DUBLIN , April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Silicones and Siloxanes Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

In 2020, the global silicones and siloxanes market reached a value of US$ 15.1 Billion and US$ 8.8 Billion respectively. 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. Looking forward the global silicones and siloxanes market is expected to exhibit moderate growth during the next five years. 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. Competitive Landscape: The market is concentrated in nature with the presence of a handful of players who account for the majority of the total production.

Some of the leading players operating in the market are:

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. Key Questions Answered in This Report:

How has the global silicones and siloxanes market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?

What are the key regions in the global silicones and siloxanes market?

What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global silicones and siloxanes market?

What has been the impact of silicones and siloxanes on the global silicones and siloxanes market?

What are the key application segments in the global silicones and siloxanes market?

Which are the popular product types in the global silicones and siloxanes market?

What are the price trends of silicones and siloxanes?

What are the major raw materials required in the production of silicones?

What are the major raw materials required in the production of siloxanes?

How are silicones and siloxanes manufactured?

What are the various stages in the value chain of silicones and siloxanes?

Who are the key players in the global silicones and siloxanes market?

What is the structure of the global silicones and siloxanes market?

What is the degree of competition in the global silicones and siloxanes market?

What is the supply demand of various feedstocks that are used in the manufacturing of silicones and siloxanes?

Who are the key manufacturers of silicone and siloxane feedstocks?

What are the import and export trends in the global silicones and siloxanes market?

Key Topics Covered: 1 Preface 2 Scope and Methodology 2.1 Objectives of the Study 2.2 Stakeholders 2.3 Data Sources 2.3.1 Primary Sources 2.3.2 Secondary Sources 2.4 Market Estimation 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach 2.5 Forecasting Methodology 3 Executive Summary 4 Introduction 4.1 Overview 4.2 Properties 4.3 Key Industry Trends 5 Global Silicones Market 5.1 Market Overview 5.2 Market Performance 5.2.1 Volume Trends 5.2.2 Value Trends 5.3 Price Analysis 5.3.1 Key Price Indicators 5.3.2 Price Structure 5.3.3 Price Trends 5.4 Impact of COVID-19 5.5 Market Breakup by Silicone Type 5.6 Market Breakup by Application 5.7 Market Breakup by Region 5.8 Market Forecast 6 Global Siloxanes Market 6.1 Market Overview 6.2 Market Performance 6.2.1 Volume Trends 6.2.2 Value Trends 6.3 Price Analysis 6.3.1 Key Price Indicators 6.3.2 Price Structure 6.3.3 Price Trends 6.4 Impact of COVID-19 6.5 Market Breakup by Siloxane Type 6.6 Market Breakup by Application 6.7 Market Breakup by Region 6.8 Market Forecast 6.9 SWOT Analysis 6.9.1 Overview 6.9.2 Strengths 6.9.3 Weaknesses 6.9.4 Opportunities 6.9.5 Threats 6.10 Value Chain Analysis 6.10.1 Overview 6.10.2 Research and Development 6.10.3 Raw Material Procurement 6.10.4 Manufacturing 6.10.5 Marketing 6.10.6 Distribution 6.10.7 End-Use 6.11 Porter's Five Forces Analysis 6.11.1 Overview 6.11.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers 6.11.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers 6.11.4 Degree of Rivalry 6.11.5 Threat of New Entrants 6.11.6 Threat of Substitutes 7 Silicones: Market Breakup by Type 7.1 Elastomers 7.1.1 Market Trends 7.1.2 Market Forecast 7.2 Fluids 7.2.1 Market Trends 7.2.2 Market Forecast 7.3 Resins 7.3.1 Market Trends 7.3.2 Market Forecast 7.4 Gels 7.4.1 Market Trends 7.4.2 Market Forecast 8 Silicones: Market Breakup by Application 8.1 Industrial Applications 8.1.1 Market Trends 8.1.2 Market Forecast 8.2 Construction Materials 8.2.1 Market Trends 8.2.2 Market Forecast 8.3 Home and Personal Care 8.3.1 Market Trends 8.3.2 Market Forecast 8.4 Transportation 8.4.1 Market Trends 8.4.2 Market Forecast 8.5 Energy 8.5.1 Market Trends 8.5.2 Market Forecast 8.6 Healthcare 8.6.1 Market Trends 8.6.2 Market Forecast 8.7 Electronics 8.7.1 Market Trends 8.7.2 Market Forecast 8.8 Others 8.8.1 Market Trends 8.8.2 Market Forecast 9 Silicones: Market Breakup by Region 9.1 Asia-Pacific 9.1.1 Market Trends 9.1.2 Market Forecast 9.2 Europe 9.2.1 Market Trends 9.2.2 Market Forecast 9.3 North America 9.3.1 Market Trends 9.3.2 Market Forecast 9.4 Central and South America 9.4.1 Market Trends 9.4.2 Market Forecast 9.5 Middle East and Africa 9.5.1 Market Trends 9.5.2 Market Forecast 10 Siloxanes: Market Breakup by Type 10.1 Linear 10.1.1 Market Trends 10.1.2 Market Forecast 10.2 Cyclic 10.2.1 Market Trends 10.2.2 Market Forecast 11 Siloxanes: Market Breakup by Application 11.1 Silicones 11.1.1 Market Trends 11.1.2 Market Forecast 11.2 Other Applications 11.2.1 Market Trends 11.2.2 Market Forecast 12 Siloxanes: Market Breakup by Region 12.1 Asia-Pacific 12.1.1 Market Trends 12.1.2 Market Forecast 12.2 Europe 12.2.1 Market Trends 12.2.2 Market Forecast 12.3 North America 12.3.1 Market Trends 12.3.2 Market Forecast 12.4 Central and South America 12.4.1 Market Trends 12.4.2 Market Forecast 12.5 Middle East and Africa 12.5.1 Market Trends 12.5.2 Market Forecast 13 Silicones and Siloxanes: Trade Data 13.1 Imports by Major Countries 13.2 Exports by Major Countries 14 Competitive Landscape 14.1 Competitive Structure 14.2 Key Players 15 Silicones and Siloxanes Manufacturing Process 15.1 Product Overview 15.2 Manufacturing Process 15.3 Detailed Process Flow 15.4 Chemical Reactions Involved 15.5 Raw Material Requirements 15.6 Mass Balance and Feedstock Conversion Rates 15.7 Key Success and Risk Factors 16 Silicones and Siloxanes: Feedstock Analysis 17 Profiles of Key Players 17.1 Dow Corning 17.1.1 Company Overview 17.1.2 Description 17.1.3 Product Portfolio 17.1.4 Financial Performance 17.2 Wacker Chemie AG 17.2.1 Company Overview 17.2.2 Description 17.2.3 Product Portfolio 17.2.4 Financial Performance 17.3 Momentive 17.3.1 Company Overview 17.3.2 Description 17.3.3 Product Portfolio 17.3.4 Financial Performance 17.4 Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. 17.4.1 Company Overview 17.4.2 Description 17.4.3 Product Portfolio 17.4.4 Financial Performance 17.5 Elkem (Bluestar) 17.5.1 Company Overview 17.5.2 Description 17.5.3 Product Portfolio 17.5.4 Financial Performance

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