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有機矽和矽氧烷市場:2024-2032 年全球產業趨勢、佔有率、規模、成長、機會與預測Silicones and Siloxanes Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2024-2032 |
2023年,全球有機矽和矽氧烷IMARC Group規模達233億美元。
矽氧烷是指由重複的矽氧 (Si-O) 鍵組成的揮發性有機矽化合物,以環狀或直鏈形式存在。它們高度穩定、生理惰性,並具有潤滑性能。有機矽由矽氧烷配製而成,可以採取多種物理形式,從固體和半黏性糊狀物到液體和油。由於有機矽具有柔韌性、耐濕性、穩定性、惰性、氣體滲透性等有利特性,因此具有廣泛的工業應用。
有機矽的化學結構使其能夠以多種形式生產,而與有機矽結合的有機基團則為各種改性鋪平了道路。這種可變性允許有機矽在各種產品中使用,例如潤滑脂、脫模劑、消泡劑、油漆添加劑、疏水劑等。
矽氧烷(有機矽)對人類具有良好的耐受性,因此是創新治療、保健和護理方法不可或缺的一部分。烷基矽氧烷,特別是二甲基矽氧烷,由於其低表面張力、高表面活性、良好的鋪展力、化學惰性和熱穩定性而廣泛應用於乳液、消泡劑和糊劑中。液體矽膠通常用作潤滑劑,例如用於浴室和窗戶配件的防水密封劑,而固體矽橡膠則具有廣泛的應用,從蛋糕烘焙到內部衛生保護。
由於有機矽可提供堅固、耐用、耐候和抗紫外線的密封,且具有出色的附著力,因此可用於生產各種建築材料。除此之外,有機矽塗層的疏水特性可保護用於建築隔熱的聚氨酯泡沫,提高建築能源效率,同時有機矽塗層的疏水特性可保護外牆免受天氣損害。
有機矽聚合物和環狀矽氧烷在個人護理領域中被應用,作為除臭劑、頭髮、皮膚和防曬產品以及化妝品的溶劑。這可以歸因於它們所提供的好處,例如低皮膚刺激、低表面張力、消泡特性和揮發性。近年來,個人美容的增加增加了對化妝品的需求。預計這將促進有機矽和矽氧烷市場的成長。
此前,有機矽產品的消費主要限於已開發國家。然而,經濟發展、收入水準提高和生活水準提高刺激了新興國家對有機矽產品的需求。
The global silicones and siloxanes market size reached US$ 23.3 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 37.0 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1% during 2024-2032.
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.
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.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global silicones and siloxanes market report, along with forecasts at the global and regional level from 2024-2032. Our report has categorized the market based on type and application.
Silicones Market
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.
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
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.
Silicones
Other Applications
A dominant share of siloxanes is employed in the production of silicones which are further used in various industries.
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.
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.