Between 85-89%
7.3 Silica Content Between 90-94%
7.4 Silica Content Between 80-84%
7.5 Silica Content More Than Or Equal to 95%
8 Methods of Silica Extraction (Page No. - 47)
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Alkaline Extraction Method for Silica Gel
8.3 Precipitated Silica Extraction Method
8.4 Mesoporous Silica Extraction Method
8.5 Silica Gel Extraction By Sol-Gel Method
9 RHA Market, By Application (Page No. - 50)
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Building & Construction
9.3 Silica
9.4 Steel Industry
9.5 Ceramics & Refractory
9.6 Rubber
9.7 Others
10 RHA Market, By Region (Page No. - 59)
10.1 Introduction
10.2 North America
10.2.1 U.S.
10.2.2 Canada
10.2.3 Mexico
10.3 Asia-Pacific
10.3.1 China
10.3.2 South Korea
10.3.3 India
10.3.4 Japan
10.3.5 Vietnam
10.3.6 Thailand
10.4 Europe
10.4.1 Germany
10.4.2 France
10.4.3 Italy
10.4.4 U.K.
10.4.5 Spain
10.4.6 Russia
10.5 South America
10.5.1 Brazil
10.5.2 Columbia
10.5.3 Argentina
10.6 The Middle East & Africa
10.6.1 U.A.E.
10.6.2 Saudi Arabia
10.6.3 Iran
11 Company Profiles (Page No. - 94)
(Overview, Financial*, Products & Services, Strategy, and Developments)
11.1 Usher Agro Ltd.
11.2 KRBL Ltd.
11.3 Guru Metachem Pvt. Ltd.
11.4 Yihai Kerry Investments Co., Ltd.
11.5 Jasoriya Rice Mill
11.6 Rescon (India) Pvt. Ltd.
11.7 Astrra Chemicals
11.8 Agrasen Rice Mill Pvt. Ltd.
11.9 Agrilectric Power Company
11.10 Viet Delta Co., Ltd.
11.11 J.M. Biotech Pvt. Ltd.
11.12 Gelex Agro Industrial Co., Ltd.
11.13 Shreenidhi Bio Agric Extracts
11.14 Kothari Bio Fuels
11.15 Gia Gia Nguyen Co., Ltd.
11.16 Other Key Players in the Value Chain
11.16.1 KGR Agro Fusion (P) Ltd.
11.16.2 A.Duraisamy Modern Rice Mill
11.16.3 N K Enterprises
11.16.4 Shree Swastika Rice Mill
11.16.5 Raj Rajeshwari Enterprise
11.16.6 Narender Enterprises
11.16.7 Sree Sellandiamman Rice Mill
11.16.8 Ganapathi Metafluxs
11.16.9 B.D. Agrotech Pvt. Ltd.
*Details Might Not Be Captured in Case of Unlisted Companies
12 Appendix (Page No. - 112)
12.1 Discussion Guide
12.2 Knowledge Store: Marketsandmarkets Subscription Portal
12.3 Introducing RT: Real-Time Market Intelligence
12.4 Available Customizations
12.5 Related Reports
12.6 Author Details
List of Tables (83 Tables)
Table 1 Technologies in Rice Husk Ash Market
Table 2 Rice Husk Ash Market, By Silica Content, 2014–2021 (KT)
Table 3 Rice Husk Ash Market for Silica Content Between 85-89%, By Region, 2014–2021 (KT)
Table 4 Rice Husk Ash Market for Silica Content Between 90-94%, By Region, 2014–2021 (KT)
Table 5 Rice Husk Ash Market for Silica Content Between 80-84%, By Region, 2014–2021 (KT)
Table 6 Rice Husk Ash Market for Silica Content More Than Or Equal to 95%, By Region, 2014–2021 (KT)
Table 7 RHA Market, By Application, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 8 RHA Market, By Application, 2014-2021 (KT)
Table 9 RHA Market in Building & Construction, By Region, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 10 RHA Market in Building & Construction, By Region, 2014-2021 (KT)
Table 11 RHA Market in Silica, By Region, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 12 RHA Market in Silica, By Region, 2014-2021 (KT)
Table 13 RHA Market in Steel Industry, By Region, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 14 RHA Market in Steel Industry, By Region, 2014-2021 (KT)
Table 15 RHA Market in Ceramics & Refractory, By Region, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 16 RHA Market in Ceramics & Refractory, By Region, 2014-2021 (KT)
Table 17 RHA Market in Rubber, By Region, 2014-2021 (KT)
Table 18 RHA Market in Others, By Region, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 19 RHA Market in Others, By Region, 2014-2021 (KT)
Table 20 RHA Market, By Region, 2014–2021 (KT)
Table 21 RHA Market, By Region, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 22 North America: RHA Market Size, By Country, 2014–2021 (KT)
Table 23 North America: RHA Market Size, By Country, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 24 North America: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (KT)
Table 25 North America: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 26 U.S.: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (KT)
Table 27 U.S.: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 28 Canada: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (KT)
Table 29 Canada: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 30 Mexico: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (KT)
Table 31 Mexico: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 32 Asia-Pacific: RHA Market Size, By Country, 2014–2021 (KT)
Table 33 Asia-Pacific: RHA Market Size, By Country, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 34 Asia-Pacific: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (KT)
Table 35 Asia-Pacific: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 36 China: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (KT)
Table 37 China: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 38 South Korea: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (KT)
Table 39 South Korea: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 40 India: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (KT)
Table 41 India: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 42 Japan: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (KT)
Table 43 Japan: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 44 Vietnam: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (KT)
Table 45 Vietnam: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 46 Thailand: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (KT)
Table 47 Thailand: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 48 Europe: RHA Market Size, By Country, 2014–2021 (KT)
Table 49 Europe: RHA Market Size, By Country, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 50 Europe: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (KT)
Table 51 Europe: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 52 Germany: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (KT)
Table 53 Germany: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 54 France: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (KT)
Table 55 France: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 56 Italy: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (KT)
Table 57 Italy: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 58 U.K.: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (KT)
Table 59 U.K.: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 60 Spain: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (KT)
Table 61 Spain: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 62 Russia: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (KT)
Table 63 Russia: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 64 South America: RHA Market Size, By Country, 2014–2021 (KT)
Table 65 South America: RHA Market Size, By Country, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 66 South America: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (KT)
Table 67 South America: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 68 Brazil: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (KT)
Table 69 Brazil: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 70 Columbia: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (KT)
Table 71 Columbia: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 72 Argentina: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (KT)
Table 73 Argentina: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 74 Middle East & Africa: RHA Market Size, By Country, 2014–2021 (KT)
Table 75 Middle East & Africa: RHA Market Size, By Country, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 76 Middle East & Africa: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (KT)
Table 77 Middle East & Africa: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 78 U.A.E.: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (KT)
Table 79 U.A.E.: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 80 Saudi Arabia: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (KT)
Table 81 Saudi Arabia: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 82 Iran: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (KT)
Table 83 Iran: RHA Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
List of Figures (31 Figures)
Figure 1 Rice Husk Ash Market: Segmentation
Figure 2 Research Design
Figure 3 Breakdown of Primaries
Figure 4 Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 5 Top-Down Approach
Figure 6 Rice Husk Ash Market: Data Triangulation
Figure 7 RHA Market Snapshot: Silica Application Segment to Grow at the Highest CAGR
Figure 8 Asia-Pacific Estimated to Be the Largest Market for RHA By 2021
Figure 9 China and India to Emerge as Lucrative Markets Between 2016 and 2021
Figure 10 RHA Market to Witness Moderate Growth Between 2016 and 2021
Figure 11 Silica Application Segment to Grow at the Highest Rate Between 2016 and 2021
Figure 12 China Estimated to Account for the Largest Market Share in 2016
Figure 13 Middle East & Africa to Be the Fastest-Growing Market for RHA Between 2016 and 2021
Figure 14 Building & Construction Segment Estimated to Account for the Largest Market Share in 2016
Figure 15 Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities, and Challenges in the RHA Market
Figure 16 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis: RHA Market
Figure 17 Silica Content Between 90-94% Segment Projected to Grow at the Highest CAGR During the Forecast Period
Figure 18 Asia-Pacific Estimated to Lead the Rice Husk Ash Market for Silica Content Between 85-89% Segment in 2016
Figure 19 Asia-Pacific Estimated to Lead the Rice Husk Ash Market for Silica Content Between 90-94%
Figure 20 Asia-Pacific Estimated to Lead the Rice Husk Ash Market for Silica Content Between 80-84% Segment in 2016
Figure 21 Asia-Pacific Estimated to Lead the Rice Husk Ash Market for Silica Content More Than Or Equal to 95% Segment in 2016
Figure 22 Production Process of Precipitated Silica From Rice Husk Ash
Figure 23 Silica Application Segment to Grow at Fastest Growth Rate Between 2016 and 2021
Figure 24 Middle East & Africa Emerging as the New Hotspot in the Global RHA Market, 2016–2021
Figure 25 Regional Snapshot: North America RHA Market
Figure 26 Regional Snapshot: Asia-Pacific RHA Market
Figure 27 Regional Snapshot: Europe RHA Market
Figure 28 Regional Snapshot: South America RHA Market
Figure 29 Regional Snapshot: Middle East & Africa
Figure 30 Usher Agro Ltd.: Company Snapshot
Figure 31 KRBL Ltd. : Company Snapshot
Growth opportunities and latent adjacency in Rice Husk Ash Market
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Very interesting, the valorisation of a waste material as rice husk. However, I would like to know if there is any european companies who produce and sell rice husk ashes (name of the company).
Interested in potential of rice husk in energy generation
Market our technology and product is a power plant generating electricity by using rice husk as fuel and the by product of rice husk.
Marketing of rice husk to be used as fuel
Interested in this report.
Looking for specific information on RHA silica market in APAC.
Want customer data base in India as well as overseas for rice husk ash
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