Silicones in the US by Product, Market and Function, 9th Edition

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Shift from Commodity to Specialty Products Continues in US Silicones Market

Steady growth in manufacturing output will support gains going forward. Faster growth is expected in the smaller construction and medical markets.

While DowDuPont (Dow Corning) continues to dominate sales of commodity silicone products through its low cost XIAMETER platform, other market leaders have turned their attention to growing opportunities in specialty silicones. Specialty silicones are broadly defined but typically consist of more complex elastomers, resins, and gels used in demanding applications such as:

encapsulants and coatings designed to protect LEDs and solar cells
high value architectural coatings designed to withstand harsh conditions
medical devices, wound dressings, and implants

Key Findings in the Silicones Study:

Motor Vehicle Market Leads Growth in Large Industrial Sector

The motor vehicle market will continue to offer significant growth opportunities due to silicone’s resistance to high heat, oil, and shock. Gains will be driven primarily by the growing number of electronic components installed in vehicles. Automotive electronics are typically protected with high-value silicone gel encapsulants.

Silicones are also favored for their soundproofing and lightweighting capabilities in the form of weatherstrip sealants and a variety of elastomeric components. Liquid silicone rubber (LSR), for instance, is increasingly favored for under-the-hood components.

Medical Market to Post Fastest Growth of Major Outlets

Demand for silicones in the medical market is forecast to rise at a rapid 5.9% annual pace, reaching $363 million in 2022. Growth will be fueled by silicone’s biocompatibility and low toxicity compared to competitive latex and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Particularly fast-growing applications include gentle adhesives for wound dressings and wearable medical devices, as well as LSR tubing.

LSR Remains Small But Rapidly Growing Segment

LSR will continue to grow at a strong pace as more processors adopt production capabilities in response to a rapidly expanding range of applications. Notable growth opportunities include automotive under-the-hood components and high clarity lighting, as well as medical tubing. LSR is increasingly favored due to fast processing speeds and precision molding.

Faster gains will continue to be restrained by LSR’s relatively high cost and the specialty equipment and knowledge required to process it.

Study Coverage

This study presents historical demand data (2007, 2012, 2017) and forecasts for 2022 by product (fluids, elastomers, resins, gels), market (motor vehicle, electronics, machinery, aerospace and other transportation, utilities, plastic processing, pulp and paper, textile products, oil and gas, cosmetics and toiletries, motor vehicle polish, construction, medical), and function (adhesives and sealants, elastomeric components, paints and coatings, emollients and conditioning agents, surfactants, lubricants and greases, defoamers, polishes). The study also evaluates company market share and offers analysis on industry participants including DowDuPont (Dow Corning), Elkem Silicones, Evonik Industries, Momentive Performance Materials, Shin-Etsu Chemical, and Wacker Chemie.

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Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

OVERVIEW

Key Findings

Demand Forecast

Historical Market Trends

Pricing Trends

Environmental & Regulatory Trends

Regulatory Bodies

D4 & D5 Update

Silicone Breast Implants

Foreign Trade

PRODUCTS

Key Findings

Products Overview

Silicone Fluids

Silicone Fluids: Scope

Silicone Fluids: Demand Outlook

Silicone Fluids: Functions

Silicone Fluids: New Products

Silicone Elastomers

Silicone Elastomers: Scope

Silicone Elastomers: Demand Outlook

Silicone Elastomers: Demand by Type

Silicone Elastomers: New LSR Products

Silicone Elastomers: Other New Elastomer Products

Silicone Elastomers: Functions

Silicone Resins

Silicone Resins: Scope

Silicone Resins: Demand Outlook

Silicone Resins: Functions

Silicone Gels

Silicone Gels: Scope

Silicone Gels: Demand Outlook

Silicone Gels: New Products

Other Silicone Products

Other Silicone Products: Scope

Other Silicone Products: Demand Outlook

MARKETS

Key Findings

Markets Overview

Industrial Silicone

Motor Vehicle Silicone

Motor Vehicle: Scope

Motor Vehicle Silicone: Demand Outlook

Motor Vehicle Silicone: Functions

Electronics Silicone

Electronics Silicone: Scope

Electronics Silicone: Demand Outlook

Electronics Silicone: Functions

Machinery Silicone

Machinery Silicone: Scope

Machinery Silicone: Demand Outlook

Machinery Silicone: Functions

Aerospace & Other Transportation Silicone

Aerospace & Other Transportation Silicone: Scope

Aerospace & Other Transportation Silicone: Demand Outlook

Aerospace & Other Transportation Silicone: Functions

Other Industrial Silicone Markets

Demand Overview

Utilities

Plastics Processing

Pulp & Paper

Textile Products

Oil & Gas

All Other

Consumer Silicone

Cosmetics & Toiletries Silicone

Cosmetics & Toiletries Silicone: Scope

Cosmetics & Toiletries Silicone: Demand Outlook

Cosmetics & Toiletries Silicone: Functions

Motor Vehicle Polish Silicone

Motor Vehicle Polish Silicone: Scope

Motor Vehicle Polish Silicone: Demand Outlook

Other Consumer Silicone

Other Consumer Silicone: Scope

Other Consumer Silicone: Demand Outlook

Construction

Construction Silicone: Scope

Construction Silicone: Demand Outlook

Construction Silicone: Functions

Medical

Medical Silicone: Scope

Medical Silicone: Demand Outlook

Medical Silicone: Functions

FUNCTIONS

Key Findings

Functions Overview

Adhesive & Sealant Silicones

Adhesive & Sealant Silicones: Demand Outlook

Adhesive & Sealant Silicones: Characteristics

Elastomeric Component Silicones

Elastomeric Component Silicones: Demand Outlook

Elastomeric Component Silicones: Characteristics

Paint & Coating Silicones

Paint & Coating Silicones: Demand Outlook

Paint & Coating Silicones: Characteristics

Emollient & Conditioning Agent Silicones

Emollient & Conditioning Agent Silicones: Demand Outlook

Emollient & Conditioning Agent Silicones: Characteristics

Surfactant Silicones

Surfactant Silicones: Scope

Surfactant Silicones: Demand Outlook

Surfactant Silicones: Characteristics

Lubricant & Grease Silicones

Lubricant & Grease Silicones: Demand Outlook

Lubricant & Grease Silicones: Characteristics

Defoamer Silicones

Defoamer Silicones: Scope

Defoamer Silicones: Demand Outlook

Defoamer Silicones: Characteristics

Silicone Polishes

Silicone Polishes: Demand Outlook

Silicone Polishes: Characteristics

Encapsulants & Other Functions

INDUSTRY STRUCTURE

Key Findings & Industry Composition

Market Share

Competitive Strategies

Mergers & Acquisitions

Cooperative Agreements

Marketing & Distribution

Marketing Strategies

Distribution Channels

Direct Sales

Distributors

E-Commerce

Research & Development

List of Industry Participants

APPENDIX

Scope

Methodology

Sources

Associations & Agencies

Related Freedonia Group Studies

Definitions

Abbreviations

Macroeconomic Assumptions

Economic Environment

Demographic Trends

Personal Consumption Expenditures

Manufacturers' Shipments

Technological Overview

Silicone Properties

Mueller-Rochow Manufacturing Process

List of Tables

OVERVIEW

Table 2-1 | Silicone Demand, 2007 - 2022

Table 2-2 | Silicone Demand, 2007 - 2017

Table 2-3 | Silicone Pricing, 2007 - 2022 (dollars per pound)

Table 2-4 | Regulatory Bodies: Key Responsibilities in Silicone Industry

Table 2-5 | Silicone Supply & Demand, 2007 - 2022 (million dollars)

PRODUCTS

Table 3-1 | Silicone Demand by Product, 2007 - 2022 (million dollars)

Table 3-2 | Silicone Fluids: Major Markets & Functions

Table 3-3 | Silicone Fluid Demand by Market, 2007 - 2022 (million dollars)

Table 3-4 | Silicone Fluid Demand by Function, 2007 - 2022 (million dollars)

Table 3-5 | Silicone Fluid Functions: Market Segmentation & Competitive Materials

Table 3-6 | Silicone Fluids: Major New Products

Table 3-7 | Silicone Elastomers: Major Markets & Functions

Table 3-8 | Silicone Elastomer Demand by Market, 2007 - 2022 (million dollars)

Table 3-9 | Silicone Elastomer Demand by Type, 2007 - 2022 (million dollars)

Table 3-10 | Silicone Elastomers: Major New LSR Products

Table 3-11 | Silicone Elastomers: Other Major New Elastomer Products

Table 3-12 | Silicone Elastomer Demand by Function, 2007 - 2022 (million dollars)

Table 3-13 | Silicone Resins: Major Markets & Functions

Table 3-14 | Silicone Resin Demand by Market, 2007 - 2022 (million dollars)

Table 3-15 | Silicone Resin Demand by Function, 2007 - 2022 (million dollars)

Table 3-16 | Silicone Gels: Major Markets & Functions

Table 3-17 | Silicone Gel Demand by Market, 2007 - 2022 (million dollars)

Table 3-18 | Silicone Gels: Major New Products

Table 3-19 | Other Silicone Products: Major Markets & Functions

Table 3-20 | Other Silicone Product Demand by Type & Market, 2007 - 2022 (million dollars)

Table 3-21 | Other Silicone Products: Functions

MARKETS

Table 4-1 | Silicone Demand by Market, 2007 - 2022 (million dollars)

Table 4-2 | Industrial Markets for Silicones, 2007 - 2022 (million dollars)

Table 4-3 | Motor Vehicle Market for Silicones by Function, 2007 - 2022 (million dollars)

Table 4-4 | Motor Vehicle Functions for Silicones

Table 4-5 | Electronics Market for Silicones by Function, 2007 - 2022 (million dollars)

Table 4-6 | Electronics Functions for Silicones

Table 4-7 | Machinery Market for Silicones by Function, 2007 - 2022 (million dollars)

Table 4-8 | Machinery Functions for Silicones

Table 4-9 | Aerospace & Other Transportation Equipment Market for Silicones by Function, 2007 - 2022 (million dollars)

Table 4-10 | Aerospace & Other Transportation Functions for Silicones

Table 4-11 | Other Industrial Markets for Silicones, 2007 - 2022 (million dollars)

Table 4-12 | Utilities Applications for Silicones

Table 4-13 | Consumer Markets for Silicones, 2007 - 2022 (million dollars)

Table 4-14 | Cosmetic & Toiletry Market for Silicones by Function, 2007 - 2022 (million dollars)

Table 4-15 | Cosmetic & Toiletry Functions for Silicones

Table 4-16 | Motor Vehicle Polish Market for Silicones, 2007 - 2022 (million dollars)

Table 4-17 | Other Consumer Markets for Silicones, 2007 - 2022 (million dollars)

Table 4-18 | Other Consumer Markets for Silicones

Table 4-19 | Construction Market for Silicones by Function, 2007 - 2022 (million dollars)

Table 4-20 | Construction Functions for Silicones

Table 4-21 | Medical Market for Silicones by Function, 2007 - 2022 (million dollars)

Table 4-22 | Medical Functions for Silicone

FUNCTIONS

Table 5-1 | Silicone Demand by Function, 2007 - 2022 (million dollars)

Table 5-2 | Silicone Adhesives & Sealants Demand by Market, 2007 - 2022 (million dollars)

Table 5-3 | Adhesive & Sealant Silicones: Advantages, Disadvantages, & Usage Details in Major Markets

Table 5-4 | Silicone Elastomeric Components Demand by Application, 2007 - 2022 (million dollars)

Table 5-5 | Elastomeric Component Silicones: Usage Details of Major Component Types

Table 5-6 | Silicone Paints & Coatings Demand by Market, 2007 - 2022 (million dollars)

Table 5-7 | Paint & Coating Silicones: Advantages & Usage Details in Major Markets

Table 5-8 | Silicone Emollients & Conditioning Agents Demand, 2007 - 2022 (million dollars)

Table 5-9 | Emollient & Conditioning Agent Silicones: Characteristics

Table 5-10 | Silicone Surfactants Demand by Market, 2007 - 2022 (million dollars)

Table 5-11 | Surfactant Silicones: Advantages & Usage Details in Major Markets

Table 5-12 | Silicone Lubricants & Greases Demand by Application, 2007 - 2022 (million dollars)

Table 5-13 | Lubricant & Grease Silicones: Advantages & Usage Details by Major Types

Table 5-14 | Silicone Defoamers Demand by Market, 2007 - 2022 (million dollars)

Table 5-15 | Defoamer Silicones: Advantages, Disadvantages, & Usage Details in Major Markets

Table 5-16 | Silicone Polishes Demand by Market, 2007 - 2022 (million dollars)

Table 5-17 | Silicone Demand in Other Functions, 2007 - 2022 (million dollars)

INDUSTRY STRUCTURE

Table 6-1 | US Silicones Sales by Company, 2017 (million dollars)

Table 6-2 | Competitive Strategies in the US Silicones Industry

Table 6-3 | Selected Acquisitions & Divestitures

Table 6-4 | Selected Cooperative Agreements

APPENDIX

Table 7-1 | Study Scope: Silicones Markets

Table 7-2 | Relevant Industry Codes

Table 7-3 | Abbreviations & Acronyms Used in Study

Table 7-4 | Macroeconomic Indicators, 2007 - 2022 (billion 2009 dollars)

Table 7-5 | Population & Households, 2007 - 2022 (million persons)

Table 7-6 | Personal Consumption Expenditures, 2007 - 2022 (billion dollars)

Table 7-7 | Manufacturers' Shipments, 2006 - 2021

List of Figures

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Figure 1-1 | US Silicones Market

OVERVIEW

Figure 2-1 | Key Trends in the US Silicones Market

Figure 2-2 | Silicone Demand, 2007 - 2017

PRODUCTS

Figure 3-1 | Key Trends in Silicone Products

Figure 3-2 | Silicone Demand by Product, 2017 (billion dollars)

Figure 3-3 | Silicone Demand by Type, 2007 - 2022 (million dollars)

MARKETS

Figure 4-1 | Key Trends in Silicone Markets

Figure 4-2 | Silicone Demand by Market, 2007 - 2017 (million pounds)

Figure 4-3 | Industrial Markets for Silicones, 2017 (billion dollars)

Figure 4-4 | Motor Vehicle Market for Silicones, 2007 - 2022

Figure 4-5 | Electronics Market for Silicones, 2007 - 2022

Figure 4-6 | Machinery Market for Silicones, 2007 - 2022

Figure 4-7 | Aerospace & Other Transportation Market for Silicones, 2007 - 2022

Figure 4-8 | Utilities Market for Silicones, 2007 - 2022

Figure 4-9 | Plastics Processing Market for Silicones, 2007 - 2022

Figure 4-10 | Pulp & Paper Market for Silicones, 2007 - 2022

Figure 4-11 | Textile Products Market for Silicones, 2007 - 2022

Figure 4-12 | Oil & Gas Market for Silicones, 2007 - 2022

Figure 4-13 | All Other Industrial Markets for Silicones, 2007 - 2022

Figure 4-14 | Consumer Markets for Silicones, 2017 (million dollars)

Figure 4-15 | Cosmetic & Toiletry Market for Silicones, 2007 - 2022

Figure 4-16 | Motor Vehicle Polish Market for Silicones, 2007 - 2022

Figure 4-17 | Construction Market for Silicones, 2007 - 2022

Figure 4-18 | Medical Market for Silicones, 2007 - 2022

FUNCTIONS

Figure 5-1 | Key Trends in Silicone Functions

Figure 5-2 | Silicone Demand by Function, 2017 (billion dollars)

Figure 5-3 | Silicone Adhesives & Sealants Demand by Market, 2017 - 2022 (million dollars)

Figure 5-4 | Silicone Elastomeric Components Demand by Market, 2017 - 2022 (million dollars)

Figure 5-5 | Silicone Paints & Coatings Demand by Market, 2017 - 2022 (million dollars)

INDUSTRY STRUCTURE

Figure 6-1 | US Silicones Market Share, 2017 (billion dollars)

Figure 6-2 | US Silicones Market Share: Leading Supplier

Figure 6-3 | US Silicones Market Share: Second Leading Supplier

Figure 6-4 | US Silicones Market Share: Third Leading Supplier

Figure 6-5 | US Silicones Market Share: Fourth Leading Supplier

Figure 6-6 | US Silicones Market Share: Fifth Leading Supplier

Figure 6-7 | US Silicones Market Share: Sixth Leading Supplier

APPENDIX

Figure 7-1 | Annual Growth in Real GDP, 2000 - 2017, Compared to 1980 - 2005 Average (percent)

Figure 7-2 | Annual Population Growth, 2002 - 2017 (percent)

Figure 7-3 | Silicone Manufacturing Process Flow Chart

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Silicones in the US by Product, Market and Function, 9th Edition

Featuring 71 tables and 37 figures – now available in Excel and Powerpoint!

Shift from Commodity to Specialty Products Continues in US Silicones Market

Key Findings in the Silicones Study:

Motor Vehicle Market Leads Growth in Large Industrial Sector

Medical Market to Post Fastest Growth of Major Outlets

LSR Remains Small But Rapidly Growing Segment

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