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US silicone demand to reach $4 billion in 2016
US demand for silicones is forecast to reach $4 billion in 2016, with advances accelerating strongly from the pace of the recession-impacted 2006-2011 period. Gains will stem from rebounding growth in manufacturing output and construction activity, spurred by improving economic conditions. In volume terms, silicone demand is projected to reach more than 800 million pounds in 2016. The average price of silicones is expected to increase at a more moderate rate than that of the 2006-2011 period, restrained by intense price competition. Pricing growth will further be restricted by greater competition from lower cost imports. Imports from China, for example, have risen substantially in recent years.
Silicone gels to advance rapidly from small base
Silicone fluids and elastomers comprised the largest share of silicone demand in 2011, combining to account for more than four-fifths of the total. Although silicone fluids will experience the slowest gains through 2016 due to maturity in certain markets, increasing output of cosmetics and toiletries will drive demand for silicone fluids used in emollients and conditioning agents. Above average gains in silicone elastomer demand will be based on rebounding growth in the construction market, as well as greater use in medical applications, where liquid silicone rubber (LSR) is increasingly valued for its ease of processing, flexibility, and ability to form high precision parts. Silicone gels represent the smallest and fastest growing product segment, with rapid expansion driven in part by the increasing utilization of silicone gel encapsulants in the electronics market, especially in the fast growing photovoltaic sector. Moreover, silicone gel-filled breast implants -- which were reintroduced to the market in 2006 after a 14-year ban -- will continue to capture market share from their salinefilled counterparts.
Industrial market to offer best growth prospects
The industrial market will account for the majority of silicone demand through 2016. The motor vehicle segment is projected to achieve the most significant gains, driven by substantial increases in vehicle output from relatively low 2011 levels, as well as advancements in silicone technology aimed at improving vehicle safety and fuel efficiency. In addition, consumer preferences for quieter cabins will promote the use of silicone sealants and other products that aid in noise and vibration reduction. Among other markets, construction and medical products will achieve the most rapid growth. Advances in the construction segment will be propelled by a strong recovery in building construction expenditures, particularly in the new residential segment, as well as the use of high performance silicone-based adhesives and sealants, caulks, and coatings. The medical market has been the fastest growing segment of the silicone industry in recent years, and will continue to expand strongly due to the ongoing technological development of new products. Silicone's biocompatibility, low surface tension, chemical and thermal stability, and water-resistant qualities make it ideal for medical applications, ranging from tubing to implants to medical adhesives and wound care products.
Study coverage
This upcoming industry study, presents historical demand data (2001, 2006 and 2011) and forecasts for 2016 and 2021 by product and application. The study also considers market environment factors, discusses competitive variables, evaluates company market shares and profiles 37 silicone industry competitors, including Dow Corning, Momentive Performance Materials and Wacker Chemie.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ix I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1 II. MARKET ENVIRONMENT 4General 4Macroeconomic Overview 5Consumer Spending 8Demographic Trends 11Manufacturing Outlook 15Historical Market Trends 18Technology 21Environmental & Regulatory Trends 25Occupational Safety and Health Administration 25Environmental Protection Agency 26Food and Drug Administration 27Pricing Trends 28Foreign Trade 31International Activity 34
III. PRODUCTS 38
General 38Fluids 41Applications 44Markets 47Elastomers 51Applications 55Markets 57Resins 61Applications 62Markets 65Gels 69Other Silicone Products 72
IV. MARKETS 76
General 76Industrial 79Electronics 81Industry Outlook 81Silicone Demand 83Motor Vehicles 86Industry Outlook 87Silicone Demand 90Machinery 94Industry Outlook 95Silicone Demand 97Aerospace & Other Transportation 99Industry Outlook 100Silicone Demand 101Other Industrial 104Electric Utilities 105Plastic Processing 107Textile Products 108Oil & Gas 110All Other 110Consumer 111Cosmetics & Toiletries 113Industry Outlook 114Silicone Demand 116Motor Vehicle Polishes 122Other Consumer 124Construction 127Industry Outlook 127Silicone Demand 130Medical 133Industry Outlook 134Silicone Demand 136Elastomeric Components 138Adhesives 139Implants 139Other 142
V. APPLICATIONS 144
General 144Vehicles & Binders 146Adhesives, Sealants, & Caulks 147Paints & Coatings 149Other 151Elastomeric Components 152Lubricants & Greases 154Emollients 157Surfactants 159Conditioning Agents 162Polishes 164Defoamers 165Other Applications 169
VI. INDUSTRY STRUCTURE 172
General 172Market Share 174Mergers & Acquisitions 178Marketing Strategies 181Channels of Distribution 182Technology & Manufacturing 184Research & Development 185Company Profiles 187Allergan Incorporated 188Amber Chemical, see Caledonia InvestmentsArlon Silicone Technologies, see Handy & HarmanAshland Incorporated 190BASF SE 192Basildon Chemicals, see KCCBellofram Silicones, see Marsh BelloframBentec Medical Incorporated 194Berkshire Hathaway Incorporated 195Bluestar Silicones USA, see China National BluestarGroupBostik, see TotalCaledonia Investments plc 197Chase Corporation 200China National Bluestar Group Company Limited 201Clariant International Limited 205CRI-SIL Silicone Technologies LLC 206CSL Silicones Incorporated 207DAP Products, see RPM InternationalDow Chemical Company 208Dow Corning Corporation 210Elkem, see China National Bluestar GroupEmerald Performance Materials LLC 216Evonik Industries AG 217Gelest Incorporated 221Handy & Harman Limited 223Harris & Ford Silco, see Evonik IndustriesHenkel AG & Company KGaA 225HumiSeal, see ChaseHutchinson, see TotalInternational Specialty Products, see AshlandJohnson & Johnson 228Kaneka Corporation 229KCC Corporation 230Kemira Oyj 232Lubrizol, see Berkshire HathawayMarsh Bellofram Group of Companies 233Meguiar's, see 3MMentor Worldwide, see Johnson & JohnsonMilliken & Company 234Milton Silicone, see Marsh BelloframMomentive Performance Materials Incorporated 236NuSil Technology LLC 240Quantum Silicones, see Caledonia InvestmentsReactamine Technology, see RPM InternationalRogers Corporation 243RPM International Incorporated 245Saint-Gobain 248Sherwin-Williams Company 251Shin-Etsu Chemical Company Limited 255Silchem Silicone Chemicals Incorporated 260Siovation, see Caledonia InvestmentsSiVance, see Milliken & CompanySpecialty Silicone Products Incorporated 2633M Company 265Total SA 269Tremco, see RPM InternationalWacker Chemie AG 272WHX, see Handy & HarmanZhejiang Wynca Chemical Industry GroupCompany Limited 275
LIST OF TABLES
SECTION I -- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Summary Table 3 SECTION II -- MARKET ENVIRONMENT2 Personal Consumption Expenditures 11
3 Population & Households 15
4 Manufacturers' Shipments 18
5 Silicone Demand, 2001-2011 20
6 Silicone Pricing 31
7 Silicone Supply & Demand 33
SECTION III -- PRODUCTS2 Silicone Fluid Demand 43
3 Silicone Fluid Demand by Application 47
4 Silicone Fluid Demand by Market 50
5 Silicone Elastomer Demand 55
6 Silicone Elastomer Demand by Application 57
7 Silicone Elastomer Demand by Market 60
8 Silicone Resin Demand 62
9 Silicone Resin Demand by Application 64
10 Silicone Resin Demand by Market 68
11 Silicone Gel Demand 72
12 Other Silicone Product Demand by Type & Market 75
SECTION IV -- MARKETS2 Industrial Markets for Silicones 80
3 Electronic & Computer Product Shipments 83
4 Electronics Market for Silicones by Application 86
5 Motor Vehicle Indicators 90
6 Motor Vehicle Market for Silicones by Application 94
7 Machinery Shipments 96
8 Machinery Market for Silicones by Application 99
9 Aerospace & Other Transportation Equipment Shipments 101
10 Aerospace & Other Transportation Equipment Market
for Silicones by Application 104
11 Other Industrial Markets for Silicones 105
12 Consumer Markets for Silicones 112
13 Cosmetic & Toiletry Supply & Demand 116
14 Cosmetic & Toiletry Market for Silicones by Application 119
15 Motor Vehicle Polish Market for Silicones 124
16 Other Consumer Markets for Silicones 127
17 Construction Expenditures 130
18 Construction Market for Silicones 133
19 Medical Products & Equipment Demand 135
20 Medical Product Market for Silicones 137
SECTION V -- APPLICATIONS2 Silicone Vehicle & Binder Demand by Application 147
3 Silicone Elastomeric Component Demand by Application 154
4 Silicone Lubricant & Grease Demand by Application 157
5 Silicone Emollient Demand 159
6 Silicone Surfactant Demand by Market 161
7 Silicone Conditioning Agent Demand 163
8 Silicone Polish Demand by Market 165
9 Silicone Defoamer Demand by Market 169
10 Silicone Demand in Other Applications 171
SECTION VI -- INDUSTRY STRUCTURE2 Selected Acquisitions & Divestitures 180
LIST OF CHARTS SECTION II -- MARKET ENVIRONMENT1 Silicone Demand, 2001-2011 212 Silicone Manufacturing Process Flow Chart 223 Silicone Exports by Destination, 2011 334 Silicone Imports by Source, 2011 345 World Silicone Demand, 2011 37
SECTION III -- PRODUCTS
1 Silicone Demand by Product, 2011 412 Silicone Fluid Demand by Market, 2011 513 Silicone Elastomer Demand by Market, 2011 614 Silicone Resin Demand by Market, 2011 68
SECTION IV -- MARKETS
1 Silicone Demand by Market, 2001-2011 792 Industrial Markets for Silicones, 2011 813 Consumer Markets for Silicones, 2011 113
SECTION V -- APPLICATIONS1 Silicone Demand by Application, 2011 146
SECTION VI -- INDUSTRY STRUCTURE1 US Silicone Market Share, 2011 175
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