Silicone fluids are silicone oils that are colorless and transparent liquids. These fluids exhibit high protection against heat and cold, and also, these silicone fluids have moist resilience. Over a wide temperature range, silicone liquids show an outstandingly low change in solidity. Moreover, silicone fluids are well known for various qualities such as form releasability, lubricity, and defoaming properties. These liquids have significantly lower surface pressure when compared with water and usual engineered oils. Rising demand from end-user industries such as toiletries, cosmetics, textile, pharmaceutical, etc., is projected to accelerate the global silicone fluid market. The increase in the construction activities, rising investment from end-user industries due to its outstanding heat resistant feature, thermal stability, and dissolvability further propel the demand for the silicone fluid market in the forecast period. On the other hand, the adverse effects and the high cost of silicone fluid restrict the silicone fluid market growth. The Silicon Fluid Market is expected to grow at the rate of 5.63% CAGR by 2026.        

Research Methodology:

The Silicone Fluid Market has been analyzed by utilizing the optimum combination of secondary sources and in-house methodology and a unique balance of primary insights. The real-time valuation of the market is an integral part of our forecasting and market sizing methodology. Industry experts and our primary participants have helped to compile related aspects with accurate parametric estimations for a complete study. The primary participants share is given below:

Silicone Fluid Market on the basis of Product Type

• Straight Silicone Fluid
• Dimethyl Silicone Fluid
• Methylphenyl silicone Fluid
• Methylhydrogen Silicone Fluid
• Modified Silicone Fluid
• Reactive Silicone Fluid
• Non-Reactive Silicone Fluid

Silicone Fluid Market on the basis of End-User Industry

• Agriculture
• Energy
• Home Care
• Personal Care
• Textile
• Pharmaceutical
• Others

Silicone Fluid Market on the basis of Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Rest of the World

Based on product type, the Silicone Fluid market is divided into Straight Silicone Fluid, Dimethyl Silicone Fluid, Methylphenyl silicone Fluid, Methylhydrogen Silicone Fluid, Modified Silicone Fluid, Reactive Silicone Fluid, and Non-Reactive Silicone Fluid. The modified silicone fluid has the highest share in the market as it is mainly used across various industries such as textiles, construction, and others. The substantial growth of the aforementioned end-use industries in emerging regions is one of the key factors which boost the market growth. The other functional properties of modified silicone include its usage in various types of product formulations.

Based on the end-user industry, the key end-user industries include agriculture, energy, personal care, home care, textile, pharmaceutical, and others. Among them, the personal care segment holds a substantial share of the market. The substantial share is attributed to the extensive usage of silicone fluid in cosmetics. The silicone fluid is usually transparent, odorless, physiologically inertness which is highly safe for human skin. Due to its benefits, including water repellence, lubrication, low surface pressure, safety, high usability & appliance, glow, effectively moisturizing, and nontoxic, silicone is mostly used in personal care products. Silicone fluid is used in the products such as cream, moisturizers, makeup, lipstick, hair care shampoo, and body cream.

As per the regional analysis of the market, the Asia Pacific region has occupied a significant share in the market. Factors including increasing building & construction activities and rapid urbanization, which have led to the various infrastructure projects in the major countries of this region, drive the growth in this region.

Silicone fluids possess low thermal surface tension, less distillable, and outstanding shear resistance, due to which it is extensively used in lubricants & greases. Silicone fluid also provides exceptional greasing properties and is used as a base fluid for lubricants. Owing to the non-polar, non-reactive, and semi-inorganic configuration of silicone fluids, these are used to release agents and lubricants, leading to relatively high unsuitability with chemicals. Silicone fluids offer lubrication for interfaces of steel-bronze, stainless steel-aluminum, steel-zinc, and other various plastics. Thus, the increasing demand for silicone fluids in lubrication results in the growth of the target market.

The report includes the leading players of the silicone fluids market-Dow Corning Corporation, Caledonia Investments plc, ACC Silicones Ltd, Clariant International Limited, Siltech Corporation Inc, Gelest Incorporated, Quantum Silicones, Wacker Chemie A.G., KCC Corporation, and Saint Gobain.

Henceforth, the silicone fluids market exhibits a major growth due to the extensive application of silicone fluid as raw materials in various industries. The extensive application of silicone fluid is primarily attributed to its exceptional properties.

• This research analysis assists the players of the market to know the present trends, dynamics, and opportunities of the market and requirements of the end-users.

• The competitive outlook of the key players allows users to perceive the dynamic strategies such as product launches, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, and joint ventures of the key players.
• This research also includes the SWOT analysis, portfolio analysis, capability analysis of the key competitors. 

1. Executive Summary
2. Industry Outlook
   1. Industry Overview
   2. Industry Trends
3. Market Snapshot
   1. Market Definition
   2. Market Outlook
      1. Porter Five Forces
   3. Related Markets
4. Market characteristics
   1. Market Overview
   2. Market Segmentation
   3. Market Dynamics
      1. Drivers
      2. Restraints
      3. Opportunities
   4. DRO - Impact Analysis
5. Product Type: Market Size & Analysis
   1. Overview
   2. Straight Silicone Fluid
   3. Dimethyl Silicone Fluid
   4. Methylphenyl silicone Fluid
   5. Methylhydrogen Silicone Fluid
   6. Modified Silicone Fluid
   7. Reactive Silicone Fluid
   8. Non-Reactive Silicone Fluid
6. End User Industry: Market Size & Analysis
   1. Overview
   2. Agriculture
   3. Energy
   4. Home Care
   5. Personal Care
   6. Textile
   7. Pharmaceutical
   8. Others
7. Geography: Market Size & Analysis
   1. Overview
   2. North America
   3. Europe
   4. Asia Pacific
   5. Rest of the World
8. Competitive Landscape
   1. Competitor Comparison Analysis
   2. Market Developments
      1. Mergers and Acquisitions, Legal, Awards, Partnerships
      2. Product Launches and execution
9. Vendor Profiles
   1. Dow Corning Corporation
      1. Overview
      2. Financial Overview
      3. Product Offerings
      4. Developments
      5. Business Strategy
   2. Caledonia Investments plc
      1. Overview
      2. Financial Overview
      3. Product Offerings
      4. Developments
      5. Business Strategy
   3. ACC Silicones Ltd
      1. Overview
      2. Financial Overview
      3. Product Offerings
      4. Developments
      5. Business Strategy
   4. Clariant International Limited
      1. Overview
      2. Financial Overview
      3. Product Offerings
      4. Developments
      5. Business Strategy
   5. Siltech Corporation Inc
      1. Overview
      2. Financial Overview
      3. Product Offerings
      4. Developments
      5. Business Strategy
   6. Gelest Incorporated
      1. Overview
      2. Financial Overview
      3. Product Offerings
      4. Developments
      5. Business Strategy
   7. Quantum Silicones
      1. Overview
      2. Financial Overview
      3. Product Offerings
      4. Developments
      5. Business Strategy
   8. Wacker Chemie A.G.
      1. Overview
      2. Financial Overview
      3. Product Offerings
      4. Developments
      5. Business Strategy
   9. KCC Corporation
      1. Overview
      2. Financial Overview
      3. Product Offerings
      4. Developments
      5. Business Strategy
   10. Saint Gobain
       1. Overview
       2. Financial Overview
       3. Product Offerings
       4. Developments
       5. Business Strategy
10. Analyst Opinion
11. Annexure
    1. Report Scope
    2. Market Definitions
    3. Research Methodology
       1. Data Collation and In-house Estimation
       2. Market Triangulation
       3. Forecasting
    4. Report Assumptions
    5. Declarations
    6. Stakeholders
    7. Abbreviations