| Study Period | 2019 - 2030 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2025 - 2030 |
| CAGR | 4.00 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia Pacific |
| Largest Market | Asia Pacific |
| Market Concentration | Low |
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Polydimethylsiloxane Market Analysis
The Polydimethylsiloxane Market is expected to register a CAGR of greater than 4% during the forecast period.
The market was negatively impacted by COVID-19 in 2020. PDMS is used in the production of adhesives, coatings, and sealants in the construction industry. Furthermore, PDMS is also used in the fabrication of light-emitting diodes, field-effect transistors, and is also used in different wearable electronic devices. Considering the pandemic scenario, the electrical and electronics manufacturing, and construction activities were temporarily stopped during the government-imposed lockdown to curb the spread of new COVID-19 cases, thereby decreased the demand for PDMS from the construction and electronics industry. However, the demand for microfluidic chips based on polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) has been increased during the current situation. Microfluidics is used to improve existing diagnostic tools, to render them more accurate, efficient, and less costly. Owing to this factor, the demand for the market studied has increased.
- Over the short term, the increasing demand for PDMS from the household and personal care segment and rising demand for PDMS elastomers are expected to drive the market's growth.
- On the flip side, unfavorable conditions arising due to the COVID-19 outbreak are expected to hinder the market's growth.
- Asia-Pacific region is expected to be the largest market due to the large-scale consumption of polydimethylsiloxane products across various sectors in the region.
Polydimethylsiloxane Market Trends
Increasing Applications from Healthcare Segment
- Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) is also known as dimethylpolysiloxane or dimethicone. PDMS is the most commonly used silicon-based organic polymers. In the healthcare sector, PDMS is commonly used for various biomedical and medical applications, such as components for microfluidics, implants, catheters, punctual plugs, valves, orthopedics, and micro gaskets, among others. In addition to this, it provides a barrier to liquids, such as water, blood, and urine, while providing a permeable path for gaseous elements and compounds, such as nitrogen, oxygen, hydrogen, and carbon dioxide.
- Furthermore, as PDMS is optically clear, non-toxic, non-flammable, and meets the requirements of FDA CFR 177.2600, it is used in rubber articles, such as sanitary gaskets, that are usually designed for repeated use in biological research. Polydimethylsiloxane also complies with rigorous USP Class VI testing requirements for implantation and acute systemic toxicity.
- Moreover, countries, such as China, India, Germany, and United States, among others, hold major leading positions in the healthcare market. With the demographic changes and digitalization, various countries are investing in the mobile healthcare facility, which is providing a platform for the further expansion of the healthcare sector in various countries.
- For instance, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) of the United States, the health care spending in the United States was increased by 4.6% in 2019 compared to the previous year, reaching USD 3.8 trillion or USD 11,582 per person. Furthermore, as a share of the nation's Gross Domestic Product, health spending accounted for 17.7% in 2019.
- Additionally, the health care expenditure in Germany was increased by 4.9% in 2019 compared to the previous year, reaching about USD 492 billion, or USD 5,924 per inhabitant. With the demographic changes and digitalization, the country has been investing in the mobile healthcare facility, which is providing a platform for the further expansion of the German healthcare sector. Germany has a long history of producing high-quality medical equipment, with an emphasis on precision dental instruments, diagnostic imaging, and optical technologies.
- Over a couple of years, the worldwide pharmaceutical market has encountered huge development. In 2019, the total worldwide pharmaceutical market size is estimated at USD 1.25 trillion.
- Therefore, the aforementioned factors are expected to show a significant impact on the polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) market in the coming years.
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Asia-Pacific Region to Dominate the Market
- Asia-Pacific region holds a prominent share in the polydimethylsiloxane market, globally and is expected to dominate the market in the coming years.
- According to the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), the healthcare care market in India is expected to reach USD 372 billion by 2022 from the estimated value of about USD 193.83 billion in 2020, owing to the rising income, growing health awareness, and others.
- According to the National Bureau of Statistics of China, the Chinese pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing industry was valued at about USD 399.65 billion in 2019. Furthermore, the pharmaceutical and medicine export value was amounted to about USD 32.36 billion in 2019, with a decline rate of about 4% compared to the previous year.
- Furthermore, according to the Health Ministry of Japan, the Medical expenses in Japan were increased by 2.4% in 2019, reaching about USD 400 billion, thereby enhanced the demand for the market studied.
- Additionally, PDMS also finds its application in the fabrication of light-emitting diodes (LED) and field-effect transistors. Also, integrated LED devices are coated with polydimethylsiloxane film. PDMS is also used in stretchable polymer substrate for wearable electronic devices. For instance, the global production by Japanese electronics and IT companies was valued at about USD 327 billion in 2020 and is estimated to reach about USD 340 billion by 2021, with a growth rate of about 4%, thereby is expected to enhance the demand for the market studied.
- Therefore, the aforementioned factors are expected to show a significant impact on the polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) market in the coming years.
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Polydimethylsiloxane Industry Overview
The polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) market is fragmented in nature. Some of the key players in the market include Wacker Chemie AG, Dow, Elkem ASA, Evonik Industries AG, and DuPont, among others.
Polydimethylsiloxane Market Leaders
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Wacker Chemie AG
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Dow
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Evonik Industries AG
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DuPont
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Elkem ASA
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Polydimethylsiloxane Industry Segmentation
Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) is a fully methylated linear siloxane polymer containing repeating units with the formula (CH3)2SiO, with trimethylsiloxy end-blocking units with the formula (CH3)3SiO. PDMS is generally a nontoxic dimethyl silicone-based oil with an ultrahigh molecular weight, low viscosity, and unique flow properties which has widespread applications, from biomedical devices to food, automobiles, and even home construction. The polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) market is segmented by type, form, end-user, and geography. By type, the market is segmented into Low-molecular Weight, High-molecular Weight, and Ultra-high Molecular Weight. By form, the market is segmented into Resins, Elastomers, Fluids, and Other Forms. By end-user industry, the market is segmented into Building and Construction, Household and Personal Care, Transportation, Electrical and Electronics, Healthcare, and Other End-user industries. The report also covers the market size and forecasts for the polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) market in 15 countries across major regions. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done on the basis of revenue (USD million).
| Type | Low-molecular Weight | ||
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| Form | Resins | ||
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| End-User | Building and Construction | ||
| Household and Personal Care | |||
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| Electrical and Electronics | |||
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| Geography | Asia-Pacific | China | |
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| North America | United States | ||
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| Europe | Germany | ||
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| South America | Brazil | ||
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| Middle-East and Africa | Saudi Arabia | ||
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Polydimethylsiloxane Market Research FAQs
What is the current Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market size?
The Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 4% during the forecast period (2025-2030)
Who are the key players in Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market?
Wacker Chemie AG, Dow, Evonik Industries AG, DuPont and Elkem ASA are the major companies operating in the Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market.
Which is the fastest growing region in Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market?
Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).
Which region has the biggest share in Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market?
In 2025, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market.
What years does this Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market cover?
The report covers the Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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