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2024-2032 年按產品類型(彈性體、流體、凝膠、樹脂)、應用(工業流程、建築材料、家庭和個人護理、交通、能源、醫療保健、電子等)和地區分類的有機矽市場報告Silicones Market Report by Product Type (Elastomers, Fluids, Gels, Resins), Application (Industrial Processes, Construction Materials, Home and Personal Care, Transportation, Energy, Healthcare, Electronics, and Others), and Region 2024-2032 |
2023年全球有機矽市場規模達145億美元。展望未來, IMARC Group預計到2032年市場規模將達到227億美元,2024-2032年複合年成長率(CAGR)為4.9%。建築業的顯著成長、化妝品和個人護理行業產品利用率的提高以及廣泛的研發 (R&D) 活動是推動有機矽市場的一些主要因素。
有機矽是指由重複的矽氧單元和連接的有機基團組成的合成聚合物,具有獨特的性能。它包括彈性體、凝膠、液體、潤滑脂、樹脂、密封劑、黏合劑和乳液。它們廣泛應用於汽車、電子組裝、建築活動、醫療植入物、傷口敷料、化妝品、個人護理產品、飛機和太陽能電池板。有機矽具有卓越的熱穩定性、耐化學性、電絕緣性和物理特性,例如黏度、彈性和表面相互作用。它們還具有惰性、無毒、生物相容性,並且在苛刻和重負載條件下具有較長的使用壽命。
汽車零件(例如墊片、O 形環、密封件、引擎零件、照明系統、安全氣囊和排放系統)製造中的產品利用率不斷提高,以提供絕緣、減少摩擦、最大限度地減少過熱、保持結構完整性並防止液體和污染物的進入被證明是市場成長的動力。此外,醫療保健和醫療領域對生產導管、起搏器引線、傷口護理產品和植入物的產品需求不斷成長,由於其優異的生物相容性和耐用性,正在促進市場成長。除此之外,電子業擴大採用黏合劑、密封劑和保形塗料等產品來保護電子設備免受灰塵、濕氣和振動的影響,這對市場成長產生了積極影響。此外,航空航太工業中越來越多的產品用作飛機引擎、窗戶和結構部件的密封和黏合材料,有利於市場成長。其他因素,包括快速的工業化活動、發電行業產品利用率的提高以及對個人防護裝備 (PPE) 的需求不斷成長,預計將推動市場成長。
建築業顯著成長
有機矽因其多功能性和獨特的性能而在建築行業中廣泛應用,這些性能可提高建築性能、提供耐用性並增加美觀性。與此一致,有機矽被用作黏合劑和密封劑,用於門窗和外牆的防水和密封應用。此外,它們還用於結構玻璃應用,將玻璃面板與建築物的結構框架粘合在一起,而無需使用機械固定。除此之外,有機矽在伸縮縫中也有廣泛的應用,以適應溫度變化、地震活動和結構沉降引起的運動。此外,產品在屋頂系統中廣泛用作塗層和薄膜,以提供抗紫外線 (UV) 性能並防止洩漏。此外,有機矽有助於密封乾牆系統中的接縫,提供隔音效果,並增強內表面的耐用性和美觀性,這有利於市場成長。
化妝品和個人護理行業的產品利用率不斷上升
有機矽廣泛用於各種化妝品中,如粉底、底漆、遮瑕膏和腮紅,可打造光滑妝容、減少細紋並提高顏料對皮膚的附著力。此外,在製造護膚和護髮產品中擴大使用產品,增強活性成分的應用和吸收並充當潤膚劑,在皮膚上形成保護屏障,有助於保持水分、改善皮膚光滑度並提供柔軟的感覺。和天鵝絨般的感覺。除此之外,有機矽在止汗劑、除臭劑和香料中也有廣泛的應用,以促進香料分子的緩慢釋放,並增強香味的持久性和擴散性。除此之外,有機矽也用於潤膚乳、乳霜、浴油和沐浴露中,以改善產品質地並增強其保濕性能。
廣泛的研究與發展 (R&D) 活動
有機矽領域見證了多項顯著的創新,導致了新產品和新應用的開發。與此一致的是,自修復有機矽的開發可以在損壞或切割時自我修復,從而提高耐用性和使用壽命,對市場成長產生正面影響。此外,利用3D(3D)列印來創建高度複雜和客製化的有機矽物體和原型正在促進市場成長。此外,形狀記憶有機矽的推出正在加強市場的成長,這種有機矽在受到某些刺激(例如光和熱)時可以改變形狀。除此之外,最近開發的生物基有機矽源自永續來源,例如植物原料,從而減少了對環境的不利影響,為市場成長提供了推動力。
The global silicones market size reached US$ 14.5 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 22.7 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9% during 2024-2032. The significant growth in the construction industry, rising product utilization in the cosmetic and personal care industry, and extensive research and development (R&D) activities are some of the major factors propelling the silicones market.
Silicones refers to synthetic polymers composed of repeating silicon-oxygen units with attached organic groups that exhibit unique properties. It includes elastomers, gels, fluids, greases, resins, sealants, adhesives, and emulsions. They are widely used in automobiles, electronic assemblies, construction activities, medical implants, wound dressings, cosmetics, personal care products, aircraft, and solar panels. Silicones exhibit exceptional thermal stability, chemical resistance, electrical insulation, and physical properties, such as viscosity, elasticity, and surface interactions. They are also inert, non-toxic, biocompatible, and offer long service life in demanding and heavy load conditions.
The rising product utilization in the manufacturing of automotive parts, such as gaskets, o-rings, seals, engine components, lighting systems, airbags, and emission systems, to provide insulation, reduce friction, minimize overheating, maintain structural integrity, and prevent the ingress of fluids and contaminants is proving an impetus to the market growth. Furthermore, the increasing product demand in the healthcare and medical sector to produce catheters, pacemakers lead, wound-care products, and implants, due to their excellent biocompatibility and durability, is contributing to the market growth. Apart from this, the growing product adoption in the electronics industry as adhesives, sealants, and conformal coatings to protect electronic devices from dust, moisture, and vibrations is positively influencing the market growth. Moreover, the increasing product utilization in the aerospace industry as a sealing and bonding material in aircraft engines, windows, and structural components is favoring the market growth. Other factors, including rapid industrialization activities, increasing product utilization in the power generation industry, and growing demand for personal protective equipment (PPE), are anticipated to drive the market growth.
The significant growth in the construction industry
Silicones find numerous applications in the construction industry due to their versatility and unique properties that enhance building performance, provide durability, and increase aesthetic appeal. In line with this, silicones are used as adhesives and sealants for waterproofing and sealing applications in windows, doors, and facades. Furthermore, they are used in structural glazing applications to bond glass panels with the building's structural frames without using mechanical fixing. Apart from this, silicones find extensive applications in expansion joints to accommodate movements caused by temperature variations, seismic activities, and structural settling. Moreover, the widespread product utilization in roofing systems as coatings and membranes to provide ultraviolet (UV) resistance and prevent leaks. Additionally, silicones aid in sealing joints in drywall systems, providing acoustic insulation, and enhancing the durability and aesthetics of interior surfaces, which is favoring the market growth.
The rising product utilization in the cosmetics and personal care industry
Silicones are widely used in various makeup products, such as foundations, primers, concealers, and blushes to create a smooth finish, reduce fine lines, and improve the adherence of pigments to the skin. Furthermore, in the increasing product utilization in manufacturing skin and hair care products that enhance the application and absorption of active ingredients and act as an emollient, forming a protective barrier on the skin that aids in retaining moisture, improving skin smoothness, and providing a soft and velvety feel. Apart from this, silicones find extensive applications in antiperspirants, deodorants, and fragrances to facilitate the slow release of fragrance molecules and enhance the longevity and diffusion of scents. Besides this, silicones are also used in body lotions, creams, bath oils, and shower gels to improve product texture and enhance their moisturizing properties.
Extensive research and development (R&D) activities
The field of silicones has witnessed several notable innovations leading to the development of new products and applications. In line with this, the development of self-healing silicones that can repair themselves when damaged or cut, thus improving durability and service life, is positively influencing the market growth. Furthermore, the utilization of three-dimensional (3D) printing to create highly complex and customized silicone-based objects and prototypes is facilitating the market growth. Moreover, the introduction of shape-memory silicones that can change shapes when subjected to certain stimuli, such as light and heat, is strengthening the market growth. Besides this, the recent development of biobased silicones that are derived from sustainable sources, such as plant-based feedstocks, thus reducing adverse environmental impacts, is providing a thrust to the market growth.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the global silicones market report, along with forecasts at the global, and regional, levels from 2024-2032. Our report has categorized the market based on product type and application.
Elastomers
Fluids
Gels
Resins
Elastomers dominate the silicones market
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the silicones market based on the product type. This includes elastomers, fluids, gels, and resins. According to the report, elastomers represented the largest market segment.
Elastomers hold a majority share in the silicones market owing to their exceptional flexibility and elasticity, which allows them to stretch and return to their original shape without permanent deformation. They exhibit excellent resistance to heat, oil, solvents, acids, and bases, which makes them ideal candidates for applications in automotive engines, industrial machinery, aerospace, chemical processing, and electrical systems. Furthermore, elastomers have low permeability to gases and liquids, making them effective sealing agents under high pressure and vacuum conditions. Apart from this, they are easy to process and can be molded into different forms and shapes based on industry-specific requirements, which is contributing to the market growth.
Industrial Processes
Construction Materials
Home and Personal Care
Transportation
Energy
Healthcare
Electronics
Others
Industrial processes represent the leading application segment
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the silicones market based on the application. This includes industrial processes, construction materials, home and personal care, transportation, energy, healthcare, electronics, and others. According to the report, industrial processes represented the largest market segment.
Silicones are widely used in various industrial processes, such as sealing, lubrication, insulation, coating, and bonding, as they exhibit a high degree of versatility and can be formulated into various forms, such as fluids, elastomers, resins, and gels. Furthermore, they offer high resistance to chemicals and temperatures while maintaining their performance and stability. Moreover, their high dielectric strength and excellent electrical insulation properties make them ideal for electronics applications, such as cables, connectors, and insulators. Apart from this, silicones form strong bonds between different substrates, such as metals, plastics, glass, and ceramics. As a result, silicones are widely used in electronic assembly lines, construction activities, and automotive manufacturing.
North America
Europe
Asia Pacific
Latin America
Middle East and Africa
Asia Pacific exhibits a clear dominance in the market, accounting for the largest silicones market share
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which includes North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa. According to the report, Asia Pacific represented the largest market for silicones.
The Asia Pacific region is dominating the silicones market due to increasing product demand from various industries, such as consumer goods, automotive, electronics, aerospace, healthcare, and packaging. In addition to this, the implementation of supportive policies by regional governments to promote industrialization activities to boost economic growth is providing an impetus to the market growth. Moreover, Asia Pacific is becoming a manufacturing hub for various industries owing to the presence of a skilled labor force, favorable regulations, and competitive pricing, which, in turn, is facilitating the demand for silicones in various manufacturing activities. Apart from this, the growing product utilization in the construction industry due to the rapid urbanization activities and increasing demand for multiple infrastructures, such as roads, railway stations, airports, and bridges, is positively influencing the market growth.
Several top companies are significantly investing in research and development (R&D) activities and focusing on the development of new silicone-based products with improved properties and functionality to meet growing consumer demands, which is supporting the market growth. Along with this, the increasing emphasis by several manufacturers on product diversification to expand the customer base, enter emerging markets, and reduce dependency on specific sectors is acting as another growth-inducing factor. Moreover, several key players are engaged in strategic partnerships and acquisitions to expand their portfolios, increase market penetration, and get access to new technologies and distribution channels. Apart from this, the rising focus on promotional and marketing initiatives to improve brand visibility and increase awareness about products and services is creating a positive outlook for the market growth. Additionally, several top companies are incorporating sustainable practices to meet regulatory requirements and attract environmentally conscious customers.
Dow Chemical Company
Wacker Chemie AG
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
Momentive Performance Materials Inc.
Elkem ASA
In November 2021, Dow Chemical Company announced its plan to introduce world's first commercially available carbon-neutral silicones to be used for structural glazing, insulating glass, and weather sealing applications.
In March 2023, Wacker Chemie AG announced its plan to expand its production and cartridge filling capacities for silicone sealants at its Nunchritz facility, in response to rising silicone sealants demand for various applications in doors, windows, kitchens, bath-rooms and walls.
In March 2023, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. developed a silicone rubber that can be used as an optimal insulation covering material for onboard high-voltage cables in automobiles.