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Silicones and Siloxanes Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2024-2032

April 2024 | 137 pages | ID: SBCA4FA2A0BEN
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The global silicones and siloxanes market size reached US$ 23.3 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 37.0 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1% during 2024-2032.

Siloxanes refer to volatile organosilicon compounds that are composed of recurring silicon-oxygen (Si-O) bonds, occurring in either cyclic or linear form. They are highly stable and physiologically inert, and have lubricating properties. Silicones are formulated from siloxanes and can take a variety of physical forms ranging from solids and semi-viscous pastes to liquids and oils. Due to their advantageous characteristics such as flexibility, resistance to moisture, stability, inertness, permeability to gases, etc., silicones find a wide array of industrial applications.

Global Silicones and Siloxanes Market Drivers:
The chemical structure of silicones allows them to be produced in a number of variations, while the organic groups bound to the silicones pave the way for a diverse range of modifications. This variability allows the usage of silicones in a variety of products such as greases, release agents, antifoam agents, paint additives, hydrophobizing agents, etc.
Siloxanes (silicones) are well tolerated by humans and, therefore, form an integral part of innovative methods of treatment, health care and nursing. Alkylsiloxanes, especially the dimethylsiloxanes, find extensive usage in emulsions, antifoams and pastes on account of their low surface tension, high surface activity, good spreading power, chemical inertness and thermal stability. Liquid silicone is often used as a lubricant like waterproof sealant which is used in bathrooms and window fittings, whereas solid silicone rubber has a wide array of applications ranging from cake baking to internal sanitary protection.
As silicones provide a strong, durable, and weather- and UV-resistant seal with excellent adhesion, they are employed in the production of various construction materials. Apart from this, silicones are used for manufacturing polyurethane foam for building insulation, increasing building energy efficiency whilst hydrophobic properties of silicone coatings protect the external walls from weather damage.
Silicone polymers and cyclic siloxanes find applications in the personal care sector as a solvent in deodorants, hair, skin and sun care products, and make-up. This can be attributed to the benefits offered by them such as low skin irritation, low surface tension, anti-foaming properties and volatility. An increase in personal grooming has escalated the demand for cosmetics in the recent years. This is expected to facilitate the growth of the silicones and siloxanes market.
Earlier, the consumption of silicone products was largely confined to the developed countries. However, economic development, inflating income levels and improving standards of living have stimulated the demand for silicone-based products in the emerging countries.

Key Market Segmentation:
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global silicones and siloxanes market report, along with forecasts at the global and regional level from 2024-2032. Our report has categorized the market based on type and application.

Silicones Market

Breakup by Type:

Elastomers
Fluids
Resins
Gels

Amongst these, elastomers account for more than a third of the total market share due to their non-reactive nature. This helps them to find applications in cooking, baking, and in the production of footwears, undergarments and cosmetics.

Breakup by Application:

Industrial Applications
Construction Materials
Home and Personal Care
Transportation
Energy
Healthcare
Electronics
Others

Currently, industrial applications represent the largest segment since silicones are used as RTV sealants and anti-foaming agents owing to their resistance to high temperature and pressure.

Siloxanes Market

Breakup by Type:

Linear
Cyclic

Linear siloxanes dominate the market, accounting for the largest market share. Dimethicones, a form of linear siloxane, are used as a medication to treat minor skin irritations. Apart from this, these siloxanes are majorly used as intermediates in the manufacturing of silicones.

Breakup by Application:

Silicones
Other Applications

A dominant share of siloxanes is employed in the production of silicones which are further used in various industries.

Regional Insights:

Asia-Pacific
Europe
North America
Central and South America
Middle East and Africa

On a geographical front, Asia Pacific enjoys the leading position in the silicones and siloxanes market on account of thriving construction and automotive industries, supported by surging population, rapid urbanisation and mounting disposable incomes. In addition, availability of raw materials and abundance of labour have created a positive outlook for the market growth.

Competitive Landscape:
The market is concentrated in nature with the presence of a handful of players who account for the majority of the total production. Some of the leading players operating in the market are:

Dow Chemical Company
Momentive Performance Materials Inc.
Wacker Chemie AG
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
Elkem ASA

This report provides a deep insight into the global silicones and siloxanes market covering all its essential aspects. This ranges from macro overview of the market to micro details of the industry performance, recent trends, key market drivers and challenges, SWOT analysis, Porter’s five forces analysis, value chain analysis, etc. This report is a must-read for entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, consultants, business strategists, and all those who have any kind of stake or are planning to foray into the silicones and siloxanes market in any manner.

Key Questions Answered in This Report

1. What was the size of the global silicones and siloxanes market in 2023?
2. What is the expected growth rate of the global silicones and siloxanes market during 2024-2032?
3. What are the key factors driving the global silicones and siloxanes market?
4. What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global silicones and siloxanes market?
5. What is the breakup of the global silicones market based on the type?
6. What is the breakup of the global silicones market based on the application?
7. What is the breakup of the global siloxanes market based on the type?
8. What is the breakup of the global siloxanes market based on the application?
9. What are the key regions in the global silicones and siloxanes market?
10. Who are the key players/companies in the global silicones and siloxanes market?
1 PREFACE

2 SCOPE AND METHODOLOGY

2.1 Objectives of the Study
2.2 Stakeholders
2.3 Data Sources
  2.3.1 Primary Sources
  2.3.2 Secondary Sources
2.4 Market Estimation
  2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
  2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
2.5 Forecasting Methodology

3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4 INTRODUCTION

4.1 Overview
4.2 Properties
4.3 Key Industry Trends

5 GLOBAL SILICONES MARKET

5.1 Market Overview
5.2 Market Performance
  5.2.1 Volume Trends
  5.2.2 Value Trends
5.3 Price Analysis
  5.3.1 Key Price Indicators
  5.3.2 Price Structure
  5.3.3 Price Trends
5.4 Impact of COVID-19
5.5 Market Breakup by Silicone Type
5.6 Market Breakup by Application
5.7 Market Breakup by Region
5.8 Market Forecast

6 GLOBAL SILOXANES MARKET

6.1 Market Overview
6.2 Market Performance
  6.2.1 Volume Trends
  6.2.2 Value Trends
6.3 Price Analysis
  6.3.1 Key Price Indicators
  6.3.2 Price Structure
  6.3.3 Price Trends
6.4 Impact of COVID-19
6.5 Market Breakup by Siloxane Type
6.6 Market Breakup by Application
6.7 Market Breakup by Region
6.8 Market Forecast
6.9 SWOT Analysis
  6.9.1 Overview
  6.9.2 Strengths
  6.9.3 Weaknesses
  6.9.4 Opportunities
  6.9.5 Threats
6.10 Value Chain Analysis
  6.10.1 Overview
  6.10.2 Research and Development
  6.10.3 Raw Material Procurement
  6.10.4 Manufacturing
  6.10.5 Marketing
  6.10.6 Distribution
  6.10.7 End-Use
6.11 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
  6.11.1 Overview
  6.11.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
  6.11.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
  6.11.4 Degree of Rivalry
  6.11.5 Threat of New Entrants
  6.11.6 Threat of Substitutes

7 SILICONES: MARKET BREAKUP BY TYPE

7.1 Elastomers
  7.1.1 Market Trends
  7.1.2 Market Forecast
7.2 Fluids
  7.2.1 Market Trends
  7.2.2 Market Forecast
7.3 Resins
  7.3.1 Market Trends
  7.3.2 Market Forecast
7.4 Gels
  7.4.1 Market Trends
  7.4.2 Market Forecast

8 SILICONES: MARKET BREAKUP BY APPLICATION

8.1 Industrial Applications
  8.1.1 Market Trends
  8.1.2 Market Forecast
8.2 Construction Materials
  8.2.1 Market Trends
  8.2.2 Market Forecast
8.3 Home and Personal Care
  8.3.1 Market Trends
  8.3.2 Market Forecast
8.4 Transportation
  8.4.1 Market Trends
  8.4.2 Market Forecast
8.5 Energy
  8.5.1 Market Trends
  8.5.2 Market Forecast
8.6 Healthcare
  8.6.1 Market Trends
  8.6.2 Market Forecast
8.7 Electronics
  8.7.1 Market Trends
  8.7.2 Market Forecast
8.8 Others
  8.8.1 Market Trends
  8.8.2 Market Forecast

9 SILICONES: MARKET BREAKUP BY REGION

9.1 Asia-Pacific
  9.1.1 Market Trends
  9.1.2 Market Forecast
9.2 Europe
  9.2.1 Market Trends
  9.2.2 Market Forecast
9.3 North America
  9.3.1 Market Trends
  9.3.2 Market Forecast
9.4 Central and South America
  9.4.1 Market Trends
  9.4.2 Market Forecast
9.5 Middle East and Africa
  9.5.1 Market Trends
  9.5.2 Market Forecast

10 SILOXANES: MARKET BREAKUP BY TYPE

10.1 Linear
  10.1.1 Market Trends
  10.1.2 Market Forecast
10.2 Cyclic
  10.2.1 Market Trends
  10.2.2 Market Forecast

11 SILOXANES: MARKET BREAKUP BY APPLICATION

11.1 Silicones
  11.1.1 Market Trends
  11.1.2 Market Forecast
11.2 Other Applications
  11.2.1 Market Trends
  11.2.2 Market Forecast

12 SILOXANES: MARKET BREAKUP BY REGION

12.1 Asia-Pacific
  12.1.1 Market Trends
  12.1.2 Market Forecast
12.2 Europe
  12.2.1 Market Trends
  12.2.2 Market Forecast
12.3 North America
  12.3.1 Market Trends
  12.3.2 Market Forecast
12.4 Central and South America
  12.4.1 Market Trends
  12.4.2 Market Forecast
12.5 Middle East and Africa
  12.5.1 Market Trends
  12.5.2 Market Forecast

13 SILICONES AND SILOXANES: TRADE DATA

13.1 Imports by Major Countries
13.2 Exports by Major Countries

14 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

14.1 Competitive Structure
14.2 Key Players

15 SILICONES AND SILOXANES MANUFACTURING PROCESS

15.1 Product Overview
15.2 Manufacturing Process
15.3 Detailed Process Flow
15.4 Chemical Reactions Involved
15.5 Raw Material Requirements
15.6 Mass Balance and Feedstock Conversion Rates
15.7 Key Success and Risk Factors

16 SILICONES AND SILOXANES: FEEDSTOCK ANALYSIS

16.1 Hydrochloric Acid
  16.1.1 Volume and Value Trends
  16.1.2 Price Trends
  16.1.3 Market Breakup by Region
  16.1.4 Market Breakup by End-Use Sector
  16.1.5 Key Suppliers
16.2 Methanol
  16.2.1 Volume and Value Trends
  16.2.2 Price Trends
  16.2.3 Market Breakup by Region
  16.2.4 Market Breakup by End-Use Sector
  16.2.5 Key Suppliers
16.3 Silicon Metal
  16.3.1 Volume and Value Trends
  16.3.2 Price Trends
  16.3.3 Market Breakup by Region
  16.3.4 Market Breakup by End-Use Sector
  16.3.5 Key Suppliers

17 PROFILES OF KEY PLAYERS

17.1 Dow Chemical Company
  17.1.1 Company Overview
  17.1.2 Description
  17.1.3 Product Portfolio
  17.1.4 Financial Performance
17.2 Wacker Chemie AG
  17.2.1 Company Overview
  17.2.2 Description
  17.2.3 Product Portfolio
  17.2.4 Financial Performance
17.3 Momentive Performance Materials Inc.
  17.3.1 Company Overview
  17.3.2 Description
  17.3.3 Product Portfolio
  17.3.4 Financial Performance
17.4 Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
  17.4.1 Company Overview
  17.4.2 Description
  17.4.3 Product Portfolio
  17.4.4 Financial Performance
17.5 Elkem ASA
  17.5.1 Company Overview
  17.5.2 Description
  17.5.3 Product Portfolio
  17.5.4 Financial Performance

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1: Silicones: General Properties
Table 2: Siloxanes: General Properties
Table 3: Global: Silicones Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2023 and 2032
Table 4: Global: Siloxanes Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2023 and 2032
Table 5: Global: Silicones Market Forecast: Breakup by Type (in ‘000 Tons), 2024-2032
Table 6: Global: Silicones Market Forecast: Breakup by Application (in ‘000 Tons), 2024-2032
Table 7: Global: Silicones Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (in ‘000 Tons), 2024-2032
Table 8: Global: Siloxanes Market Forecast: Breakup by Type (in ‘000 Tons), 2024-2032
Table 9: Global: Siloxanes Market Forecast: Breakup by Application (in ‘000 Tons), 2024-2032
Table 10: Global: Siloxanes Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (in ‘000 Tons), 2024-2032
Table 11: Global: Silicones Market: Import Data by Country, 2022
Table 12: Global: Silicones Market: Export Data by Country, 2022
Table 13: Global: Siloxanes and Silicones Market: Competitive Landscape
Table 14: Global: Silicones Market: Key Players
Table 15: Global: Siloxanes Market: Key Players
Table 16: Siloxane Manufacturing: Chemical Reactions Involved in Siloxane Formation
Table 17: Silicones Manufacturing: Chemical Reactions Involved in Silicones Formation
Table 18: Siloxanes: Raw Material Requirements
Table 19: Silicones: Raw Material Requirements
Table 20: Global: Hydrochloric Acid Market: Key Manufacturers
Table 21: Global: Silicon Metal Market: Key Manufacturers
Table 22: The Dow Chemical Company: Key Financials (in Million US$)
Table 23: Wacker Chemie AG: Key Financials (in Million US$)
Table 24: Momentive Performance Materials Inc.: Key Financials (in Million US$)
Table 25: Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.: Key Financials (in Million US$)
Table 26: Elkem ASA: Key Financials (in Million US$)

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1: Global: Silicones and Siloxanes Market: Major Drivers and Challenges
Figure 2: Global: Silicones Market: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2018-2023
Figure 3: Global: Silicones Market: Sales Value (in Billion US$), 2018-2023
Figure 4: Global: Silicones Market: Average Prices (in US$/Ton), 2018-2023
Figure 5: Global: Silicones Market Forecast: Average Prices (in US$/Ton), 2024-2032
Figure 6: Global: Silicones Market: Breakup by Type (in %), 2023
Figure 7: Global: Silicones Market: Breakup by Application (in %), 2023
Figure 8: Global: Silicones Market: Breakup by Region (in %), 2023
Figure 9: Global: Silicones Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 10: Global: Silicones Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Billion US$), 2024-2032
Figure 11: Global: Siloxanes Market: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2018-2023
Figure 12: Global: Siloxanes Market: Sales Value (in Billion US$), 2018-2023
Figure 13: Global: Siloxanes Market: Breakup by Type (in %), 2023
Figure 14: Global: Siloxanes Market: Breakup by Application (in %), 2023
Figure 15: Global: Siloxanes Market: Breakup by Region (in %), 2023
Figure 16: Global: Siloxanes Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 17: Global: Siloxanes Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Billion US$), 2024-2032
Figure 18: Global: Silicones and Siloxanes Industry: SWOT Analysis
Figure 19: Global: Silicones and Siloxanes Industry: Value Chain Analysis
Figure 20: Global: Silicones and Siloxanes Industry: Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Figure 21: Global: Silicones (Elastomers) Market: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 22: Global: Silicones (Elastomers) Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 23: Global: Silicones (Fluids) Market: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 24: Global: Silicones (Fluids) Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 25: Global: Silicones (Resins) Market: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 26: Global: Silicones (Resins) Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 27: Global: Silicones (Gels) Market: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 28: Global: Silicones (Gels) Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 29: Global: Silicones (Application in Industrial) Market: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 30: Global: Silicones (Application in Industrial) Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 31: Global: Silicones (Application in Construction Materials) Market: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 32: Global: Silicones (Application in Construction Materials) Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 33: Global: Silicones (Application in Home and Personal Care) Market: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 34: Global: Silicones (Application in Home and Personal Care) Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 35: Global: Silicones (Application in Transportation) Market: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 36: Global: Silicones (Application in Transportation) Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 37: Global: Silicones (Application in Energy Sector) Market: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 38: Global: Silicones (Application in Energy Sector) Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 39: Global: Silicones (Application in Healthcare) Market: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 40: Global: Silicones (Application in Healthcare) Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 41: Global: Silicones (Application in Electronics) Market: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 42: Global: Silicones (Application in Electronics) Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 43: Global: Silicones (Other Applications) Market: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 44: Global: Silicones (Other Applications) Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 45: Asia-Pacific: Silicones Market: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 46: Asia-Pacific: Silicones Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 47: Europe: Silicones Market: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 48: Europe: Silicones Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 49: North America: Silicones Market: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 50: North America: Silicones Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 51: Central and South America: Silicones Market: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 52: Central and South America: Silicones Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 53: Middle East and Africa: Silicones Market: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 54: Middle East and Africa: Silicones Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 55: Global: Siloxanes (Linear) Market: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 56: Global: Siloxanes (Linear) Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 57: Global: Siloxanes (Cyclic) Market: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 58: Global: Siloxanes (Cyclic) Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 59: Global: Siloxanes (Application in Silicones) Market: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 60: Global: Siloxanes (Application in Silicones) Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 61: Global: Siloxanes (Other Applications) Market: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 62: Global: Siloxanes (Other Applications) Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 63: Asia-Pacific: Siloxanes Market: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 64: Asia-Pacific: Siloxanes Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 65: Europe: Siloxanes Market: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 66: Europe: Siloxanes Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 67: North America: Siloxanes Market: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 68: North America: Siloxanes Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 69: Central and South America: Siloxanes Market: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 70: Central and South America: Siloxanes Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 71: Middle East and Africa: Siloxanes Market: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 72: Middle East and Africa: Siloxanes Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in ‘000 Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 73: Global: Silicones Market: Import Breakup by Country (in %), 2022
Figure 74: China: Silicones Market: Import Value Trend (in ‘000 US$), 2018-2022
Figure 75: Global: Silicones Market: Export Breakup by Country (in %), 2022
Figure 76: China: Silicones Market: Export Value Trend (in ‘000 US$), 2018-2022
Figure 77: Siloxane and Silicone Manufacturing Plant: Detailed Process Flow
Figure 78: Siloxane Manufacturing Process: Conversion Rate of Feedstocks
Figure 79: Silicone Manufacturing Process: Conversion Rate of Feedstocks
Figure 80: Global: Hydrochloric Acid Market: Production Volume (in Million Tons) 2018-2023
Figure 81: Global: Hydrochloric Acid Market: Production Value (in Million US$) 2018-2023
Figure 82: Hydrochloric Acid: Average Historical and Future Prices (in US$/Tons) 2018-2023
Figure 83: Global: Hydrochloric Acid Market: Production Breakup by Region (in %), 2023
Figure 84: Global: Methanol Market: Volume Demand (in Million Tons) 2018-2023
Figure 85: Global: Methanol Market: Value Trends (in Million US$), 2018-2023
Figure 86: Global: Methanol Market: Average Price Trends (in US$/Ton), 2018-2023
Figure 87: Global: Methanol Market: Breakup by Key Players (in %), 2023
Figure 88: Global: Silicon Metal Market: Production Volume (in Million Tons) 2018-2023
Figure 89: Global: Silicon Metal Market: Production Value (in Million US$) 2018-2023
Figure 90: Silicon Metal: Average Historical and Current Prices (in US$/Ton) 2018-2023
Figure 91: Global: Silicon Metal Market: Consumption Breakup by Region (in %), 2023
Figure 92: Global: Silicon Metal Market: Breakup by End-Use Sector (in %), 2023


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