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Silicone - Global Strategic Business Report

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  • 475 Pages
  • April 2024
  • Region: Global
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc
  • ID: 5030744

Global Silicone Market to Reach $30.4 Billion by 2030

The global market for Silicone estimated at US$17.9 Billion in the year 2022, is projected to reach a revised size of US$30.4 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.8% over the analysis period 2022-2030. Elastomers, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record a 7.6% CAGR and reach US$14.1 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Fluids segment is estimated at 6.7% CAGR for the next 8-year period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at $3.5 Billion, While China is Forecast to Grow at 8.3% CAGR

The Silicone market in the U.S. is estimated at US$3.5 Billion in the year 2022. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$7.1 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 8.3% over the analysis period 2022 to 2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 4.9% and 5.8% respectively over the 2022-2030 period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 6% CAGR. Led by countries such as Australia, India, and South Korea, the market in Asia-Pacific is forecast to reach US$5.8 Billion by the year 2030.

Select Competitors (Total 74 Featured) -

  • Arkema Group
  • Ashland Global Holdings, Inc.
  • BASF SE
  • CHT Germany GmbH
  • Compagnie De Saint-Gobain SA
  • CSL Silicones Inc.
  • Dow, Inc.
  • DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
  • Elkem A/S
  • Emerald Performance Materials LLC
  • Evonik Industries AG
  • Gelest, Inc.
  • Kaneka Corporation
  • KCC Corporation
  • Milliken Chemical
  • Momentive
  • NuSil Technology LLC
  • Primasil Silicones Limited
  • Reiss Manufacturing Inc.
  • Rogers Corporation
  • Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
  • Siltech Corporation
  • Silteq Ltd.
  • Specialty Silicone Products, Inc.
  • Wacker Chemie AG
  • Zhejiang Xin`an Chemical Group Co., Ltd.

What`s New?

  • Special discussions on the global economic climate and market sentiment
  • Coverage on global competitiveness and key competitor percentage market shares
  • Market presence analysis across multiple geographies - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial
  • Online interactive peer-to-peer collaborative bespoke updates
  • Access to digital archives and research platform
  • Complimentary updates for one year
  • Access to curated YouTube video transcripts of market sentiments shared by CEOs, domain experts and market influencers via interviews, podcasts, press statements and event keynotes

Economic Outlook

The global economic outlook is improving, and growth recovery, albeit on the lower side, is expected for this year and the next. The United States although witnessing slowing GDP growth in response to tight monetary and financial conditions, has nevertheless overcome the recession threat. Easing of headline inflation in Euro area is helping boost real incomes and is contributing to pick-up in economic activity. China is expected to see strong increases in GDP in the coming year as the pandemic threat recedes and the government sheds its zero-COVID policy. With optimistic GDP projections, India remains on-course to emerge into a US trillion economy by 2030, surpassing Japan and Germany.

The upturn, however, remains fragile and a number of interlocking challenges continue to run in parallel, such as continued uncertainty around the war in Ukraine; slower than expected decline in global headline inflation; continuation of food and fuel inflation as a persistent economic problem for most developing countries; and still high retail inflation and its impact on consumer confidence and spending. Countries and their governments are showing signs of weathering these challenges, which helps lift market sentiments. As governments continue to combat inflation to get it down to more economically conformable levels by raising interest rates, new job creation will slowdown and impact economic activity. Stricter regulatory environment and pressure to mainstream climate change into economic decisions will compound the complexity of challenges faced.

Although corporate investments can likely be held back by inflation worries and weaker demand, rise of new technologies will reverse partially this prevailing investment sentiment. Rise of generative AI; applied AI; industrializing machine learning; next-generation software development; Web3; cloud and edge computing; quantum technologies; electrification and renewables and climate technologies beyond electrification and renewables, will open up the global investment landscape. The technologies hold the potential to drive sizeable incremental growth and value to global GDP in the coming years. The short-term is expected to be a mixed bag of challenges and opportunities for both consumers and investors alike. There is always opportunity for businesses and their leaders who can chart a path forward with resilience and adaptability.

Table of Contents

I. METHODOLOGYII. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
  • From Pandemic to War & Inflation: “Gloomy Outlook for 2023 Despite Signs of Easing Inflationary Conditions”
  • Here’s How Inflationary Pressures Affect the Economy
  • Russia-Ukraine War, the Primary Culprit Responsible for the Hardships
  • Although Past Peak in 2023, Efforts to Solve the Inflation Puzzle Should Continue
  • Here’s What’s Causing Inflationary Pressures in the Global Market
  • Exhibit 1: Shaken by the War, Global Oil Prices Spiral and Feed Inflationary Pressures, Guiding the World towards a Cost of Living Crisis: Global Average Annual Brent Crude Oil Price (In US$ Per Barrel) for Years 2017 through 2024
  • Exhibit 2: Slower Than Anticipated Decline Makes Inflation a Stickier Than Expected Problem to Solve in 2023: Global Inflation Rates (In %) for the Years 2019 Through 2024
  • Exhibit 3: Global Economy Faces a Tough Climb Towards Recovery Made Rockier by the War, Anti-Inflation Fiscal Policies & Slower Than Desirable Easing of Inflationary Pressures: World Economic Growth Projections (Real GDP, Annual % Change) for the Years 2020 Through 2024
  • Exhibit 4: Recession Triggered by Uncontrolled Inflation or Unemployment, Which is the Greater Evil? Inflation Battling Policy Measures to Slowdown Post Pandemic Recovery in Unemployment Rates: Global Number of Unemployed People (In Million) for Years 2019 Through 2024
  • Pandemic Hindered Global Silicone Market Growth in 2020 but Vendors Now See New Growth Opportunities Emerging
  • Competitive Scenario
  • Exhibit 5: Silicone - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2023 (E)
  • Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for 74 Players Worldwide in 2023 (E)
  • Silicone: An Introductory Prelude
  • Versatile Silicone Soars in Popularity
  • Global Market Prospects & Outlook
  • Market Makes Impressive Strides with Host of Drivers
  • Rise of 3D Printing Adds New Dimension to Silicone Landscape
  • Silicone Market Stares at High Degree of Uncertainty amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict
  • Analysis by Type
  • Analysis by End-Use
  • Regional Analysis
  • Silicone: Product Overview
  • Properties of Silicone
  • Key Silicone Features & Main Applications
  • Recent Market Activity
  • Select Global Brands
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
  • Industrial Processes Dictate Global Silicones Market as Main Application Segment
  • The Rise in the Usage of Silicone
  • Sector Promises Bright Prospects for Silicone Market
  • Silicon Rubber Manufacturing at Inflection Point with Technological Advances
  • Building & Construction Silicone Market to Drive Long Term Growth
  • Market Fortunes Intrinsically Tied to the Global Construction Industry
  • Recovery in Construction Sector to Boost Growth
  • Exhibit 6: Global Construction Spending (in US$ Trillion) for the Years 2020-2028
  • Exhibit 7: Global Value of Megacity Construction Projects (US$ Billion) in 2019
  • Trends in the Construction Industry Influence Market Uptake
  • Rising Investments in Infrastructure Projects Strengthens Market Prospects
  • Exhibit 8: Global Infrastructure Spending (in US$ Trillion) by Region/Country Over the Period 2010-2030
  • Exhibit 9: Global Infrastructure Spending Estimates (in US$ Trillion) by Sector Over the Period 2013-2030
  • Consumer Goods Industry Drives Demand for Silicone
  • Impact of COVID-19 on Electrical Equipment & Consumer Electronics Industry
  • Exhibit 10: Growing Market for Consumer Electronics Presents Opportunity for Silicone Market: Consumer Electronics Sales in US$ Billion for the Years 2018, 2020, 2022 and 2024
  • Smartphones & Tablets Emerge as High Growth Devices
  • Exhibit 11: Smartphone Penetration Rate as Share of Total Population: 2016-2022E
  • Exhibit 12: Global Market for Smartphones (in Billion) for 2016-2022E
  • Personal Care Industry Emerges as a Promising End-Use Market for Silicone Products
  • Exhibit 13: Global Personal Care Market Growth Outlook (in %) for Years 2019 through 2025
  • Recovery of Automotive Industry Activates Fresh Growth Opportunities for Silicone Market
  • Comparison of Various Automotive Sealant Solutions
  • Exhibit 14: World Automobile Production in Million Units: 2008-2022
  • Exhibit 15: Global Production Capacity of the Automobile Industry (In Million Units) by Region for the Years 2017 and 2022
  • Pandemic Impact & the New Normal
  • Exhibit 16: Global Automotive Market Reset & Trajectory - Growth Outlook (In %) For Years 2019 Through 2025
  • Exhibit 17: Car Production YoY % Growth in 2020 Across Major Regional Markets
  • Growing Focus on Light Weight Models Drive Strong Business Case for Silicone
  • Exhibit 18: Breakdown of Automotive Material Mix: 2022E
  • Exhibit 19: Lightweighting Trend in Auto Parts: Average Weight of a Passenger Car (In Kgs) for the Years 1990, 2000, 2006, 2016, 2019 and 2023E
  • Factors Turbocharging Silicone Momentum in Automotive Industry
  • Silicone Gaining Increased Acceptance in Medical Applications
  • Exhibit 20: Potential Market for Medical Grade Silicone (2023E): Percentage Share Breakdown of Global Surgical Procedure Volume by Type
  • Growing Prominence of Silicone in Surgical and Medical Device Bonding Drive Demand in Medical Applications
  • Wearable Medical Devices: A Lucrative End-use Market for Medical Silicone
  • Exhibit 21: Global Medical Devices Market Size (in US$ Billion) for the Years 2021, 2023, 2025 and 2027
  • Exhibit 22: Global Market for Wearable Medical Devices (2016-2024) (in US$ Million)
  • Antimicrobial Silicone Elastomers to Present Growth Opportunities for Silicone Market
  • Silicone Elastomers Gain Attractive Penetration in Medical & Healthcare Industry
  • Increasing White Goods and Electronic Components Manufacture Spurs Demand in the Electronics Sector
  • Aerospace: A Potential Market for Silicone Sealants
  • Aircraft Manufacture: A Critical End-Use Sector for Silicone
  • Growth Patterns in Commercial Aviation Sector to Guide Growth Opportunities
  • Exhibit 23: Global Aircraft Deliveries by Region: 2021-2040
  • Exhibit 24: Global Commercial Aircraft Fleet Projections: Breakdown of Fleet (in Units) by Region for 2019 and 2040
  • Expanding Alternative Energy Market Bodes Well for Silicone Sealants Demand
  • Exhibit 25: Global Energy Generation Mix (in %) for 2018 and 2050
  • Silicone Sealants: The Major Sealant Technology
  • Fluctuating Raw Material Prices to Present the Silicone Market with Challenges
  • Strict Regulatory Policies to Hinder the Market Growth of Silicones
  • Regulations on Silicon Usage & Price Volatility: A Double-Pinch for Silicones Market
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
  • Table 1: World Silicone Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2030
  • Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Silicone by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 3: World Historic Review for Silicone by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 4: World 16-Year Perspective for Silicone by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Elastomers by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 6: World Historic Review for Elastomers by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 7: World 16-Year Perspective for Elastomers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Fluids by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 9: World Historic Review for Fluids by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 10: World 16-Year Perspective for Fluids by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Resins by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 12: World Historic Review for Resins by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 13: World 16-Year Perspective for Resins by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Types by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 15: World Historic Review for Other Types by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 16: World 16-Year Perspective for Other Types by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Industrial Process by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 18: World Historic Review for Industrial Process by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 19: World 16-Year Perspective for Industrial Process by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Building & Construction by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 21: World Historic Review for Building & Construction by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 22: World 16-Year Perspective for Building & Construction by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Personal Care & Consumer Products by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 24: World Historic Review for Personal Care & Consumer Products by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 25: World 16-Year Perspective for Personal Care & Consumer Products by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 27: World Historic Review for Automotive by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 28: World 16-Year Perspective for Automotive by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 29: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Healthcare by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 30: World Historic Review for Healthcare by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 31: World 16-Year Perspective for Healthcare by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 32: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Electronics by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 33: World Historic Review for Electronics by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 34: World 16-Year Perspective for Electronics by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 35: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other End-Uses by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 36: World Historic Review for Other End-Uses by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 37: World 16-Year Perspective for Other End-Uses by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
UNITED STATES
  • Silicone Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2023 (E)
  • Market Analytics
CANADA
  • Silicone Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Canada for 2023 (E)
  • Market Analytics
JAPAN
  • Silicone Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2023 (E)
  • Market Analytics
CHINA
  • Silicone Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2023 (E)
  • Market Analytics
EUROPE
  • Silicone Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2023 (E)
  • Market Analytics
FRANCEGERMANYITALYUNITED KINGDOMSPAINRUSSIAREST OF EUROPE
ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Silicone Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2023 (E)
  • Market Analytics
INDIASOUTH KOREAREST OF ASIA-PACIFICLATIN AMERICAARGENTINABRAZILMEXICOREST OF LATIN AMERICAMIDDLE EASTAFRICAIV. COMPETITION

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • Arkema Group
  • Ashland Global Holdings, Inc.
  • BASF SE
  • CHT Germany GmbH
  • Compagnie De Saint-Gobain SA
  • CSL Silicones Inc.
  • Dow, Inc.
  • DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
  • Elkem A/S
  • Emerald Performance Materials LLC
  • Evonik Industries AG
  • Gelest, Inc.
  • Kaneka Corporation
  • KCC Corporation
  • Milliken Chemical
  • Momentive
  • NuSil Technology LLC
  • Primasil Silicones Limited
  • Reiss Manufacturing Inc.
  • Rogers Corporation
  • Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
  • Siltech Corporation
  • Silteq Ltd.
  • Specialty Silicone Products, Inc.
  • Wacker Chemie AG
  • Zhejiang Xin`an Chemical Group Co., Ltd.

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