India Silicone Additive Comprehensive Techno-Commercial Market Analysis and Forecast, 2013-2030

The demand for silicone additives stood at 6.82 KTPA in 2018 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.85% during 2019-2030 to reach 15.02 KTPA by 2030. Rising silicone additives use across various applications such as textile coating, protective paints, antifouling coatings in naval shipping, genuine and artificial leather, outdoor furniture, technical textiles, protection of printed text on food packaging, and creation of soft and smooth surfaces in accessories and clothing to enhance levelling, smoothing or reduced foaming are expected to drive the demand for silicone additives. Rapid urbanization, growing industrialization, increasing use of silicone additives in the automotive industry for making mar-resistant vehicle bodies with soft matte finish and rising consumer awareness regarding the quality and features offered by silicone additives would positively influence the market in coming years.

Years Considered for this Report:

Historical Years: 2013-2017
Base Year: 2018
Estimated Year: 2019
Forecast Period: 2020-2030

Objective of the Study:

• The primary objective of the study was to evaluate and forecast the silicone additives demand - supply gap in India.


• To categorize the Indian silicone additives market based on type, end-use, region and sales channel.


• To study trade dynamics and company share in the Indian silicone additives market.


• To identify and profile major companies operating in the Indian silicone additives market.


• To identify major developments, deals and expansion plans in the Indian silicone additives market.

Some of the major players operating in the Indian silicone additives market are Dow Chemicals International Private Limited, Wacker Metroark Chemicals Private Limited, BASF India Limited, Elkay Chemicals Pvt Ltd, Resil Chemicals, Elkem South Asia Private Limited, etc.

To extract data for the country’s silicone additives market, primary research surveys were conducted with silicone additive manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, wholesalers and end-users. While interviewing, the respondents were also inquired about their competitors. Through this technique, the author was able to include manufacturers that could not be identified due to the limitations of secondary research. Moreover, the author analyzed various end-user segments and projected a positive outlook for the Indian silicone additives market over the coming years.

The author calculated the demand for silicone additives in India by analyzing the historical data and demand forecast which was carried out considering the consumption pattern and analyzing the demand by tracking upcoming manufacturing units in different industrial segments. The author sourced these values from industry experts and company representatives and externally validated through analyzing historical sales data of respective manufacturers to arrive at the overall market size. Various secondary sources such as company websites, association reports, annual reports, etc., were also studied by the author.

Key Target Audience:

• Silicone additive manufacturers and other stakeholders


• Organizations, forums and alliances related to Silicone additives distribution


• Government bodies such as regulating authorities and policy makers


• Market research organizations and consulting companies

The study is useful in providing answers to several critical questions that are important for industry stakeholders, such as silicone additives manufacturers, distributors and policy makers. The report also provides useful insights about which market segments should be targeted over the coming years to strategize investments and capitalize on growth opportunities.

Available Customizations:

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