The Future of Silicone Elastomers to 2026

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The silicone elastomers global market was 415,000 tonnes in 2016, and increased at a CAGR of 6.15% to 496,000 tonnes in 2019. Due to COVID-19, the global market is estimated to have fallen to 421,000 tonnes in 2020, but expected to grow to 556,000 tonnes in 2026, at a CAGR of 5.1%.

Transportation is the largest end-use sector, with 27.7% of the market in 2020; and forecast to increase to 28.1% in 2026.

With global demand for silicone elastomers rising in many key applications as end users’ needs evolve in response to new stimuli and performance requirements, this latest market report from Smithers will examine in depth the global market for silicone elastomers; by product, by end-use and by geographical region and major country.

The report also identifies key growth prospects and technical challenges to wider adoption of silicone elastomer grades.

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Similarly to all global elastomer markets, that of silicone elastomers has also suffered a serious setback since the beginning of 2020. However, the major difference compared to other elastomers is that silicone elastomers are rebounding rapidly, despite (or more important because of) the COVID-19 pandemic. The growth in silicone elastomers has, to a large extent, been due to increased demand for use in medical applications, such as masks, tubing and coating hospital fabrics.

What will you discover?

The principal drivers for the growth of silicone elastomers:

The advent of COVID-19 has seriously challenged the market for silicone elastomers, presenting positive opportunities in medical and automotive applications, but a reduction in other markets
HTV products are currently the most important in silicone elastomers, however, LSR is increasing faster and will shortly overtake HTV
The need for combination of high temperature and high chemical resistance for automotive under-the-bonnet applications
The need for controlled electric vehicle battery management.

The Smithers Methodology

This report is based on extensive primary and secondary research. Primary research consisted of interviews with companies along the silicone elastomer supply chain, including materials suppliers, producers and users. This was supported by secondary research in the form of extensive literature analysis of published data, official government statistics, domestic and international trade organisation data, company websites, industry reports, trade press articles, presentations, and attendance at trade events.

Who should buy the report?

Synthetic rubber and polymer suppliers
Elastomer producers and users
Elastomer processing and testing equipment suppliers
Rubber and polymer additive suppliers

About the author:

Patrick Ellis has spent over 50 years working in the European plastics industry, in a variety of technical, marketing and management roles. He has worked for a number of multi-national organisations, including Shell, Borg-Warner, Monsanto, Hercules, Himont, Neste and the RTP Company. He has also written a number of articles on a wide range of subjects, including PP metallocene catalysts and technologies and alternative sources of lower-alpha olefins.

Name The Future of Silicone Elastomers to 2026

Date 10/31/2021

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FIGURE 0.1 The global market for silicone elastomers by region, 2016 (%)
FIGURE 0.2 The global market for silicone elastomers by region, 2019 (%)
FIGURE 0.3 The global market for silicone elastomers by region, 2020 (%)
FIGURE 0.4 The global market for silicone elastomers by region, 2026 (%)
FIGURE 0.5 The global market for silicone elastomers by end-use, 2016 (%)
FIGURE 0.6 The global market for silicone elastomers by end-use, 2019 (%)
FIGURE 0.7 The global market for silicone elastomers by end-use, 2020 (%)
FIGURE 0.8 The global market for silicone elastomers by end-use, 2026 (%)
FIGURE 0.9 The global market for silicone elastomers by process, 2016 (%)
FIGURE 0.10 The global market for silicone elastomers by process, 2019 (%)
FIGURE 0.11 The global market for silicone elastomers by process, 2020 (%)
FIGURE 0.12 The global market for silicone elastomers by process, 2026 (%)
FIGURE 0.13 The global market for silicone elastomers by material, 2016 (%)
FIGURE 0.14 The global market for silicone elastomers by material, 2019 (%)
FIGURE 0.15 The global market for silicone elastomers by material, 2020 (%)
FIGURE 0.16 The global market for silicone elastomers by material, 2026 (%)
TABLE ‎1.1 List of general product definitions related to silicone elastomers
TABLE ‎1.2 Further definitions and abbreviations used in this report
TABLE 2.1 World’s major producers of silicones and the market percentage (%)
TABLE 2.2 Principal global producers of silicones and silicone elastomers
TABLE 2.3 Principal compounders of silicone elastomers
TABLE 2.4 Comparison between silicone elastomers and other elastomers used in automotive applications
TABLE 3.1 Silicone elastomers in dielectric elastomer actuators and similar applications
TABLE 3.2 Electric vehicle battery management
TABLE 3.3 Liquid injection moulding
TABLE 3.4 Silicone elastomer foams
TABLE 3.5 EMI shielding gaskets
TABLE 3.6 Plasticised PVC replacement
TABLE 3.7 Silicone elastomer copolymers
TABLE 3.8 High refractive index silicone elastomers
TABLE 3.9 Additive manufacturing silicone elastomers developments
TABLE 4.1 Global market for high temperature vulcanisates (HTV)
TABLE 4.2 Global market for single pack room temperature vulcanisates (RTV-1)
TABLE 4.3 Global market for twin pack room temperature vulcanisates (RTV-2)
TABLE 4.2 Global market for liquid silicone rubbers (LSR)
TABLE 4.5 Global market for polydimethylsiloxane-based silicone elastomers (MQ)
TABLE 4.6 Global market for polyvinyl methyl siloxane-based silicone elastomers (VMQ
TABLE 4.7 Global market for polyphenylmethylsiloxane-based silicone elastomers (PMQ)
TABLE 4.8 Global market for polyphenylvinylmethylsiloxane-based silicone elastomers (PVMQ)
TABLE 4.9 Global market for polyfluorovinylmethylsiloxane-based silicone elastomers (FVMQ)
TABLE 5.1 Global market for silicone elastomers by end-use, 2016-26 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 5.2 Global market for silicone elastomers by end-use, 2016-19, 2020-26 & 2016-26 (CAGR %)
TABLE 5.3 Global market for silicone elastomers for transportation, 2016-26 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 5.4 Global market for silicone elastomers for transportation, 2016-19, 2020-26 & 2016-26 (CAGR %)
TABLE 5.5 Global market for silicone elastomers for electrical and electronics, 2016-26 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 5.6 Global market for silicone elastomers for electrical and electronics, 2016-19, 2020-26 & 2016-26 (CAGR %)
TABLE 5.7 Global market for silicone elastomers for building and construction, 2016-26 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 5.8 Global market for silicone elastomers for building and construction, 2016-19, 2020-26 & 2016-26 (CAGR %)
TABLE 5.9 Global market for silicone elastomers for medical and healthcare, 2016-26 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 5.10 Global market for silicone elastomers for medical and healthcare, 2016-19, 2020-26 & 2016-26 (CAGR %)
TABLE 5.11 Global market for silicone elastomers for consumer goods, 2016-26 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 5.12 Global market for silicone elastomers for consumer goods, 2016-19, 2020-26 & 2016-26 (CAGR %)
TABLE 5.13 Global market for silicone elastomers for other products, 2016-26 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 5.14 Global market for silicone elastomers for other products, 2016-19, 2020-26 & 2016-26 (CAGR %)
TABLE 6.1 Global market for silicone elastomers by region, 2016-26 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 6.2 Global market for silicone elastomers by region, 2016-19, 2020-26 & 2016-26 (CAGR %)
TABLE 6.3 Market for silicone elastomers for Europe, 2016-26 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 6.4 Market for silicone elastomers for Europe, 2016-19, 2020-26 & 2016-26 (CAGR %)
TABLE 6.5 Market for silicone elastomers for North America, 2016-26 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 6.6 Market for silicone elastomers for North America, 2016-19, 2020-26 & 2016-26 (CAGR %)
TABLE 6.7 Market for silicone elastomers for Central and South America, 2016-26 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 6.8 Market for silicone elastomers for Central and South America, 2016-19, 2020-26 & 2016-26 (CAGR %)
TABLE 6.9 Market for silicone elastomers for Asia/Pacific, 2016-26 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 6.10 Market for silicone elastomers for Asia/Pacific, 2016-19, 2020-26 & 2016-26 (CAGR %)
TABLE 6.11 Market for silicone elastomers for the rest of the world, 2016-26 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 6.12 Market for silicone elastomers for the rest of the world, 2016-19, 2020-26 & 2016-26 (CAGR %)
TABLE 6.13 Market for silicone elastomers for Europe by siloxane type (2016, 2019, 2020, 2026)
TABLE 6.14 Market for silicone elastomers for Europe by process type (2016, 2019, 2020, 2026)
TABLE 6.15 Market for silicone elastomers for Europe by end-use (2016, 2019, 2020, 2026)
TABLE 6.16 Market for silicone elastomers for North America by siloxane type (2016, 2019, 2020, 2026)
TABLE 6.17 Market for silicone elastomers for North America by process type (2016, 2019, 2020, 2026)
TABLE 6.18 Market for silicone elastomers for North America by end-use (2016, 2019, 2020, 2026)
TABLE 6.19 Market for silicone elastomers for Central and South America by siloxane type (2016, 2019, 2020, 2026)
TABLE 6.20 Market for silicone elastomers for Central and South America by process type (2016, 2019, 2020, 2026)
TABLE 6.21 Market for silicone elastomers for Central and South America by end-use (2016, 2019, 2020, 2026)
TABLE 6.22 Market for silicone elastomers for Asia/Pacific by siloxane type (2016, 2019, 2020, 2026)
TABLE 6.23 Market for silicone elastomers for Asia/Pacific by process type (2016, 2019, 2020, 2026)
TABLE 6.24 Market for silicone elastomers for Asia/Pacific by end-use (2016, 2019, 2020, 2026)
TABLE 6.25 Market for silicone elastomers for the rest of the world by siloxane type (2016, 2019, 2020, 2026)
TABLE 6.26 Market for silicone elastomers for the rest of the world by process type (2016, 2019, 2020, 2026)
TABLE 6.24 Market for silicone elastomers for the rest of the world by end-use (2016, 2019, 2020, 2026)

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