Expanding Applications in Various Industries is anticipated to openup the new avenue for Silicone Elastomers Market
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Silicone Elastomers Market |
Market Overview:
Silicone elastomers are speciality polymers that exhibit excellent elasticity
and resilient properties. They can withstand high and low temperature extremes
along with radiation and chemicals. Key properties include heat resistance,
flexibility, weather resistance and electrical insulation. Silicone elastomers
find wide applications in various industries like automotive, healthcare,
construction, consumer goods etc. They are commonly used for sealants, gaskets,
hoses, cables, electrical insulation and medical devices.
Market Dynamics:
There are two key drivers for the growth of global silicone elastomers market
during the forecast period-
1) Growing Automotive Industry: Silicone elastomers are extensively used in
automotive industry for applications like seals, gaskets, hoses etc. due to
their superior properties of heat and weather resistance. With rising
automobile production worldwide, demand for silicone elastomers from this
industry is increasing at a significant rate.
2) Increased Usage in Healthcare Industry: Silicone elastomers are
bio-compatible and offer resistance to bacteria, fungi and other microbes. They
are commonly utilized for medical devices, implants, disposable items etc.
Aging population and emphasis on healthcare infrastructure is driving the
demand from this end use sector.
Segment Analysis
The global silicone elastomers market is dominated by liquid silicone rubber
sub segment accounting for approximately 35% market share in 2023. Liquid
silicone rubber segment is dominating due to its widespread applications in
medical devices manufacturing, automotive components, consumer goods etc. owing
to properties such as biocompatibility, flexibility and resistance to extreme
temperatures.
PEST Analysis
Political: There are no significant political risks impacting the silicone
elastomers market.
Economic: Strong economic growth especially in Asia Pacific is contributing to
market growth. Rise in disposable income is increasing demand from end use
industries.
Social: Increasing health awareness is driving demand for silicone elastomers
in medical applications. Growing consumer preference for innovation is
positively impacting the market.
Technological: Advancements in material synthesis and processing technologies
are supporting development of novel silicone elastomers with enhanced
properties. Continuous R&D is expanding applications.
Key Takeaways
The global Silicone
Elastomers Market Demand is expected to witness high growth, exhibiting
CAGR of 7.4% over the forecast period, due to increasing demand from automotive
and medical industries. The market size is estimated to reach US$ 17.95 Bn by
2030.
Regional analysis: Asia Pacific dominates the global market with over 35% share
in 2023 attributed to rapid industrial development and presence of key players
in the region. China is the fastest growing market for silicone elastomers.
Key players operating in the silicone elastomers market include Dow Inc. (US),
Wacker Chemie AG (Germany), Momentive Performance Materials Inc. (US),
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd (Japan), China National Bluestar (Group) Co.,
(China), Reiss Manufacturing Inc. (US), and CHT Germany GmbH (Germany). Dow and
Wacker captured over 30% share of the overall market in 2023.
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