Silicon dioxide market analyzed
The Competition Policy and Consumer Rights Research Center under the Competition Committee studied the competitive environment in the silicon dioxide market, as well as the level of saturation of the domestic market with locally produced goods.
According to the analysis results:
Imports: in 2024, 89 companies imported silicon dioxide from 17 countries totaling USD 1.8 million (1,014 tons).
Main import shares: The top 5 importing companies accounted for 71% of total imports.
- China — 81%
- Russia — 9%
- Germany — 7%
- Other countries — 3%
In 2024, 2 companies exported silicon dioxide to 2 countries totaling USD 12 thousand (69 tons).
Domestic production: in 2024, 2 companies produced silicon dioxide worth 1.1 billion UZS (88 tons).
Saturation level: according to calculations, the domestic market saturation with local products amounted to 8.5%.
It should be noted that, under current regulations, a market is considered saturated when this показатель exceeds 80%.
Conclusion: domestic production in the silicon dioxide market remains at a low level. At the same time, demand for this product remains high, indicating significant opportunities for expanding production capacity and implementing new investment projects.
