Product Code: CH 3194
The global silicone fluids market is projected to grow from USD 6.71 billion in 2024 to USD 10.03 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 4.4 % during the forecast period. Increasing demand from various industries such as automotive & transportation, personal care & beauty, industrial, textiles, etc., rapid technology development, and a growing focus on sustianability, the future of the silicone fluids in the coming years are promising. End-use industries like cosmetics, automotive, construction, electronics, and healthcare are offering vast opportunities for market growth. The increased demand for silicone fluids anticipated from the personal care industry further enhances their application due to excellent spreadability and easy handling together with their smooth feel and water resistance, with consumers now switching to premium-grade skincare and haircare solutions. The automotive industry, on the other hand, has turned into a potential market for the application of silicone fluids with the inception of the EV era and the surging demand for specialized lubricants, thermal management solutions, and durable coatings.
Scope of the Report |
Years Considered for the Study | 2021-2032 |
Base Year | 2023 |
Forecast Period | 2024-2032 |
Units Considered | Value (USD Million) and Volume (Kilotons) |
Segments | Type, End-use Industry, and Region |
Regions covered | North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and South America |
"Straight are projected to be the second largest segment by type in silicone fluids market"
The straight type silicone fluids ranked second in the global silicone fluids market. It is due to its extensive demand in multiple end-use industries , such as personal care, automotive, construction, and electronics. The fluids with a highly pure silicone polymeric composition and no significant modification are characterized by high thermal stability, good lubricity, very low surface tension, and good water-repellent characteristics. Their capacity to retain viscosity over a broad temperature range renders them highly suitable for industrial lubricant applications, foaming agent applications, and as release agents in manufacturing.
"Automotive & transportation is projected to be the second largest segment by end-use industry in silicone fluids market"
The automotive and transportation industry was the second-largest contributor to the global silicone fluids market, on account of the increasingly high demand from end-users for performance-enhancing materials in vehicles, which result in greater durability, efficiency, and safety. Silicone fluids are becoming an important part of an automotive application due to their excellent thermal stability, lubrication properties, repellency to water, and resistance to chemicals. The fluids thus used in automotive lubricants are said to be able to lessen frictional forces, increase fuel economy, and extend the life of vital parts in engines and transmissions as well as in braking systems. In terms of thermal management, silicone fluids are designed to work with coolants, heat transfer fluids, and dielectric fluids so that these vehicles-prevent overheating in internal combustion engines (ICEs), hybrid vehicles, and electric vehicles (EVs). With the advent of both electric mobility and autonomous driving technologies, there is an increasing requirement for sophisticated silicone-based coatings, sealants, and insulating materials, in particular for their use in protecting the battery pack, sensors, and electronic control units (ECUs) from moisture and dust, as well as extreme temperatures.
"North America counts for the second-largest share in silicone fluids market by region"
Silicone fluids market in the North American region registered the second-highest share due to considerable demand from key industries such as automotive, personal care, construction, electronics, and healthcare. The growth of silicone fluids is economically bolstered by an established region-wide industrial base, technical advancement, and high consumer spending. The majority of silicone fluids in North America are consumed by the U.S.A. owing to the high demand from the applications in the personal care and cosmetics market wherein silicone fluids are used extensively in formulating skin care, hair care, and make-up products, owing to properties such as smooth texture, excellent spreadability, and moisture retention. Also, with the booming automotive sector, particularly the growing focus on electric vehicle (EV) adoption, silicone fluids will find growing use in lubricants, coatings, and thermal management solutions.
By Company Type: Tier 1: 25%, Tier 2: 42%, and Tier 3: 33%
By Designation: C-level Executives: 20%, Directors: 30%, and Others: 50%
By Region: North America: 20%, Europe: 10%, Asia Pacific: 40%, South America: 10%, Middle East & Africa 20%
Notes: Others include sales, marketing, and product managers.
Tier 1: >USD 1 Billion; Tier 2: USD 500 million-1 Billion; and Tier 3: <USD 500 million
Companies Covered: Dow (US), Wacker Chemie AG (Germany), Elkem ASA (Norway), KCC Corporation (South Korea), and Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. (Japan), and others are covered in the silicone fluids market.
The study includes an in-depth competitive analysis of these key players in the silicone fluids market, with their company profiles, recent developments, and key market strategies
Research Coverage
This research report categorizes the silicone fluids market by type (straight, modified), end-use industry (personal care & beauty, automotive & transportation, industrial, textiles, building & construction, others) and by region (Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle East & Africa). The scope of the report covers detailed information regarding the major factors, such as drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities, influencing the growth of the silicone fluids market. A detailed analysis of the key industry players has been done to provide insights into their business overview, solutions, and services; key strategies, agreements, new product launches, acquisitions, and recent developments associated with the silicone fluids market. Competitive analysis of upcoming startups in the silicone fluids market ecosystem is covered in this report.
Reasons to buy the report
The report will help the market leaders/new entrants in this market with information on the closest approximations of the revenue numbers for the overall silicone fluids market and the subsegments. This report will help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape and gain more insights to position their businesses better and to plan suitable go-to-market strategies. The report also helps stakeholders understand the pulse of the market and provides them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.
The report provides insights on the following pointers:
- Analysis of key drivers (Growth in automotive sector, high demand for silicone fluids in personal care & beauty industry, superior dielectic propertiers of silicone fluids), restraints (Stringent regulatory policies for silicone fluids, higher production cost of silicone fluids), opportunities (High potential in healthcare applications, development of bio-based silicone fluids), and challenges (Unpredictability of raw material prices).
- Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and new product & service launches in the silicone fluids market
- Market Development: Comprehensive information about profitable markets - the report analyses the silicone fluids market across varied regions.
Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products & services, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the silicone fluids market.
- Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, and service offerings of leading players Dow (US), Wacker Chemie AG (Germany), Elkem ASA (Norway), KCC Corporation (South Korea), and Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. (Japan) among others in the silicone fluids market.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
- 1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
- 1.3 STUDY SCOPE
- 1.3.1 MARKETS COVERED AND REGIONAL SCOPE
- 1.3.2 INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
- 1.3.3 YEARS CONSIDERED
- 1.4 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
- 1.5 UNIT CONSIDERED
- 1.6 SUMMARY OF CHANGES
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
- 2.1 RESEARCH DATA
- 2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
- 2.1.1.1 List of key secondary sources
- 2.1.1.2 Key data from secondary sources
- 2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
- 2.1.2.1 List of primary interview participants
- 2.1.2.2 Key data from primary sources
- 2.1.2.3 Key industry insights
- 2.1.2.4 Breakdown of interviews with experts
- 2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
- 2.2.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
- 2.2.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH
- 2.3 MARKET FORECAST APPROACH
- 2.3.1 SUPPLY SIDE
- 2.3.2 DEMAND SIDE
- 2.4 DATA TRIANGULATION
- 2.5 FACTOR ANALYSIS
- 2.6 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS
- 2.7 LIMITATIONS
- 2.7.1 RESEARCH LIMITATIONS
- 2.8 RISK ASSESSMENT
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
- 4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN SILICONE FLUIDS MARKET
- 4.2 SILICONE FLUIDS MARKET, BY TYPE
- 4.3 SILICONE FLUIDS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
- 4.4 SILICONE FLUIDS MARKET, BY TYPE AND COUNTRY
- 4.5 SILICONE FLUIDS MARKET, BY KEY COUNTRY
5 MARKET OVERVIEW
- 5.1 INTRODUCTION
- 5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS
- 5.2.1 DRIVERS
- 5.2.1.1 Growth of automotive sector
- 5.2.1.2 High demand for silicone fluids in personal care & beauty industry
- 5.2.1.3 Superior dielectric properties of silicone fluids
- 5.2.2 RESTRAINTS
- 5.2.2.1 Stringent regulatory standards
- 5.2.2.2 Higher production cost of silicone fluids
- 5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES
- 5.2.3.1 High potential in healthcare applications
- 5.2.3.2 Increasing competition among market players
- 5.2.3.3 Development of bio-based silicone fluids
- 5.2.4 CHALLENGES
- 5.2.4.1 Fluctuating raw material prices
- 5.3 TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS
- 5.4 PRICING ANALYSIS
- 5.4.1 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND OF KEY PLAYERS, BY TYPE, 2023
- 5.4.2 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND, BY REGION, 2021-2024
- 5.5 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
- 5.5.1 RAW MATERIAL SUPPLIERS
- 5.5.2 MANUFACTURERS
- 5.5.3 DISTRIBUTORS
- 5.5.4 END-USE INDUSTRIES
- 5.6 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
- 5.7 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
- 5.7.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES
- 5.7.1.1 Hydrosilylation
- 5.7.1.2 Ring-opening polymerization
- 5.7.2 COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES
- 5.7.2.1 Bio-based silicones
- 5.7.2.2 Nanotechnology
- 5.8 IMPACT OF AI ON SILICONE FLUIDS MARKET
- 5.9 PATENT ANALYSIS
- 5.9.1 INTRODUCTION
- 5.9.2 METHODOLOGY
- 5.9.3 SILICONE FLUIDS, PATENT ANALYSIS (2014-2024)
- 5.10 TRADE ANALYSIS
- 5.10.1 EXPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 3910)
- 5.10.2 IMPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 3910)
- 5.11 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, 2025
- 5.12 REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
- 5.12.1 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
- 5.13 PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
- 5.13.1 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
- 5.13.2 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
- 5.13.3 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
- 5.13.4 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
- 5.13.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY
- 5.14 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA
- 5.14.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS
- 5.14.2 BUYING CRITERIA
- 5.15 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
- 5.15.1 DEVELOPMENT OF LOW PLATINUM REACTIVE CURING TECHNOLOGY FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION
- 5.15.2 SILICONE EMULSION WITH REDUCED CYCLIC SILOXANE
- 5.15.3 SILICONE OIL FILTRATION IN PARTICULATE MATTER AND WATER
- 5.16 MACROECONOMIC INDICATORS
- 5.16.1 INTRODUCTION
- 5.16.2 GDP TRENDS AND FORECASTS
- 5.17 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO
- 5.18 REGULATIONS RELATED TO D4, D5, AND D6 SILICONES
6 SILICONE FLUIDS MARKET, BY TYPE
- 6.1 INTRODUCTION
- 6.2 STRAIGHT
- 6.2.1 GROWING DEMAND FOR CLEAN BEAUTY PRODUCTS AND SUSTAINABILITY CONCERNS TO DRIVE MARKET
- 6.3 MODIFIED
- 6.3.1 DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABLE SILICONE FLUIDS TO DRIVE MARKET
7 SILICONE FLUIDS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
- 7.1 INTRODUCTION
- 7.2 PERSONAL CARE & BEAUTY
- 7.2.1 RISE IN DISPOSABLE INCOMES TO DRIVE MARKET
- 7.3 TEXTILES
- 7.3.1 INCREASING APPLICATIONS OF SILICONE FLUIDS IN TEXTILE INDUSTRY TO DRIVE MARKET
- 7.4 AUTOMOTIVE & TRANSPORTATION
- 7.4.1 LUBRICATING PROPERTIES EXPECTED TO DRIVE SEGMENT
- 7.5 INDUSTRIAL
- 7.5.1 EXCELLENT RESISTANCE TO HYDROLYSIS MAKES SILICONE FLUIDS SUITABLE FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL SECTOR
- 7.6 BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION
- 7.6.1 SURGE IN CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES TO BOOST DEMAND
- 7.7 OTHER END-USE INDUSTRIES
8 SILICONE FLUIDS MARKET, BY REGION
- 8.1 INTRODUCTION
- 8.2 ASIA PACIFIC
- 8.2.1 CHINA
- 8.2.1.1 Growth of construction industry to drive market
- 8.2.2 INDIA
- 8.2.2.1 Robust government initiatives to drive market
- 8.2.3 JAPAN
- 8.2.3.1 Expansion of automotive industry to drive demand for silicone fluids
- 8.2.4 SOUTH KOREA
- 8.2.4.1 Increasing popularity of K-beauty products to drive market
- 8.2.5 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC
- 8.3 EUROPE
- 8.3.1 LIMITED MARKET DISRUPTION DUE TO EARLY COMPLIANCE BY KEY PLAYERS
- 8.3.2 GERMANY
- 8.3.2.1 Booming cosmetic industry to drive market
- 8.3.3 UK
- 8.3.3.1 Rising demand for silicone fluids in cosmetics and personal care sector to drive market
- 8.3.4 ITALY
- 8.3.4.1 Growth of fashion and textile industries to boost demand for silicones
- 8.3.5 FRANCE
- 8.3.5.1 Infrastructure upgradation and retrofitting to drive market
- 8.3.6 REST OF EUROPE
- 8.4 NORTH AMERICA
- 8.4.1 US
- 8.4.1.1 Expanding EV adoption, rising construction spending, and textile advancements to drive demand
- 8.4.2 CANADA
- 8.4.2.1 Construction expansion, ZEV investments, and textile exports to propel demand
- 8.4.3 MEXICO
- 8.4.3.1 Expansion of textile trade and surge in electronics exports to drive market
- 8.5 SOUTH AMERICA
- 8.5.1 BRAZIL
- 8.5.1.1 Expanding EV market, strong textile exports, and growing construction sector to propel demand
- 8.5.2 ARGENTINA
- 8.5.2.1 Growing EV adoption and large-scale infrastructure investments to drive demand
- 8.5.3 REST OF SOUTH AMERICA
- 8.6 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
- 8.6.1 GCC COUNTRIES
- 8.6.1.1 Saudi Arabia
- 8.6.1.1.1 Expanding construction, automotive, and textile industries to drive demand for silicone fluids
- 8.6.1.2 UAE
- 8.6.1.2.1 Expansion of real estate sector and strong textile exports are expected to drive market
- 8.6.1.3 Rest of GCC countries
- 8.6.2 SOUTH AFRICA
- 8.6.2.1 Expanding automotive production, rising textile exports, and large-scale infrastructure investments to drive market
- 8.6.3 REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
9 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 9.1 OVERVIEW
- 9.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN, 2020-2025
- 9.3 REVENUE ANALYSIS, 2019-2023
- 9.4 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS, 2023
- 9.5 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS, 2025
- 9.6 BRAND/PRODUCT COMPARISON ANALYSIS
- 9.7 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2023
- 9.7.1 STARS
- 9.7.2 EMERGING LEADERS
- 9.7.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS
- 9.7.4 PARTICIPANTS
- 9.7.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS, 2023
- 9.7.5.1 Company footprint
- 9.7.5.2 Region footprint
- 9.7.5.3 Type footprint
- 9.7.5.4 End-use industry footprint
- 9.8 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023
- 9.8.1 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES
- 9.8.2 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES
- 9.8.3 DYNAMIC COMPANIES
- 9.8.4 STARTING BLOCKS
- 9.8.5 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023
- 9.8.5.1 Detailed list of key startups/SMEs
- 9.8.5.2 Competitive benchmarking of key startups/SMEs
- 9.9 COMPETITIVE SCENARIO
- 9.9.1 PRODUCT LAUNCHES
- 9.9.2 DEALS
- 9.9.3 EXPANSIONS
- 9.9.4 OTHER DEVELOPMENTS
10 COMPANY PROFILES
- 10.1 KEY PLAYERS
- 10.1.1 KCC CORPORATION
- 10.1.1.1 Business overview
- 10.1.1.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
- 10.1.1.3 Recent developments
- 10.1.1.3.1 Product launches
- 10.1.1.3.2 Deals
- 10.1.1.4 MnM view
- 10.1.1.4.1 Right to win
- 10.1.1.4.2 Strategic choices
- 10.1.1.4.3 Weaknesses & competitive threats
- 10.1.2 DOW
- 10.1.2.1 Business overview
- 10.1.2.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
- 10.1.2.3 Recent developments
- 10.1.2.4 MnM view
- 10.1.2.4.1 Right to win
- 10.1.2.4.2 Strategic choices
- 10.1.2.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
- 10.1.3 SHIN-ETSU CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
- 10.1.3.1 Business overview
- 10.1.3.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
- 10.1.3.3 Recent developments
- 10.1.3.3.1 Product launches
- 10.1.3.3.2 Expansions
- 10.1.3.3.3 Other developments
- 10.1.3.4 MnM view
- 10.1.3.4.1 Right to win
- 10.1.3.4.2 Strategic overview
- 10.1.3.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
- 10.1.4 WACKER CHEMIE AG
- 10.1.4.1 Business overview
- 10.1.4.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
- 10.1.4.3 Recent developments
- 10.1.4.3.1 Deals
- 10.1.4.3.2 Expansions
- 10.1.4.3.3 Other developments
- 10.1.4.4 MnM view
- 10.1.4.4.1 Right to win
- 10.1.4.4.2 Strategic choices
- 10.1.4.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
- 10.1.5 ELKEM ASA
- 10.1.5.1 Business overview
- 10.1.5.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
- 10.1.5.3 Recent developments
- 10.1.5.3.1 Deals
- 10.1.5.3.2 Expansions
- 10.1.5.3.3 Other developments
- 10.1.5.4 MnM view
- 10.1.5.4.1 Right to win
- 10.1.5.4.2 Strategic choices
- 10.1.5.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
- 10.1.6 GELEST INC.
- 10.1.6.1 Business overview
- 10.1.6.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
- 10.1.6.3 Recent developments
- 10.1.6.3.1 Deals
- 10.1.6.3.2 Expansions
- 10.1.7 EVONIK INDUSTRIES AG
- 10.1.7.1 Business overview
- 10.1.7.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
- 10.1.8 INNOSPEC INC.
- 10.1.8.1 Business overview
- 10.1.8.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
- 10.1.8.3 Recent developments
- 10.1.9 AB SPECIALTY SILICONES
- 10.1.9.1 Business overview
- 10.1.9.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
- 10.1.10 CHT GROUP
- 10.1.10.1 Business overview
- 10.1.10.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
- 10.1.10.3 Recent developments
- 10.2 OTHER PLAYERS
- 10.2.1 CLEARCO PRODUCTS CO, INC.
- 10.2.2 BRB INTERNATIONAL B.V.
- 10.2.3 POLYTEK DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
- 10.2.4 D R P SILICONE
- 10.2.5 SUPREME SILICONES INDIA PVT. LTD.
- 10.2.6 SAREX
- 10.2.7 DONGYUE GROUP LTD.
- 10.2.8 WYNCA GROUP
- 10.2.9 GUANGZHOU JOINTAS CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
- 10.2.10 SHANDONG DAYI CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
- 10.2.11 ADARSHA
- 10.2.12 ZHEJIANG SUCON SILICONE CO., LTD
- 10.2.13 QINGDAO HENGDA CHEMICAL NEW MATERIAL CO., LTD.
- 10.2.14 GUANGZHOU TINCI MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
- 10.2.15 HOSHINE SILICON INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
11 ADJACENT & RELATED MARKET
- 11.1 INTRODUCTION
- 11.2 SILICONE MARKET
- 11.2.1 MARKET DEFINITION
- 11.2.2 MARKET OVERVIEW
- 11.2.3 SILICONE MARKET, BY TYPE
- 11.2.4 SILICONE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
- 11.2.5 SILICONE MARKET, BY REGION
12 APPENDIX
- 12.1 DISCUSSION GUIDE
- 12.2 KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS' SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL
- 12.3 CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS
- 12.4 RELATED REPORTS
- 12.5 AUTHOR DETAILS