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有机硅和硅氧烷市场:2024-2032 年全球产业趋势、份额、规模、成长、机会与预测Silicones and Siloxanes Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2024-2032 |
2023年,全球有机硅和硅氧烷IMARC Group规模达233亿美元。
硅氧烷是指由重复的硅氧 (Si-O) 键组成的挥发性有机硅化合物,以环状或直链形式存在。它们高度稳定、生理惰性,并具有润滑性能。有机硅由硅氧烷配製而成,可以采取多种物理形式,从固体和半黏性糊状物到液体和油。由于有机硅具有柔韧性、耐湿性、稳定性、惰性、气体渗透性等有利特性,因此具有广泛的工业应用。
有机硅的化学结构使其能够以多种形式生产,而与有机硅结合的有机基团则为各种改性铺平了道路。这种可变性允许有机硅在各种产品中使用,例如润滑脂、脱模剂、消泡剂、油漆添加剂、疏水剂等。
硅氧烷(有机硅)对人类具有良好的耐受性,因此是创新治疗、保健和护理方法不可或缺的一部分。烷基硅氧烷,特别是二甲基硅氧烷,由于其低表面张力、高表面活性、良好的铺展力、化学惰性和热稳定性而广泛应用于乳液、消泡剂和糊剂中。液体硅胶通常用作润滑剂,例如用于浴室和窗户配件的防水密封剂,而固体硅橡胶则具有广泛的应用,从蛋糕烘焙到内部卫生保护。
由于有机硅可提供坚固、耐用、耐候和抗紫外线的密封,且具有出色的附着力,因此可用于生产各种建筑材料。除此之外,有机硅涂层的疏水特性可保护用于建筑隔热的聚氨酯泡沫,提高建筑能源效率,同时有机硅涂层的疏水特性可保护外墙免受天气损害。
有机硅聚合物和环状硅氧烷在个人护理领域中被应用,作为除臭剂、头髮、皮肤和防晒产品以及化妆品的溶剂。这可以归因于它们所提供的好处,例如低皮肤刺激、低表面张力、消泡特性和挥发性。近年来,个人美容的增加增加了对化妆品的需求。预计这将促进有机硅和硅氧烷市场的成长。
此前,有机硅产品的消费主要限于已开发国家。然而,经济发展、收入水准提高和生活水准提高刺激了新兴国家对有机硅产品的需求。
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
Silicones
Other Applications
A dominant share of siloxanes is employed in the production of silicones which are further used in various industries.
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.
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.