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SUMMARY
Demand to rise more than 4% annually through 2012
US silicone demand is forecast to grow 4.2 percent per annum through 2012 to
$3.9 billion, approximating the gains of the 2002-2007 period. In volume
terms, demand is projected to rise 2.7 percent per annum, reaching 825 million
pounds in 2012. Growth will be spurred by ongoing technological advancements
and product innovation that will continue to improve the performance of
silicone in a variety of markets and applications. Gains will also be aided by
the rising use of silicone in numerous cosmetic and toiletry products, as well
as expanding opportunities in medical applications. Increases will be somewhat
limited, however, by a slowdown in durable goods production through 2012, as
well as the relatively high cost of silicone.
Silicone fluids to register fastest product gains
Silicone fluids are expected to post the most rapid gains of all the major
product segments through 2012. Advances will be buoyed by strong growth in
cosmetic and toiletry production, as these fluids tend to improve the
performance of products such as antiperspirants, deodorants, eye make-up,
foundation, lipsticks and shampoos. Moderate growth is also expected in
industrial and automotive applications, where silicone fluids can be used in
greases, lubricants and polishes. Silicone resins are projected to expand at a
healthy pace, benefiting from strong growth in construction expenditures
through 2012, as well as a positive turnaround in motor vehicle production.
Within a wide range of applications, silicone conditioning agents are expected
to post the strongest increases, followed closely by emollients. Both will
benefit from healthy gains in cosmetic and toiletry production through 2012,
as well as continued advancements in silicone technology. Lubricant and grease
applications are expected to rise at the slowest pace, hampered by a slowdown
in the production of machinery and equipment.
Medical market to post strongest growth
Gains in the medical market are expected to exceed all other markets, due to
silicone's biocompatibility, low surface tension, chemical and thermal
stability, and water-resistant qualities. The increased use of silicone
gel-filled breast implants will also stimulate demand in the medical segment,
following their reintroduction to the US market in late 2006. Construction
markets will benefit from the rising use of higher performing silicone-based
sealants/caulks and paints/ coatings. Industrial markets are forecast to post
below-average growth, primarily resulting from a slowdown in machinery and
equipment production through 2012.
Study coverage
Silicones is a new Freedonia industry study which presents historical demand
data (1997, 2002, 2007) as well as forecasts for 2012 and 2017 by product,
market, and application. The study also considers market environment factors,
evaluates company market share and profiles 37 US industry competitors.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
II. MARKET ENVIRONMENT
- General
- Macroeconomic Overview
- Consumer Spending Patterns
- Demographic Trends
- Manufacturers' Outlook
- Durable Goods
- Nondurable Goods
- Construction Overview
- Historical Market Trends
- Environmental & Regulatory Trends
- Occupational Safety & Health Administration
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Food & Drug Administration
- Pricing Trends
- Foreign Trade
- International Activity
III. PRODUCTS
- General
- Fluids
- Resins
- Elastomers
- Gels
- Foam & Other Silicone Products
- Silicone Foam
- Other Silicone Products
IV. MARKETS
- General
- Industrial
- Motor Vehicles
- Industry Outlook
- Silicone Demand
- Electronics
- Industry Outlook
- Silicone Demand
- Machinery & Equipment
- Industry Outlook
- Silicone Demand
- Aerospace & Other Transportation Equipment
- Industry Outlook
- Silicone Demand
- Other Industrial
- Electrical/Power Generation
- Plastic Processing
- Textile Products
- Petroleum
- All Other
- Consumer
- Cosmetics & Toiletries
- Industry Outlook
- Silicone Demand
- Motor Vehicle Polishes
- Other Consumer Markets
- Construction
- Sealants & Caulks
- Paints & Coatings
- Medical
- Industry Outlook
- Silicone Demand
- Elastomeric Components
- Adhesives
- Implants
- Other
V. APPLICATIONS
- General
- Vehicles & Binders
- Elastomeric Components
- Surfactants
- Polishes
- Lubricants & Greases
- Emollients
- Conditioning Agents
- Defoamers
- Other Applications
VI. INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
- General
- Market Share
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Marketing Strategies
- Channels of Distribution
- Technology & Manufacturing
- Research & Development
- Cooperative Agreements
COMPANY PROFILES
- Aearo Technologies Incorporated, see 3M
- Allergan Incorporated
- BASF SE
- Bentec Medical Incorporated
- Bondo Corporation, see 3M
- Bostik Incorporated, see Total
- Caledonia Investments plc
- Chase Corporation
- Chemtura Corporation
- China National Bluestar Group Corporation
- Clariant International Limited
- DAP Products Incorporated, see RPM International
- Dow Chemical Company
- Dow Corning Corporation
- Evonik Industries AG
- Gelest Incorporated
- General Electric Company
- Hallmark Cards Incorporated
- Henkel AG & Company KGaA
- Hercules Incorporated
- Hutchinson SA, see Total
- Kaneka Corporation
- Kemira Oyj
- Lion Copolymer LLC
- Lubrizol Corporation
- Mentor Corporation
- Momentive Performance Materials Incorporated
- MTI Global Incorporated
- NuSil Technology LLC
- Quantum Silicones Incorporated, see Caledonia
- Rhodia SA
- Rogers Corporation
- RPM International Incorporated
- Saint-Gobain
- Sartomer Company Incorporated, see Total
- Sherwin-Williams Company
- Shincor Silicones Incorporated, see Shin-Etsu
- Shin-Etsu Chemical Company Limited
- Silchem Silicone Chemicals Incorporated
- SiliconeZone
- SILMEX, see Wacker-Chemie AG
- Specialty Silicone Products Incorporated
- Taylor Chemical Company, see Caledonia
- 3M Company
- Total SA
- Tremco Incorporated, see RPM International
- Wacker-Chemie AG
- Wausau Paper Corporation
LIST OF TABLES
SECTION I -- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
SECTION II -- MARKET ENVIRONMENT
- Macroeconomic Indicators
- Consumer Expenditures
- Resident Population & Households
- Manufacturers' Shipments
- Construction Expenditures
- Silicone Market, 1997-2007
- Silicone Pricing
- Silicone Foreign Trade
SECTION III -- PRODUCTS
- Silicone Demand by Product
- Silicone Fluid Demand
- Silicone Fluid Demand by Application
- Silicone Fluid Demand by Market
- Silicone Resin Demand
- Silicone Resin Demand by Application
- Silicone Resin Demand by Market
- Silicone Elastomer Demand
- Silicone Elastomer Demand by Application
- Silicone Elastomer Demand by Market
- Silicone Gel Demand
- Silicone Foam & Other Product Demand by Type & Market
SECTION IV -- MARKETS
- Silicone Demand by Market
- Industrial Markets for Silicones
- Motor Vehicle Indicators
- Motor Vehicle Market for Silicones by Application
- Electrical & Electronic Product Shipments
- Electronics Market for Silicones by Application
- Machinery & Equipment Shipments
- Machinery & Equipment Market for Silicones by Application
- Aerospace & Other Transportation Equipment Shipments
- Aerospace & Other Transportation Equipment Market for Silicones by
Application
- Other Industrial Markets for Silicones
- Consumer Markets for Silicones
- Cosmetic & Toiletry Shipments
- Cosmetic & Toiletry Market for Silicones by Application
- Motor Vehicle Polish Market for Silicones
- Other Consumer Markets for Silicones
- Construction Markets for Silicones
- Medical Products & Equipment Demand
- Medical Market for Silicones by Application
SECTION V -- APPLICATIONS
- Silicone Demand by Application
- Silicone Vehicle & Binder Demand by Application
- Silicone Elastomeric Component Demand by Application
- Silicone Surfactant Demand by Application
- Silicone Polish Demand by Application
- Silicone Lubricant & Grease Demand by Application
- Silicone Emollient Demand
- Silicone Conditioning Agent Demand
- Silicone Defoamer Demand by Application
- Other Silicone Applications Demand
SECTION VI -- INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
- US Silicone Sales by Company, 2007
- Selected Acquisitions & Divestitures
- Selected Cooperative Agreements
LIST OF CHARTS
SECTION II -- MARKET ENVIRONMENT
- Silicone Market, 1997-2007
- World Silicone Demand, 2007
SECTION III -- PRODUCTS
- Silicone Demand by Product, 2007
- Silicone Resin Demand by Market, 2007
SECTION IV -- MARKETS
- Silicone Demand by Market, 2007
SECTION V -- APPLICATIONS
- Silicone Demand by Application
SECTION VI -- INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
- Silicone Market Share, 2007
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