Silicone Gel Market by End-use Industry (Electrical & Electronics, Medical & Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics & Personal Care), and Region (North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and South America) - Global Forecast to 2026
The global silicone gel market is projected to reach USD 1.96 billion by 2026 at a CAGR of 6.9% from 2016 to 2026 in terms of value. The base year considered for the study is 2015 while the forecast period (midterm) is from 2016 to 2021 and (long term) is from 2016 to 2026. Silicone gels are composed of reactive silicone polymers and reactive silicone cross-linkers. These gels are increasingly being used in the electrical & electronics industry for various applications in automotive electronics and LED lighting. Moreover, these gels are also highly demanded for medical applications which range from very soft gels for prosthetic and implant applications to very sticky gels for topical and transdermal wound care applications.
Market Dynamics
Drivers
- Efficient and superior properties of silicones gels are boosting the demand
- High growth of electrical & electronics industry across the world
- Upcoming demand from various new end-use industries
Restraints
- High manufacturing cost
Opportunities
- High growth opportunities in emerging economies of Asia-Pacific
- Growing solar energy sector and LED lighting market provide market opportunity for silicone gel manufacturers
Challenges
- Fluctuation in raw material prices
Efficient and superior properties of silicones gels are boosting the demand
Water is a basic necessity for human existence and industrial development. Increasing population and expansion of industries increases the demand for water, which in turn, increases the need for membranes in water & wastewater treatment applications. Moreover, increasing concerns regarding wastewater discharge and drinking water quality is also driving the membrane separation technology market, globally.
The scarcity of pure water has provided opportunities for use of membranes in brackish water purification. High purity standards and stringent regulations regarding drinking water and industrial wastewater discharge are leading to increased water and wastewater treatment activities that use RO, UF, and MF membranes on a large scale. In the U.S., it is mandated by the law that citizens should be given clean and abundant water. The EUs bathing water standards policy have rules for safeguarding public health with clean bathing water and so on. All these policies are set to increase water & wastewater treatment processes across the world. This is driving the growth of the global membrane separation technology market.
Objectives Of The Study
- To define, describe, and forecast the silicone gels market on the basis of end-use industry, and region
- To provide detailed information about the key factors influencing the growth of the market (drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges)
- To strategically analyze micromarkets1 with respect to individual growth trends, future prospects, and contribution to the total market
- To analyze the opportunities in the market for stakeholders and provide a competitive landscape for market leaders
- To strategically profile key players and comprehensively analyze their market shares and core competencies2
The top-down and bottom-up both approaches have been used to estimate and validate the size of the global silicone gels market and to estimate the size of various other dependent submarkets. The research study involved the use of extensive secondary sources, directories, and databases such as Hoovers, Bloomberg, Chemical Weekly, Factiva, Food & Drug Association (FDA) ingredients certifications, Securities And Exchange Commission (SEC), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and other government and private websites, to identify and collect information useful for the technical, market-oriented, and commercial study of the silicone gels market.
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The major players covered in the report are Dow Corning Corporation (US), Wacker Chemie AG (Germany), Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd (Japan) and Bluestar Silicones (France).
Key Target audience
- Silicone gel manufacturers
- Silicone gel traders, distributors, and suppliers
- Raw material suppliers
- Government and research organizations
- FDA and other regulatory bodies
- Industry associations
- End-use industries
This study answers several questions for the stakeholders, primarily which market segments they should focus upon during the next two to five years to prioritize their efforts and investments.
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The research report categorizes the silicone gels market on the basis of end-use industry, and region. It provides a forecast of the market size, in terms of value and volume, and an analysis of trends in each of the submarkets.
On the basis of end-use industry
- Electrical & electronics
- Automotive Electronics
- LED Lighting
- HV Insulation
- Photovoltaic Sector
- Medical & Pharmaceuticals
- Prosthetic & Implants
- Scar Treatment & Wound Care
- Pharmaceuticals
- Others
- Cosmetics & Personal Care
- Other Industries
- Agriculture
- Footwear
- Aerospace & Defense
On the basis of region
- North America
- Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- South America
Critical questions which the report answers
- What are the upcoming trends for silicone gels in developing nations?
- Which are the key players in the market and how intense is the competition?
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The global silicone gel market, in terms of value, is projected to reach USD 1.96 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 6.9%, from 2016 to 2026. High-growth of the electrical & electronics industry and increase in in demand of silicone gel for new applications like comfort pads, protective skin coverings, and sealing applications in the medical, footwear, aerospace & defense and agriculture industries pharmaceutical industry are the key reasons driving the growth of the global silicone gel market.
The global silicone gel market is dominated by the electrical & electronics industry. This end-use industry is projected to lead the silicone gel market, in terms of value and volume, from 2016 to 2026. This is due to the key properties of silicone gels such as hydrophobicity, high dielectric breakdown, resistance to high and low temperatures, which enable these gels to be used in critical and harsh environments in the electrical & electronics industry. However, the high manufacturing cost of the silicone gel, as compared to its substitutes, is restricting their use to certain specific applications. This is hampering the growth of the market. The growing demand from the medical industry is a key opportunity for companies in this market. This is due to the increasing aging population, worldwide, along with increasing awareness about health concerns drives medical applications of silicone gel.
Asia-Pacific is largest and the fastest growing region of the silicone gel market. There is an increase in the demand for silicone gel applications, especially in the emerging markets of Asia-Pacific. This demand is attributed to growth of end-use industries, competitive manufacturing costs, and high economic growth rate in the Asia-Pacific silicone gel market. Moreover, the rising usage in the photovoltaic sector coupled with the demand for small, low cost and advanced electronics component in leading Asia-Pacific countries such as China, India, Japan, and South Korea is fuelling the demand for silicone gel in this region. These factors are attracting companies to adopt investment and expansion strategies in this region.
North America is the second largest market for the silicone gels. The market in this region is highly diversified and the manufacturers are strongly focusing on development of new products and advanced technology to cater the demand of its end users. The leading companies operating in the North American silicone gel market are Dow Chemical Company (U.S.), NuSil Technology LLC (U.S.), and Momentive Performance Materials Inc. (U.S.). These companies are undertaking several strategic developments including new product launch, expansion, merger, and partnership to strengthen their competitiveness in the highly potential market of North America.
Silicone gels is witnessing high growth owing to its increasing demand from end-use industries for various applications The major end-use industries of silicone gel include electrical & electronics, medical & pharmaceuticals, cosmetics & personal care, and others.
Electrical & Electronics
There is high demand for silicone gel in electrical & electronics industry for various applications such as highly sensitive circuits, semiconductor, and other electronic components and assemblies due to its stability in low and high temperatures. It is also used in high-voltage applications, absorption of sound waves, and for the damping of vibrations and oscillations. In addition, it is an ideal material for HV applications, as it effectively insulates underground and above ground power and cable lines.
The growing trend of miniaturization in the electronics industry has forced electronics component manufacturers to produce smaller components that require higher heat resistance to reduce the probability of failure and ensure reliability. Thus, the demand for silicone gels in the electrical & electronics industry is witness rapid growth, as it provides adequate protection at component interfaces that is a critical requirement in higher power electronics.
Medical & Pharmaceuticals
Silicone gel is extensively used in various medical & pharmaceuticals applications owing to its versatility, biocompatibility, conditioning benefits, low surface tension, high permeability, and pressure-sensitive properties. Silicone gel is used in many life saving devices such as pacemakers and also used as active ingredients in products such as antacid and ant flatulent formulations.
In medical industry silicone gel is used as seals, gaskets, microfluidics, shrouds, and others applications that demand high biocompatibility. It is also widely used in breast implants, contact lenses, dressings and bandages, and a variety of other medical applications.
Cosmetics & Personal care
Silicone gel and silicone elastomers are widely used in the cosmetics & personal care industry. The crosslinked silicone gel-based products provide unique functional and aesthetic attributes to the cosmetic formulator. Silicone gel offers several functional benefits including a rheological stable base with delivery benefits and good compatibility with other solvents, actives, and inert ingredients in the formula. Silicone gel material spreads evenly and provides a silky and cushioning feel to the skin. It offers smooth, silky delivery onto the skin with excellent spreading capacity; soft, non-greasy, rub-in during application; and reduced tack in finished formulations.
Critical questions the report answers:
- What are the upcoming hot bets for membrane separation technology market?
- How market dynamics is changing for different types of technology in different applications?
Some of the key market players in the silicone gel market are Dow Corning (US), Wacker Chemie AG (Germany), Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd (Japan) and Bluestar Silicones (France). New Product Launch and expansion are among the key strategies adopted by these major market players. For instances, in October, 2016, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. expanded its silicone business by establishing a plant in Japan, and at the same time, expanding its Technical Centre in Japan that performs technical services for silicone rubber molding and processing.
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction (Page No. - 13)
1.1 Objectives of the Study
1.2 Market Definition
1.3 Scope of the Market
1.3.1 Markets Covered
1.3.2 Years Considered for the Study
1.4 Currency
1.5 Package Size
1.6 Limitation
1.7 Stakeholders
2 Research Methodology (Page No. - 16)
2.1 Research Data
2.1.1 Secondary Data
2.1.1.1 Key Data From Secondary Sources
2.1.2 Primary Data
2.1.2.1 Key Data From Primary Sources
2.1.2.2 Key Industry Insights
2.1.2.3 Breakdown of Primary Interviews
2.2 Market Size Estimation
2.2.1 Bottom-Up Approach
2.2.2 Top-Down Approach
2.3 Data Triangulation
2.4 Research Assumption
3 Executive Summary (Page No. - 24)
4 Premium Insights (Page No. - 28)
4.1 Significant Opportunities in the Global Silicone Gel Market
4.2 Silicone Gel Market Growth, By End-Use Industries
4.3 Silicone Gel Market in Asia-Pacific, By Application and Leading Country, 2015
4.4 Silicone Gel Market Attractiveness
5 Market Overview (Page No. - 32)
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Market Segmentation
5.2.1 By End-Use Industry
5.2.2 By Region
5.3 Market Dynamics
5.3.1 Drivers
5.3.1.1 Efficient & Superior Properties of Silicone Gels Boosting Demand
5.3.1.2 High Growth of Electrical & Electronics Industry Across the World
5.3.1.3 Upcoming Demand From Various New End-Use Industries
5.3.2 Restraints
5.3.2.1 High Manufacturing Cost
5.3.3 Opportunities
5.3.3.1 High Growth Opportunities in Emerging Economies of Asia-Pacific
5.3.3.2 Growing Solar Energy and LED Lighting Sector Provides Market Opportunity for Silicone Gel Manufacturers
5.3.4 Challenges
5.3.4.1 Fluctuation in Raw Material Price
6 Industry Trends (Page No. - 40)
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Value Chain Analysis
6.3 Porters Five Forces Analysis
6.3.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
6.3.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
6.3.3 Threat of Substitutes
6.3.4 Threat of New Entrants
6.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
7 Silicone Gel Market, By End-Use Industry (Page No. - 45)
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Electrical & Electronics
7.2.1 Automotive Electronics
7.2.2 LED Lighting
7.2.3 HV Insulation
7.2.4 Photovoltaic(PV)
7.3 Medical & Pharmaceuticals
7.3.1 Prosthetic and Implant
7.3.2 Scar Treatment and Wound Care
7.3.3 Pharmaceuticals
7.3.4 Others
7.4 Cosmetics & Personal Care
7.5 Others
8 Silicone Gel Market, By Region (Page No. - 51)
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Asia-Pacific
8.2.1 China
8.2.2 Japan
8.2.3 South Korea
8.2.4 India
8.2.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
8.3 North America
8.3.1 U.S.
8.3.2 Canada
8.3.3 Mexico
8.4 Europe
8.4.1 Germany
8.4.2 France
8.4.3 U.K.
8.4.4 Italy
8.4.5 Russia
8.4.6 Turkey
8.4.7 Rest of Europe
8.5 Middle East & Africa
8.5.1 South Africa
8.5.2 Saudi Arabia
8.5.3 UAE
8.5.4 Rest of Middle East & Africa
8.6 South America
8.6.1 Brazil
8.6.2 Rest of South America
9 Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 90)
9.1 Overview
9.2 Market Share Analysis
9.3 Competitive Situations and Trends
9.3.1 Expansions
9.3.2 New Product Launches
9.3.3 Investments & Partnerships
9.3.4 Mergers
10 Company Profiles (Page No. - 96)
(Overview, Financial*, Products & Services, Strategy, and Developments)
10.1 DOW Corning Corporation
10.2 Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
10.3 Wacker Chemie AG
10.4 Momentive Performance Materials Inc.
10.5 Bluestar Silicones (Elkem Group)
10.6 ACC Silicones Ltd.
10.7 Gelest Inc.
10.8 KCC Corporation
10.9 Nusil Technology LLC.
10.10 Siltech Corporation
10.11 Other Market Players
10.11.1 Applied Silicone Corporation
10.11.2 Henkel AG & Co.
10.11.3 North Cost Medical Inc.
10.11.4 Novaguard Solutions
10.11.5 Silicone Solutions
*Details Might Not Be Captured in Case of Unlisted Companies
11 Appendix (Page No. - 116)
11.1 Discussion Guide
11.2 Introducing RT: Real-Time Market Intelligence
11.3 Knowledge Store: Marketsandmarkets Subscription Portal
11.4 Related Reports
11.5 Author Details
List of Tables (88 Tables)
Table 1 Market Segmentation of Silicone Gel, By End-Use Industry
Table 2 Silicone Gel Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (USD Million)
Table 3 Silicone Gel Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (Kiloton)
Table 4 Silicone Gel Market Size, By Region, 20142026 (USD Million)
Table 5 Silicone Gel Market Size, By Region, 20142026 (Kiloton)
Table 6 Asia-Pacific: Silicone Gel Market Size, By Country, 20142026 (USD Million)
Table 7 Asia-Pacific: Market Size, By Country, 20142026 (Ton)
Table 8 Asia-Pacific: Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (USD Million)
Table 9 Asia-Pacific: Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (Ton)
Table 10 China: Economic Outlook, 2015
Table 11 China: Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (USD Million)
Table 12 China: Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (Ton)
Table 13 Japan: Economic Outlook, 2015
Table 14 Japan: Silicone Gel Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (USD Million)
Table 15 Japan: Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (Ton)
Table 16 South Korea: Economic Outlook, 2015
Table 17 South Korea: Silicone Gel Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (USD Million)
Table 18 South Korea: Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (Ton)
Table 19 India: Economic Outlook, 2015
Table 20 India: Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (USD Million)
Table 21 India: Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (Ton)
Table 22 Rest of Asia-Pacific: Silicone Gel Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (USD Million)
Table 23 Rest of Asia-Pacific: Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (Ton)
Table 24 North America: Silicone Gel Market Size, By Country, 20142026 (USD Million)
Table 25 North America: Market Size, By Country, 20142026 (Ton)
Table 26 North America: Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (USD Million)
Table 27 North America: Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (Ton)
Table 28 U.S.: Economic Outlook, 2015
Table 29 U.S.: Silicone Gel Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (USD Million)
Table 30 U.S.: Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (Ton)
Table 31 Canada: Economic Outlook, 2015
Table 32 Canada: Silicone Gel Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (USD Million)
Table 33 Canada: Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (Ton)
Table 34 Mexico: Economic Outlook, 2015
Table 35 Mexico: Silicone Gel Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (USD Million)
Table 36 Mexico: Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (Ton)
Table 37 Europe: Silicone Gel Market Size, By Country, 20142026 (USD Million)
Table 38 Europe: Market Size, By Country, 20142026 (Ton)
Table 39 Europe: Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (USD Million)
Table 40 Europe: Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (Ton)
Table 41 Germany: Economic Outlook, 2015
Table 42 Germany: Silicone Gel Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (USD Million)
Table 43 Germany: Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (Ton)
Table 44 France: Economic Outlook, 2015
Table 45 France: Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (USD Million)
Table 46 France: Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (Ton)
Table 47 U.K.: Economic Outlook, 2015
Table 48 U.K.: Silicone Gel Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (USD Million)
Table 49 U.K.: Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (Ton)
Table 50 Italy: Economic Outlook, 2015
Table 51 Italy: Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (USD Million)
Table 52 Italy: Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (Ton)
Table 53 Russia: Economic Outlook, 2015
Table 54 Russia: Silicone Gel Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (USD Million)
Table 55 Russia: Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (Ton)
Table 56 Turkey: Economic Outlook, 2015
Table 57 Turkey: Silicone Gel Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (USD Million)
Table 58 Turkey: Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (Ton)
Table 59 Rest of Europe: Silicone Gel Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (USD Million)
Table 60 Rest of Europe: Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (Ton)
Table 61 Middle East & Africa: Silicone Gel Market Size, By Country, 20142026 (USD Million)
Table 62 Middle East & Africa: Market Size, By Country, 20142026 (Ton)
Table 63 Middle East & Africa: Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (USD Million)
Table 64 Middle East & Africa: Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (Ton)
Table 65 South Africa: Economic Outlook, 2015
Table 66 South Africa: Silicone Gel Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (USD Million)
Table 67 South Africa: Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (Ton)
Table 68 Saudi Arabia: Economic Outlook, 2015
Table 69 Saudi Arabia: Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (USD Million)
Table 70 Saudi Arabia: Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (Ton)
Table 71 UAE: Economic Outlook, 2015
Table 72 UAE: Silicone Gel Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (USD Million)
Table 73 UAE: Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (Ton)
Table 74 Rest of Middle East & Africa: Silicone Gel Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (USD Million)
Table 75 Rest of Middle East & Africa: Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (Ton)
Table 76 South America: Silicone Gel Market Size, By Country, 20142026 (USD Million)
Table 77 South America: Market Size, By Country, 20142026 (Ton)
Table 78 South America: Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (USD Million)
Table 79 South America: Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (Ton)
Table 80 Brazil: Economic Outlook, 2015
Table 81 Brazil: Silicone Gel Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (USD Million)
Table 82 Brazil: Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (Ton)
Table 83 Rest of South America: Silicone Gel Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (USD Million)
Table 84 Rest of South America: Market Size, By End-Use Industry, 20142026 (Ton)
Table 85 Expansions: 20132016
Table 86 New Product Launches: 20132016
Table 87 Investments & Partnerships: 20132016
Table 88 Mergers: 20132016
List of Figures (37 Figures)
Figure 1 Silicone Gel: Market Segmentation
Figure 2 Silicone Gel Market: Research Design
Figure 3 Market Size Estimation: Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 4 Market Size Estimation: Top-Down Approach
Figure 5 Silicone Gel Market: Data Triangulation
Figure 6 Assumptions Considered in the Research Study
Figure 7 Silicone Gel Market to Witness Highest CAGR in Electrical & Electronics End-Use Industry
Figure 8 Asia-Pacific to Register the Fastest Growth Rate in Silicone Gel Market (2016-2021)
Figure 9 Asia-Pacific LED Silicone Gel Market in 2015
Figure 10 Electrical & Electronics Industry to Dominate the Global Silicone Gel Market
Figure 11 Silicone Gel Market Projected to Witness Highest CAGR in Electrical & Electronics (20162021)
Figure 12 China Accounted for the Largest Share of the Silicone Gel Market in Asia-Pacific
Figure 13 U.S. Accounted for the Largest Share of the Silicone Gel Market in 2015
Figure 14 Market Segmentation of Silicone Gel, By Region
Figure 15 Impact Analysis of Short, Medium, and Long-Term Drivers and Restraints
Figure 16 High Growth of Electrical & Electronics Industry to Drive the Market
Figure 17 Asia to Witness the Fastest Growth in Global Electronics Industry From 2014 to 2016, By Region
Figure 18 Manufacturers are the Most Important Entity in the Value Chain
Figure 19 Porters Five Forces Analysis
Figure 20 Electrical & Electronics Dominates the Silicone Gel Market, By End-Use Industry
Figure 21 Regional Snapshot: India and China are Emerging as Strategic Destinations
Figure 22 Asia-Pacific Market Snapshot: China to Be the Largest Market, 20162021
Figure 23 China Leads the Silicone Gel Market in Asia-Pacific
Figure 24 North America Market Snapshot: U.S. Accounted for the Largest Market Share
Figure 25 Companies Adopted Expansions as the Key Growth Strategy
Figure 26 DOW Corning Corporation LED the Silicone Gel Market in 2015
Figure 27 Battle for Developmental Market Share: Expansions and New Product Launches as the Key Strategies
Figure 28 DOW Corning Corporation: Company Snapshot
Figure 29 DOW Corning Corporation: SWOT Analysis
Figure 30 Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd: Company Snapshot
Figure 31 Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.: SWOT Analysis
Figure 32 Momentive Performance Materials Inc.: Company Snapshot
Figure 33 Momentive Performance Materials Inc.: SWOT Analysis
Figure 34 Wacker Chemie AG: Company Snapshot
Figure 35 Wacker Chemie AG: SWOT Analysis
Figure 36 Bluestar Silicones: SWOT Analysis
Figure 37 KCC Corporation: Company Snapshot
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