PUBLISHER: Orion Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1311858
PUBLISHER: Orion Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1311858
Title: Global Colorants for Liquid Silicone Rubber Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Application (Room Temperature Vulcanization (RTV) Systems, Liquid Injection Molding Systems), by Type (Custom Colorants, Standard Colorants, Special Effect Colorants), by End-Use Industry (Medical, Automotive, Household Appliances, Electronics, Food, Textile, and Others (Military & Aerospace and Other Industry)), Forecast Period (2023-2030).
The global colorants for liquid silicone rubber market is anticipated to grow at a considerable CAGR of 8.3% during the forecast period (2023-2030). Liquid silicone colorants are used to improve the looks and value of silicone rubber products. With the high dispersion, alkali resistance property, and excellent separation, the liquid silicone colorants deliver the best-finished silicon rubber products. Colored silicone products have their utilities in different industries owing to their cost-effectiveness, durability, and ability to meet all safety requirements in different industries. The growing demand for colored silicone products from different industries including manufacturing, machinery, automotive, construction, decoration, transportation, medical, and furniture among other is one of the key factors to drive the growth of the global colorants for liquid silicone rubber market.
The COVID-19 pandemic has made negative impact on the growth of the colorants for liquid silicone market. The disruption in the global supply chain coupled with reduced demand from various end-user industries for liquid silicone rubber has led to slight decline in the demand of liquid silicone colorants. The continues decline in the market capitalization of automotive industry owing to decline in net sales of automobiles has also made negative impact on the demand of liquid silicone colorants as automobile industry is one of the key end-users of liquid silicone products. Over the short term, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for medical equipment and food packaging solutions have noticed upsurge in demand, which in turn is expected to drive the growth of the global market. The growing adoption of liquid silicone rubber in the electronic industry owing to its offered benefits is anticipated to offer lucrative opportunities for the growth of the global colorants for liquid silicone rubber market.
The global colorants for liquid silicone rubber market is segmented based on application, type, and end-use industry. Based on application, the market is segmented into Room Temperature Vulcanization (RTV) Systems, Liquid Injection Molding Systems. Based on type, the market is segmented into custom colorants, standard colorants, and special effect colorants. Based on end-user industry, the market is segmented into medical, automotive, household appliances, electronics, food, textile, and others (military & aerospace and other industry).
Based on end-user industry, automotive industry held major market share in the colorants for liquid silicone rubber market. In automotive industry, liquid silicone rubber is used to make sealants, gaskets, connectors, spark plug tires, radiators, heat exchangers, water-pump gaskets, engine covers, and valve covers among others. With advancing technology researchers are focusing on finding the potential application of the liquid silicone rubber in autonomous cars. As per several studies, silicone parts are expected to offer flexibility in design of parts and components of automobiles. By the proper utility of various forms of automotive rubber, OEMs and tier-one suppliers can ensure comfort as well as the correct functionality of their autonomous vehicles. The high demand for liquid silicone products in the industry is driving the demand for liquid silicone colorants in the industry, which in turn is anticipated to drive the growth of this market segment. However, with the growing awareness regarding the potential of using liquid silicone rubber product in the electronics products, the electronics industry is anticipated to exhibit considerable growth during the forecast period.
The global colorants for liquid silicone rubber market is further segmented based on geography including North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. North America held a significant share in the global market in 2022. In North America, the US contributes over 80% share in the North American colorants for liquid silicone rubber market in 2022. The growth of the regional market is backed by the presence of several end-user industries of liquid silicone colorants. Further, the presence of well-established chemical industry of the US is likely to promote the growth of the regional market.
Asia-Pacific is anticipated to hold a considerable market share in the global colorants for liquid silicone rubber market. The factors that are augmenting the market growth include the presence of several end-user industries of colorants for liquid silicone rubber. The increasing demand for medical equipment in the emerging economies of Asia-Pacific owing to the presence of patient pool and growing health expenditure is expected to drive the growth of the regional market.
The key players that are contributing significantly to the growth of the global colorants for liquid silicone rubber market include: Albright Technologies, Ferro Corp., Penn Color Inc., Prisma Color Ltd., The Dow Chemical Co., and Wacker Chemie AG among others. These companies are making continuous investments in R&D to make progress in producing highly effective liquid silicone colorants. Mergers and acquisitions, new product launches, geographical expansion, partnerships, and collaborations are some of the key strategies adopted by the market players to remain competitive in the marketplace.