Liquid Silicone Rubber
US demand for liquid silicone rubber (LSR) is projected to rise 8.3% per year to $685 million in 2023. Growth will be supported by an expanding number of applications for LSR, as well as by an increasing number of processors adopting LSR production capabilities.
This report covers LSR demand by Market, along with discussion of specialty LSR grades and key machinery and equipment trends. Data are given in dollar value for each market segment, while total LSR demand is also provided in pounds.
Liquid silicone rubber markets covered in the study include:
Automotive
Medical
Consumer & Baby Care
Electrical & Electronic
Industrial & Other
Analysis and growth forecasts are also provided for the following specialty LSR grades:
Self-Lubricating
Non-Post-Cure
Self-Adhesive
High-Transparency
LSR Coatings
Scope of the Report
This report covers the scope, size, and growth of the US liquid silicone rubber market, including key trends in market segmentation. Historical data are provided for 2008, 2013, and 2018 with forecasts for 2023, with year by year historical market volatility also addressed. Data are provided in dollar value. Total LSR demand is also provided in pounds. Also included is an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.
US demand for liquid silicone rubber (LSR) is projected to rise 8.3% per year to $685 million in 2023. Growth will be supported by an expanding number of applications for LSR, as well as by an increasing number of processors adopting LSR production capabilities.
This report covers LSR demand by Market, along with discussion of specialty LSR grades and key machinery and equipment trends. Data are given in dollar value for each market segment, while total LSR demand is also provided in pounds.
Liquid silicone rubber markets covered in the study include:
Automotive
Medical
Consumer & Baby Care
Electrical & Electronic
Industrial & Other
Analysis and growth forecasts are also provided for the following specialty LSR grades:
Self-Lubricating
Non-Post-Cure
Self-Adhesive
High-Transparency
LSR Coatings
Scope of the Report
This report covers the scope, size, and growth of the US liquid silicone rubber market, including key trends in market segmentation. Historical data are provided for 2008, 2013, and 2018 with forecasts for 2023, with year by year historical market volatility also addressed. Data are provided in dollar value. Total LSR demand is also provided in pounds. Also included is an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.
Table of Contents
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY2. OVERVIEW
Key Findings
Silicone Elastomers Overview
LSR Technology
LSR Market Size & Historical Trends
LSR Demand Forecast
Regulatory Environment for Silicones
Pricing
Global LSR Demand
3. LSR MATERIALS
Key Findings
Key LSR Characteristics
Specialty LSR Types & Grades
Key Specialty Products & Applications
Self-Lubricating
Non-Post-Cure
Self-Adhesive
High-Transparency
LSR Coatings
Other Specialty Grades
Competitive Materials
HCR Silicone
Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE)
Other Elastomers
4. LSR MARKETS
Key Findings
LSR Demand by Market
Automotive
Market Size & Outlook
Growth Opportunities
Medical
Market Size & Outlook
Growth Opportunities
Consumer & Baby Care
Market Size & Outlook
Growth Opportunities
Electrical & Electronic
Market Size & Outlook
Growth Opportunities
Industrial & Other Markets
5. GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
Key Findings
Processes: Growth Opportunities
Overmolding
2-Component (2K) Molding
Micromolding
Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)
Applications: Growth Opportunities
Optical/Lighting
Automotive Sensors
Cleanroom Manufacturing
Wearable Devices
6. MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT
Key Findings
Injection Molding Machinery
Metering & Dosing Equipment
Injection Molds & Tooling
Key Industry Trends & Opportunities
Automation
Industry 4.0
Turnkey Manufacturing
7. INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
Key Findings & Industry Composition
LSR Materials Market Share
LSR Molders
Mergers & Acquisitions
Marketing Strategies
Distribution Channels
8. APPENDIX
Scope
Definitions
Abbreviations
Freedonia Methodology
Study-Specific Methodology
Sources
Associations & Agencies
Related Studies & Reports
Macroeconomic Assumptions
Economic Environment
Demographic Trends
Consumer Spending
Manufacturers’ Shipments
LIST OF TABLES
2. OVERVIEW
Table 2-1 - US Silicone Elastomer Demand, 2008 – 2023 (million dollars)
Table 2-2 - Silicone Elastomers: Major Markets & Functions
Table 2-3 - Liquid Silicone Rubber Demand, 2008 – 2018 (million dollars)
Table 2-4 - Liquid Silicone Rubber Demand, 2008 – 2023 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 2-5 - Regulatory Bodies: Key Responsibilities in Silicone Industry
3. LSR MATERIALS
Table 3-1 - Special LSR Types/Grades & Key Applications
Table 3-2 - Self-Lubricating LSR: Product Examples
Table 3-3 - Non-Post-Cure LSR: Product Examples
Table 3-4 - Self-Adhesive LSR: Product Examples
Table 3-5 - High-Transparency LSR: Product Examples
Table 3-6 - LSR Coatings: Product Examples
Table 3-7 - Other Specialty Grades: Key Properties & Product Examples
Table 3-8 - HCR Silicone: Key Material Properties & Comparison to LSR
Table 3-9 - TPE: Key Material Properties & Comparison to LSR
Table 3-10 - Selected Other Elastomers: Key Properties, Applications, & Comparison to LSR
4. LSR MARKETS
Table 4-1 - Liquid Silicone Rubber Demand by Market, 2008 – 2023 (million dollars)
Table 4-2 - Automotive Liquid Silicone Rubber Demand, 2008 – 2023 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 4-3 - Medical Liquid Silicone Rubber Demand, 2008 – 2023 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 4-4 - Consumer & Baby Care Liquid Silicone Rubber Demand, 2008 – 2023 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 4-5 - Electrical & Electronic Liquid Silicone Rubber Demand, 2008 – 2023 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 4-6 - Industrial & Other Liquid Silicone Rubber Demand, 2008 – 2023 (million pounds & million dollars)
6. MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT
Table 6-1 - Major Liquid Injection Molding Machinery Suppliers & Brands
7. INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
Table 7-1 - US Liquid Silicone Rubber Materials Sales by Company, 2018 (million dollars)
Table 7-2 - Leading Supplier: Key LSR Product Lines
Table 7-3 - Second Leading Supplier: Key LSR Product Lines
Table 7-4 - Third Leading Supplier: Key LSR Product Lines
Table 7-5 - Fourth Leading Supplier: Key LSR Product Lines
Table 7-6 - Fifth Leading Supplier: Key LSR Product Lines
Table 7-7 - Selected Injection Mold Suppliers & Key Markets Served
Table 7-8 - Selected Mergers & Acquisitions
8. APPENDIX
Table 8-1 - Relevant Industry Codes
Table 8-2 - Relevant HS Codes
Table 8-3 - Abbreviations & Acronyms Used in Study
Table 8-4 - Macroeconomic Indicators, 2008 – 2023 (billion 2012 dollars)
Table 8-5 - Population & Households, 2008 – 2023 (million persons)
Table 8-6 - Personal Consumption Expenditures, 2008 – 2023 (billion dollars)
Table 8-7 - Manufacturers’ Shipments, 2008 – 2023 (billion dollars)
LIST OF FIGURES
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Figure 1-1 - US Liquid Silicone Rubber Market Outlook
2. OVERVIEW
Figure 2-1 - Liquid Silicone Rubber Market Overview
Figure 2-2 - Liquid Silicone Rubber Demand, 2008 – 2023 (million pounds & million dollars)
Figure 2-3 - Liquid Silicone Rubber Materials Pricing, 2008 – 2023 (dollars per pound)
Figure 2-4 - Global Demand Share for Liquid Silicone Rubber Materials, 2018 (billion dollars)
3. LSR MATERIALS
Figure 3-1 - LSR Materials Overview
Figure 3-2 - Key Properties & Processing Advantages of LSR
Figure 3-3 - Self-Lubricating LSR: Outlook, Advantages, & Applications
Figure 3-4 - Non-Post-Cure LSR: Outlook, Advantages, & Applications
Figure 3-5 - Self-Adhesive LSR: Outlook, Advantages, & Applications
Figure 3-6 - High-Transparency LSR: Outlook, Advantages, & Applications
Figure 3-7 - LSR Coatings: Outlook, Advantages, & Applications
4. LSR MARKETS
Figure 4-1 - Outlook for Key LSR Materials Markets
Figure 4-2 - LSR Demand Growth by Market, 2008 – 2023 (% compound annual growth)
Figure 4-3 - Automotive Market for LSR, 2008 – 2023 (million dollars)
Figure 4-4 - Automotive Market for LSR: Key Applications
Figure 4-5 - Automotive Market for LSR: Key Opportunities & Growth by Application
Figure 4-6 - Medical Market for LSR, 2008 – 2023 (million dollars)
Figure 4-7 - Medical Market for LSR: Key Applications
Figure 4-8 - Medical Market for LSR: Key Opportunities & Growth by Application
Figure 4-9 - Consumer & Baby Care Market for LSR, 2008 – 2023 (million dollars)
Figure 4-10 - Consumer & Baby Care Market for LSR: Key Applications
Figure 4-11 - Electrical & Electronic Market for LSR, 2008 – 2023 (million dollars)
Figure 4-12 - Electrical & Electronic Market: Key Applications
Figure 4-13 - Industrial & Other Markets for LSR, 2008 – 2023 (million dollars)
Figure 4-14 - Industrial & Other Markets for LSR: Key Applications
5. GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
Figure 5-1 - Growth Opportunities for LSR
Figure 5-2 - LSR Advantages for Overmolding
Figure 5-3 - LSR Advantages for 2K Molding
Figure 5-4 - LSR Advantages for Micromolding
Figure 5-5 - LSR Advantages for 3D Printing
Figure 5-6 - LSR Advantages for Optical/Lighting Applications
Figure 5-7 - LSR Advantages for Automotive Sensors
Figure 5-8 - LSR Advantages for Cleanroom Manufacturing
Figure 5-9 - LSR Advantages for Wearables
6. MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT
Figure 6-1 - Machinery & Equipment Overview
Figure 6-2 - Examples of Liquid Injection Molds & Tooling
Figure 6-3 - Examples of Automation Equipment for Liquid Injection Molding
7. INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
Figure 7-1 - US Liquid Silicone Rubber Materials Market Share by Company, 2018 (million dollars)
Figure 7-2 - US Liquid Silicone Rubber Materials Market: Leading Supplier, 2018
Figure 7-3 - US Liquid Silicone Rubber Materials Market: Second Leading Supplier, 2018
Figure 7-4 - US Liquid Silicone Rubber Materials Market: Third Leading Supplier, 2018
Figure 7-5 - US Liquid Silicone Rubber Materials Market: Fourth Leading Supplier, 2018
Figure 7-6 - US Liquid Silicone Rubber Materials Market: Fifth Leading Supplier, 2018
8. APPENDIX
Figure 8-1 - Annual Growth in Real GDP, 2000 – 2018, Compared to 1980 – 2005 Average (percent)
Figure 8-2 - Annual Population Growth, 2003 – 2018 (percent)
Methodology
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