Silicone Market Size Is Likely to Exceed 2.5 Million Tons by 2023 with Gains of over 5.5% from 2016 to 2023

Silicone market size was estimated at over 1.65 million tons in 2014 and is likely to exceed 2.5 million tons by 2023 with gains of over 5.5% from 2016 to 2023. This market is likely to exceed USD 22 billion by 2023 growing with an estimated CAGR of close to 6% from 2016 to 2023.

China silicone market size dominated demand, with over 40% of the total consumption in 2014 and is likely to witness significant gains of over 8% up to 2023. Europe accounted close to 30% of the total demand in 2014 and is likely to witness steady gains over the forecast period.

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Silicone elastomers market was the most significant segment and is likely to witness gains at over 6.5%, owing to growing demand from automotive, infrastructure & construction. Silicone fluids are likely to witness moderate growth rates of over 3.8% up to 2023 with demand expected from end-use industries such as toiletries, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Silicone resins are likely to witness below average growth rates of close to 3% up to 2023 with anticipated demand from construction industry.

The global silicone market share is fragmented and is expected to witness few mergers & acquisitions over the forecast period. Key companies operating in this industry include Wacjer Chemie, Dow Corning, Ashland, BASG and 3M Company. Other prominent manufacturers include Arkema, ICM Products, Evonik Industries, Jiangsu Hongda New Material Co. Ltd.

Application Insights:

Increase in infrastructure investment and positive outlook on construction and housing space is likely to drive silicone market. Construction is one of the major application avenues, with water repellent coatings, glass coatings, solar panel sealants, LED fixtures, epoxy coatings, sealants and masonry coatings. Sealants are widely used for bonding applications in bathrooms, kitchens and windows which helps in minimizing energy consumption and...