Silicone Oil Market Updates by 2031
Analyst Perspective
The global silicone oil market is expected to register a CAGR of 6.7%. The global silicone oil market is rising due to demand for silicone-based products in the healthcare, electronics, construction, and automotive industries. The popularity of silicone is driven by its impressive thermal stability, electrical insulation, and resistance to chemicals and weathering. Additionally, the market benefits from increased investment in research and development as companies strive to enhance the performance of silicone-based products. Innovations, such as high-purity silicone acids with improved characteristics, are anticipated to fuel market growth, offering new opportunities in the market. High product cost, volatility of raw materials, and limited lubricity are significant challenges that may hamper the growth of the silicone oil market.
Market Overview
Silicone oil, characterized by its liquid polymerized siloxane with organic side chains, is becoming increasingly popular in many sectors. Silicon oil is broadly used as a lubricant and acts as a superior electrical insulator. The market is poised for growth as it displaces hydrocarbon-based alternatives, particularly in emerging economies. The increasing use of silicone oil in medical devices, implants, and drug delivery systems presents lucrative opportunities. Overall, the silicone oil market is projected for significant growth in the forecasted period, fuelled by its diverse applications and advantageous properties.
Market Drivers
The growing demand for silicone oil in personal care products can be attributed to its unique properties that make it an ideal ingredient in various formulations. Silicone oil is known for its ability to provide smoothness, softness, and shine to hair and skin products without leaving a greasy residue. It helps improve the spreadability of creams and lotions, enhances the texture of cosmetics, and provides long-lasting benefits such as water resistance and UV protection. Additionally, silicone oil is non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores, making it suitable for use in skincare products for all skin types. Furthermore, silicone oil has a high refractive index, which means it can create a reflective surface on the skin, giving it a smooth and radiant appearance. This makes it a popular ingredient in products like primers, foundations, and highlighters.
Market Segmentation
The global silicone oil market is segmented based on type, function, and end-use. The global silicone oil market is segmented based on type into straight silicone oil and modified silicone oil. The silicone oil market is segmented based on function into lubricants, water repulsion, heat carriers, working media, and others. Based on end-use, it is segmented into industrial, home care, personal care, transportation, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, electrical and electronics, sealants, and others.
Regional Analysis
The report provides a detailed industry overview, which includes qualitative and quantitative information. It gives information on an overview and forecast of the global silicone oil market based on several segments. It also provides market size and forecast estimates from 2021 to 2031 concerning five major regions: Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific (APAC), Middle East & Africa (MEA) and South & Central America. The silicone oil market by region is also sub-segmented by respective countries and segments. The silicone oil market report covers an analysis and forecast of eighteen countries globally and the prevailing trends and opportunities in the region.
The report analyses factors affecting the silicone oil market from both the demand and supply side. Furthermore, it evaluates market dynamics during the forecast period, i.e., drivers, challenges, opportunities, and future trends. The report also provides an extensive Porter's Five Forces analysis highlighting factors affecting the silicone oil market in these regions.
Key Players
The reports cover vital organic and inorganic growth strategy developments in the silicone oil market. Various companies concentrate on organic growth strategies such as product launches, approvals, patents, and others. Inorganic growth strategies activities observed in the market were acquisitions, partnerships & collaborations. These activities have paved the way for the development of the business and customer base of market players. The market players in the silicone oil market are anticipated to have lucrative growth opportunities with the growing demand for silicone oil in personal care products in the global market.
The report includes key companies' profiles, SWOT analysis, and silicone oil market strategies. The report also focuses on leading market players with information including components and services offered, company profiles, financial information for the last three years, and critical development in the past five years.
Below is a list of companies engaged in the silicone oil market.
- DOW
- Wacker Chemie AG
- Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
- Momentive
- CHT Germany GmbH
- BRB International B.V.
- Elkem ASA
- IOTA silicone
- Clearco Products Co., Inc.
- Aurolab
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. SCOPE OF THE STUDY
1.2. THE INSIGHT PARTNERS RESEARCH REPORT GUIDANCE
1.3. MARKET SEGMENTATION
1.3.1 Silicone Oil Market - By End-User Industry
1.3.2 Silicone Oil Market - By Application
1.3.3 Silicone Oil Market - By Region
1.3.3.1 By Country
2. KEY TAKEWAYS
3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
4. SILICONE OIL MARKET LANDSCAPE
4.1. OVERVIEW
4.2. PEST ANALYSIS
4.2.1 North America - Pest Analysis
4.2.2 Europe - Pest Analysis
4.2.3 Asia-Pacific - Pest Analysis
4.2.4 Middle East and Africa - Pest Analysis
4.2.5 South and Central America - Pest Analysis
4.3. EXPERT OPINIONS
5. SILICONE OIL MARKET - KEY MARKET DYNAMICS
5.1. KEY MARKET DRIVERS
5.2. KEY MARKET RESTRAINTS
5.3. KEY MARKET OPPORTUNITIES
5.4. FUTURE TRENDS
5.5. IMPACT ANALYSIS OF DRIVERS, RESTRAINTS & EXPECTED INFLUENCE OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC
6. SILICONE OIL MARKET - GLOBAL MARKET ANALYSIS
6.1. SILICONE OIL - GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW
6.2. SILICONE OIL - GLOBAL MARKET AND FORECAST TO 2028
6.3. MARKET POSITIONING/MARKET SHARE
7. SILICONE OIL MARKET - REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 - END-USER INDUSTRY
7.1. OVERVIEW
7.2. END-USER INDUSTRY MARKET FORECASTS AND ANALYSIS
7.3. INDUSTRIAL
7.3.1. Overview
7.3.2. Industrial Market Forecast and Analysis
7.4. PERSONAL CARE AND HOMECARE
7.4.1. Overview
7.4.2. Personal Care and Homecare Market Forecast and Analysis
7.5. TEXTILE
7.5.1. Overview
7.5.2. Textile Market Forecast and Analysis
7.6. ENERGY
7.6.1. Overview
7.6.2. Energy Market Forecast and Analysis
7.7. AUTOMOTIVE AND TRANSPORTATION
7.7.1. Overview
7.7.2. Automotive and Transportation Market Forecast and Analysis
7.8. AGRICULTURE
7.8.1. Overview
7.8.2. Agriculture Market Forecast and Analysis
7.9. OTHERS
7.9.1. Overview
7.9.2. Others Market Forecast and Analysis
8. SILICONE OIL MARKET - REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 - APPLICATION
8.1. OVERVIEW
8.2. APPLICATION MARKET FORECASTS AND ANALYSIS
8.3. LUBRICANTS
8.3.1. Overview
8.3.2. Lubricants Market Forecast and Analysis
8.4. WATER REPELLANTS
8.4.1. Overview
8.4.2. Water Repellants Market Forecast and Analysis
8.5. WORKING MEDIA
8.5.1. Overview
8.5.2. Working Media Market Forecast and Analysis
8.6. HEAT CARRIER
8.6.1. Overview
8.6.2. Heat Carrier Market Forecast and Analysis
8.7. OTHERS
8.7.1. Overview
8.7.2. Others Market Forecast and Analysis
9. SILICONE OIL MARKET REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 - GEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS
9.1. NORTH AMERICA
9.1.1 North America Silicone Oil Market Overview
9.1.2 North America Silicone Oil Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.1.3 North America Silicone Oil Market Forecasts and Analysis - By End-User Industry
9.1.4 North America Silicone Oil Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Application
9.1.5 North America Silicone Oil Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.1.5.1 United States Silicone Oil Market
9.1.5.1.1 United States Silicone Oil Market by End-User Industry
9.1.5.1.2 United States Silicone Oil Market by Application
9.1.5.2 Canada Silicone Oil Market
9.1.5.2.1 Canada Silicone Oil Market by End-User Industry
9.1.5.2.2 Canada Silicone Oil Market by Application
9.1.5.3 Mexico Silicone Oil Market
9.1.5.3.1 Mexico Silicone Oil Market by End-User Industry
9.1.5.3.2 Mexico Silicone Oil Market by Application
9.2. EUROPE
9.2.1 Europe Silicone Oil Market Overview
9.2.2 Europe Silicone Oil Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.2.3 Europe Silicone Oil Market Forecasts and Analysis - By End-User Industry
9.2.4 Europe Silicone Oil Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Application
9.2.5 Europe Silicone Oil Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.2.5.1 Germany Silicone Oil Market
9.2.5.1.1 Germany Silicone Oil Market by End-User Industry
9.2.5.1.2 Germany Silicone Oil Market by Application
9.2.5.2 France Silicone Oil Market
9.2.5.2.1 France Silicone Oil Market by End-User Industry
9.2.5.2.2 France Silicone Oil Market by Application
9.2.5.3 Italy Silicone Oil Market
9.2.5.3.1 Italy Silicone Oil Market by End-User Industry
9.2.5.3.2 Italy Silicone Oil Market by Application
9.2.5.4 United Kingdom Silicone Oil Market
9.2.5.4.1 United Kingdom Silicone Oil Market by End-User Industry
9.2.5.4.2 United Kingdom Silicone Oil Market by Application
9.2.5.5 Rest of Europe Silicone Oil Market
9.2.5.5.1 Rest of Europe Silicone Oil Market by End-User Industry
9.2.5.5.2 Rest of Europe Silicone Oil Market by Application
9.3. ASIA-PACIFIC
9.3.1 Asia-Pacific Silicone Oil Market Overview
9.3.2 Asia-Pacific Silicone Oil Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.3.3 Asia-Pacific Silicone Oil Market Forecasts and Analysis - By End-User Industry
9.3.4 Asia-Pacific Silicone Oil Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Application
9.3.5 Asia-Pacific Silicone Oil Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.3.5.1 Australia Silicone Oil Market
9.3.5.1.1 Australia Silicone Oil Market by End-User Industry
9.3.5.1.2 Australia Silicone Oil Market by Application
9.3.5.2 China Silicone Oil Market
9.3.5.2.1 China Silicone Oil Market by End-User Industry
9.3.5.2.2 China Silicone Oil Market by Application
9.3.5.3 India Silicone Oil Market
9.3.5.3.1 India Silicone Oil Market by End-User Industry
9.3.5.3.2 India Silicone Oil Market by Application
9.3.5.4 Japan Silicone Oil Market
9.3.5.4.1 Japan Silicone Oil Market by End-User Industry
9.3.5.4.2 Japan Silicone Oil Market by Application
9.3.5.5 South Korea Silicone Oil Market
9.3.5.5.1 South Korea Silicone Oil Market by End-User Industry
9.3.5.5.2 South Korea Silicone Oil Market by Application
9.3.5.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific Silicone Oil Market
9.3.5.6.1 Rest of Asia-Pacific Silicone Oil Market by End-User Industry
9.3.5.6.2 Rest of Asia-Pacific Silicone Oil Market by Application
9.4. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA
9.4.1 Middle East and Africa Silicone Oil Market Overview
9.4.2 Middle East and Africa Silicone Oil Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.4.3 Middle East and Africa Silicone Oil Market Forecasts and Analysis - By End-User Industry
9.4.4 Middle East and Africa Silicone Oil Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Application
9.4.5 Middle East and Africa Silicone Oil Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.4.5.1 South Africa Silicone Oil Market
9.4.5.1.1 South Africa Silicone Oil Market by End-User Industry
9.4.5.1.2 South Africa Silicone Oil Market by Application
9.4.5.2 Saudi Arabia Silicone Oil Market
9.4.5.2.1 Saudi Arabia Silicone Oil Market by End-User Industry
9.4.5.2.2 Saudi Arabia Silicone Oil Market by Application
9.4.5.3 U.A.E Silicone Oil Market
9.4.5.3.1 U.A.E Silicone Oil Market by End-User Industry
9.4.5.3.2 U.A.E Silicone Oil Market by Application
9.4.5.4 Rest of Middle East and Africa Silicone Oil Market
9.4.5.4.1 Rest of Middle East and Africa Silicone Oil Market by End-User Industry
9.4.5.4.2 Rest of Middle East and Africa Silicone Oil Market by Application
9.5. SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA
9.5.1 South and Central America Silicone Oil Market Overview
9.5.2 South and Central America Silicone Oil Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.5.3 South and Central America Silicone Oil Market Forecasts and Analysis - By End-User Industry
9.5.4 South and Central America Silicone Oil Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Application
9.5.5 South and Central America Silicone Oil Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.5.5.1 Brazil Silicone Oil Market
9.5.5.1.1 Brazil Silicone Oil Market by End-User Industry
9.5.5.1.2 Brazil Silicone Oil Market by Application
9.5.5.2 Argentina Silicone Oil Market
9.5.5.2.1 Argentina Silicone Oil Market by End-User Industry
9.5.5.2.2 Argentina Silicone Oil Market by Application
9.5.5.3 Rest of South and Central America Silicone Oil Market
9.5.5.3.1 Rest of South and Central America Silicone Oil Market by End-User Industry
9.5.5.3.2 Rest of South and Central America Silicone Oil Market by Application
10. INDUSTRY LANDSCAPE
10.1. MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
10.2. AGREEMENTS, COLLABORATIONS AND JOIN VENTURES
10.3. NEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES
10.4. EXPANSIONS AND OTHER STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENTS
11. SILICONE OIL MARKET, KEY COMPANY PROFILES
11.1. ACC SILICONES LTD,
11.1.1. Key Facts
11.1.2. Business Description
11.1.3. Products and Services
11.1.4. Financial Overview
11.1.5. SWOT Analysis
11.1.6. Key Developments
11.2. BRB INTERNATIONAL BV
11.2.1. Key Facts
11.2.2. Business Description
11.2.3. Products and Services
11.2.4. Financial Overview
11.2.5. SWOT Analysis
11.2.6. Key Developments
11.3. CLEARCO PRODUCTS CO., INC
11.3.1. Key Facts
11.3.2. Business Description
11.3.3. Products and Services
11.3.4. Financial Overview
11.3.5. SWOT Analysis
11.3.6. Key Developments
11.4. D R P SILICONE.
11.4.1. Key Facts
11.4.2. Business Description
11.4.3. Products and Services
11.4.4. Financial Overview
11.4.5. SWOT Analysis
11.4.6. Key Developments
11.5. ELKEM SILICONES
11.5.1. Key Facts
11.5.2. Business Description
11.5.3. Products and Services
11.5.4. Financial Overview
11.5.5. SWOT Analysis
11.5.6. Key Developments
11.6. EVONIK INDUSTRIES AG
11.6.1. Key Facts
11.6.2. Business Description
11.6.3. Products and Services
11.6.4. Financial Overview
11.6.5. SWOT Analysis
11.6.6. Key Developments
11.7. IOTA SILICONE OIL (ANHUI) CO., LTD.
11.7.1. Key Facts
11.7.2. Business Description
11.7.3. Products and Services
11.7.4. Financial Overview
11.7.5. SWOT Analysis
11.7.6. Key Developments
11.8. KCC BASILDON
11.8.1. Key Facts
11.8.2. Business Description
11.8.3. Products and Services
11.8.4. Financial Overview
11.8.5. SWOT Analysis
11.8.6. Key Developments
11.9. SHIN-ETSU CHEMICAL CO., LTD
11.9.1. Key Facts
11.9.2. Business Description
11.9.3. Products and Services
11.9.4. Financial Overview
11.9.5. SWOT Analysis
11.9.6. Key Developments
11.10. WACKER CHEMIE AG
11.10.1. Key Facts
11.10.2. Business Description
11.10.3. Products and Services
11.10.4. Financial Overview
11.10.5. SWOT Analysis
11.10.6. Key Developments
12. APPENDIX
12.1. ABOUT THE INSIGHT PARTNERS
12.2. GLOSSARY OF TERMS
The List of Companies
1. ACC Silicones Ltd,
2. BRB International BV
3. Clearco Products Co., Inc
4. D R P Silicone.
5. Elkem Silicones
6. Evonik Industries AG
7. Iota Silicone Oil (Anhui) Co., Ltd.
8. KCC Basildon
9. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd
10. Wacker Chemie AG
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