Fluorosilicone Market

Fluorosilicone Market Insights

The global fluorosilicone market is projected to witness a significant growth over the forecast period. This growth is primarily attributed to growing M&A activities coupled with increasing technological advancements across the globe. These advancements are made in order to cater to the industry standard in terms of reliability and durability.

Fluorosilicone combines the most favorable properties of fluorocarbons & silicones and features improved performance capabilities. It provides protection against outdoor weathering, rigorous thermal cycling, and has exceptionally high/low-temperature service ability.

The low physical strength of fluorosilicone along with abrasion resistance makes it inappropriate for dynamic sealing. This, in turn, is likely to limit the market growth to a certain extent over the forecast period. Moreover, the advantages such as solvent resistance, oil resistance, extreme temperature performance, and resilience are further likely to propel the industry growth.

Fluorosilicone Market: Product Insights

The global fluorosilicone market is segmented into Additives, Antifoams, Coatings, Lubricants, and Rubber Silicone among others, based on products. Lubricants segment is projected to rise at a substantial rate over the forecast period due to its extensive application in aerospace lubricants, precision timing devices, and electrical contacts.

Additives application segment is likely to grow at a significant rate over the coming years owing to its wide application across various industries. Fluorosilicone additives are mostly used to reduce the mixing time of blending silica into fluorosilicone rubber.

Fluorosilicone Market: Industry Insights

The global fluorosilicone market is classified into Automotive, Aviation & Aerospace, Energy, Cosmetics, and Coatings among others, based on industry.

The automotive sector accounted for the largest market share in 2016 and is further anticipated to witness lucrative CAGR over the coming years. These products are widely used in fuel-resistant sealing, gasket applications, and flexible valves.

Aviation segment is also likely to account for a substantial market share over the forecast period. Fluorosilicone seals provide outstanding resistance to ozone, sun light and weathering making it perfect to use within aviation industry.  Aerospace industry vertical is likely to experience a moderate growth over the coming years.

Fluorosilicone Market: Application Insights

Based on applications, the global fluorosilicone market is divided into Automotive/Vehicles, Avionics/Aeronautics, Fuel Additives, Hose/Tubing, and Water Repellent among others. The automotive application segment is projected to account for a dominant market share over the forecast period owing to extensive application of fluorosilicone in this industry.

Hoses application segment is further likely to witness a significant growth over the coming years owing to increased use of fluorosilicones in manufacturing several hoses.

Fluorosilicone Market: Functional Group Insights

Based on functional group, the global fluorosilicone market is segregated into Release Coatings, Silicone Grease, Silicone Rubber, and Siloxane Polymers. Silicone grease segment is likely to grow at a flourishing rate over the forecast period as it provides part lubrication and electrical insulation for several applications.

Fluorosilicone Market: Regional Insights

Asia Pacific accounted for a dominant market share in 2016 and is further projected to record a lucrative CAGR over the coming years. The regional growth is expected to be driven by increasing use of automobiles especially in emerging countries such as India and China.

North America also held a significant market share in 2016, mainly driven by the presence of major automotive & aerospace industry players in the U.S.

Europe and Latin America are likely to grow at a steady rate owing to the poor economic conditions and political instability in these regions.

Fluorosilicone Market: End-Use Landscape

The end-use landscape includes a list of current and prospective consumers prevailing across the regions. This section provides company addresses, contact details, products, and regional presence of companies who are purchasing or are likely to purchase products from the global fluorosilicone market. The major consumers of the product are Ford Motor and Honda Motor amongst others.

Fluorosilicone Market: Competitive Landscape

The market is highly competitive in nature. The new entrants in the market are finding it difficult to compete with the existing international players based on quality, reliability, and innovations in technology.

Some of the leading players operating in the global fluorosilicone market include Shandong Huaxia Shenzhou New Material, Shanghai 3F New Material, 3M, Dow Corning, Lanxess, 3M, Zeon, and Daikin among others.

Please note: This is not an exhaustive list of companies profiled in the report.