실리콘 및 실록산 시장 : 세계 산업 동향, 점유율, 규모, 성장, 기회 및 예측(2025-2033년)

The global silicones and siloxanes market size reached USD 24.5 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 38.3 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.85% during 2025-2033.

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.

Global Silicones and Siloxanes Market Drivers:

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.

Key Market Segmentation:

Silicones Market

Breakup by Type:

• 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.

Breakup by Application:

• 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

Breakup by Type:

• 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.

Breakup by Application:

• Silicones
• Other Applications

A dominant share of siloxanes is employed in the production of silicones which are further used in various industries.

Regional Insights:

• 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.

Competitive Landscape:

The market is concentrated in nature with the presence of a handful of players who account for the majority of the total production. Some of the leading players operating in the market are:

• 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.

Key Questions Answered in This Report

• 1.What was the size of the global silicones and siloxanes market in 2024?
• 2.What is the expected growth rate of the global silicones and siloxanes market during 2025-2033?
• 3.What are the key factors driving the global silicones and siloxanes market?
• 4.What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global silicones and siloxanes market?
• 5.What is the breakup of the global silicones market based on the type?
• 6.What is the breakup of the global silicones market based on the application?
• 7.What is the breakup of the global siloxanes market based on the type?
• 8.What is the breakup of the global siloxanes market based on the application?
• 9.What are the key regions in the global silicones and siloxanes market?
• 10.Who are the key players/companies in the global silicones and siloxanes market?

Table of Contents

1 Preface

2 Scope and Methodology

• 2.1 Objectives of the Study
• 2.2 Stakeholders
• 2.3 Data Sources
  • 2.3.1 Primary Sources
  • 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
• 2.4 Market Estimation
  • 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
  • 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
• 2.5 Forecasting Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Introduction

• 4.1 Overview
• 4.2 Properties
• 4.3 Key Industry Trends

5 Global Silicones Market

• 5.1 Market Overview
• 5.2 Market Performance
  • 5.2.1 Volume Trends
  • 5.2.2 Value Trends
• 5.3 Price Analysis
  • 5.3.1 Key Price Indicators
  • 5.3.2 Price Structure
  • 5.3.3 Price Trends
• 5.4 Impact of COVID-19
• 5.5 Market Breakup by Silicone Type
• 5.6 Market Breakup by Application
• 5.7 Market Breakup by Region
• 5.8 Market Forecast

6 Global Siloxanes Market

• 6.1 Market Overview
• 6.2 Market Performance
  • 6.2.1 Volume Trends
  • 6.2.2 Value Trends
• 6.3 Price Analysis
  • 6.3.1 Key Price Indicators
  • 6.3.2 Price Structure
  • 6.3.3 Price Trends
• 6.4 Impact of COVID-19
• 6.5 Market Breakup by Siloxane Type
• 6.6 Market Breakup by Application
• 6.7 Market Breakup by Region
• 6.8 Market Forecast
• 6.9 SWOT Analysis
  • 6.9.1 Overview
  • 6.9.2 Strengths
  • 6.9.3 Weaknesses
  • 6.9.4 Opportunities
  • 6.9.5 Threats
• 6.10 Value Chain Analysis
  • 6.10.1 Overview
  • 6.10.2 Research and Development
  • 6.10.3 Raw Material Procurement
  • 6.10.4 Manufacturing
  • 6.10.5 Marketing
  • 6.10.6 Distribution
  • 6.10.7 End-Use
• 6.11 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • 6.11.1 Overview
  • 6.11.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
  • 6.11.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
  • 6.11.4 Degree of Rivalry
  • 6.11.5 Threat of New Entrants
  • 6.11.6 Threat of Substitutes

7 Silicones: Market Breakup by Type

• 7.1 Elastomers
  • 7.1.1 Market Trends
  • 7.1.2 Market Forecast
• 7.2 Fluids
  • 7.2.1 Market Trends
  • 7.2.2 Market Forecast
• 7.3 Resins
  • 7.3.1 Market Trends
  • 7.3.2 Market Forecast
• 7.4 Gels
  • 7.4.1 Market Trends
  • 7.4.2 Market Forecast

8 Silicones: Market Breakup by Application

• 8.1 Industrial Applications
  • 8.1.1 Market Trends
  • 8.1.2 Market Forecast
• 8.2 Construction Materials
  • 8.2.1 Market Trends
  • 8.2.2 Market Forecast
• 8.3 Home and Personal Care
  • 8.3.1 Market Trends
  • 8.3.2 Market Forecast
• 8.4 Transportation
  • 8.4.1 Market Trends
  • 8.4.2 Market Forecast
• 8.5 Energy
  • 8.5.1 Market Trends
  • 8.5.2 Market Forecast
• 8.6 Healthcare
  • 8.6.1 Market Trends
  • 8.6.2 Market Forecast
• 8.7 Electronics
  • 8.7.1 Market Trends
  • 8.7.2 Market Forecast
• 8.8 Others
  • 8.8.1 Market Trends
  • 8.8.2 Market Forecast

9 Silicones: Market Breakup by Region

• 9.1 Asia-Pacific
  • 9.1.1 Market Trends
  • 9.1.2 Market Forecast
• 9.2 Europe
  • 9.2.1 Market Trends
  • 9.2.2 Market Forecast
• 9.3 North America
  • 9.3.1 Market Trends
  • 9.3.2 Market Forecast
• 9.4 Central and South America
  • 9.4.1 Market Trends
  • 9.4.2 Market Forecast
• 9.5 Middle East and Africa
  • 9.5.1 Market Trends
  • 9.5.2 Market Forecast

10 Siloxanes: Market Breakup by Type

• 10.1 Linear
  • 10.1.1 Market Trends
  • 10.1.2 Market Forecast
• 10.2 Cyclic
  • 10.2.1 Market Trends
  • 10.2.2 Market Forecast

11 Siloxanes: Market Breakup by Application

• 11.1 Silicones
  • 11.1.1 Market Trends
  • 11.1.2 Market Forecast
• 11.2 Other Applications
  • 11.2.1 Market Trends
  • 11.2.2 Market Forecast

12 Siloxanes: Market Breakup by Region

• 12.1 Asia-Pacific
  • 12.1.1 Market Trends
  • 12.1.2 Market Forecast
• 12.2 Europe
  • 12.2.1 Market Trends
  • 12.2.2 Market Forecast
• 12.3 North America
  • 12.3.1 Market Trends
  • 12.3.2 Market Forecast
• 12.4 Central and South America
  • 12.4.1 Market Trends
  • 12.4.2 Market Forecast
• 12.5 Middle East and Africa
  • 12.5.1 Market Trends
  • 12.5.2 Market Forecast

13 Silicones and Siloxanes: Trade Data

• 13.1 Imports by Major Countries
• 13.2 Exports by Major Countries

14 Competitive Landscape

• 14.1 Competitive Structure
• 14.2 Key Players

15 Silicones and Siloxanes Manufacturing Process

• 15.1 Product Overview
• 15.2 Manufacturing Process
• 15.3 Detailed Process Flow
• 15.4 Chemical Reactions Involved
• 15.5 Raw Material Requirements
• 15.6 Mass Balance and Feedstock Conversion Rates
• 15.7 Key Success and Risk Factors

16 Silicones and Siloxanes: Feedstock Analysis

• 16.1 Hydrochloric Acid
  • 16.1.1 Volume and Value Trends
  • 16.1.2 Price Trends
  • 16.1.3 Market Breakup by Region
  • 16.1.4 Market Breakup by End-Use Sector
  • 16.1.5 Key Suppliers
• 16.2 Methanol
  • 16.2.1 Volume and Value Trends
  • 16.2.2 Price Trends
  • 16.2.3 Market Breakup by Region
  • 16.2.4 Market Breakup by End-Use Sector
  • 16.2.5 Key Suppliers
• 16.3 Silicon Metal
  • 16.3.1 Volume and Value Trends
  • 16.3.2 Price Trends
  • 16.3.3 Market Breakup by Region
  • 16.3.4 Market Breakup by End-Use Sector
  • 16.3.5 Key Suppliers

17 Profiles of Key Players

• 17.1 Dow Chemical Company
  • 17.1.1 Company Overview
  • 17.1.2 Description
  • 17.1.3 Product Portfolio
  • 17.1.4 Financial Performance
• 17.2 Wacker Chemie AG
  • 17.2.1 Company Overview
  • 17.2.2 Description
  • 17.2.3 Product Portfolio
  • 17.2.4 Financial Performance
• 17.3 Momentive Performance Materials Inc.
  • 17.3.1 Company Overview
  • 17.3.2 Description
  • 17.3.3 Product Portfolio
  • 17.3.4 Financial Performance
• 17.4 Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
  • 17.4.1 Company Overview
  • 17.4.2 Description
  • 17.4.3 Product Portfolio
  • 17.4.4 Financial Performance
• 17.5 Elkem ASA
  • 17.5.1 Company Overview
  • 17.5.2 Description
  • 17.5.3 Product Portfolio
  • 17.5.4 Financial Performance