The global silanes market is projected to attain a valuation of USD 2,967.29 million in 2023 and is estimated to reach USD 4,652.40 million by 2033 while exhibiting a CAGR of 4.6% during the forecast period.
Silanes, the starting material in the production of silicones, can be functionalized and are used for a wide variety of other applications. Silane is used as primers and tackifiers in the coating industry. The main function of the primer is to increase the bond between resin coating and protected substrate.
Global Silanes sales growth is expected to increase by 4.2% in the first half of 2023. Because of the growing applications for semiconductors, including silanes, in other electronics sectors, demand for silanes has expanded over the historical assessment period.
Increased demand for silanes from various applications such as rubber and plastic, paint and coatings, and plastic and adhesive market, among others, is driving the worldwide silanes market. In the coating industry, silanes are used in a range of applications, including primers and pacifiers.
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Expected Market Value (2023) | USD 2,967.29 million |
| Anticipated Forecast Value (2033) | USD 4,652.4 million |
| Projected Growth Rate (2023 to 2033) | CAGR of 4.6% |
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Over the period 2018 to 2022, global silane sales grew at a CAGR of 4.3%. Over the last few years, the electronics industry has seen tremendous expansion all over the world.
Rising investments in the electronics industry, as well as a high acceptance rate of electronics products among customers seeking a more convenient lifestyle, are driving the electronics industry's growth pace. The demand for silanes has increased over the historical assessment period due to the vast range of uses of semiconductors, including silanes, in the electronics sector.
The growth pattern is expected to be carried by electronics and other end-use industries over forecast period. Considering this factor, Future Market Insights is projecting the global silanes market to expand at a CAGR of 4.6% over the upcoming assessment period of 2023 to 2033.
Growing Demand from Paints & Coatings Are Bolstering Silanes Market Growth
Silane is used as primers and tackifiers in the coating industry. The key function of primer is to increase the bond between resin coating and protected substrate. The main component of primer is a silane coupling agent, which can be combined with a certain film-forming agent, catalyst, and pigments. The bottom coating is made by solvent dilution, which is formed by solvent evaporation, hydrolysis, and condensation of water in the air.
For fillers and pigments used in oil-based and waterborne coatings, wettability and dispersion of inorganic pigments and fillers in the coating phase can be significantly improved after treatment with silanes or additives. The viscosity of coatings can be greatly reduced. The paints and coatings industry has moved its attention from solvent-borne to water-borne coatings, owing to which the use of silanes in coatings has increased. Epoxy silane can help water-borne clear coatings enhance their block resistance and sanding qualities, which is projected to drive demand for silanes in the coming years.
Like functions in adhesives and sealants, silane terminated polyether polymers can act as basic materials in coatings and paints. Several polymers and oligomers with a wide range of viscosities can be introduced to this application area. Over the coming years, the paints & coating industry is expected to be the prominent end user of colloidal silica.
The Environmental and Health Hazards of Crosslinking Silanes to Restrain Industry Growth
The VOCs released from silanes during crosslinking are commonly toxic and harmful to the environment, as well as to humans. For instance, amines and acids released from aminosilanes and acetoxysilanes are severe irritants to the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes, and they are also corrosive to metal, stone, or mortar.
Alcohols, especially methanol, released from commercially available alkoxysilanes, may cause blurred vision, headache, dizziness, and nausea. Oximes released from other commonly used oximosilanes, especially vinyltris (methylethylketoximino) silane, can cause serious eye irritation.
All silanes mentioned above are disadvantageous in that are released VOCs during crosslinking have unpleasant or irritating odors, and sometimes smell extremely awful, resulting in great discomfort, especially when working with them in a closed space. Owing to this the silanes are unable to adhere to rising stringent environmental regulations, especially in developed economies such as North America and Europe.
Use of Silanes in Silica-filled Rubber Tyres to Drive Regional Market
According to Future Market Insights, the United States is projected to account for a significant share of the global Silanes market. Over the projection period, the United States is expected to dominate the North American Silanes market, with a substantial value share in terms of consumption.
The market of silanes is expected to reach a value of USD 850 million by the end of the forecast period. The demand for silanes in the United States is projected to rise with a CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period.
Due to the sheer presence of market leaders in the region, as well as high consumption rates from increasing end users such as the construction and healthcare sectors, the United States is likely to dominate the silane industry.
The introduction of large-scale uses for silanes, particularly in silica-filled rubber tyres, has resulted in a significant increase in manufacturing volume and capacity, as well as a reduction in silane prices. The United States has played a critical role in silane production.
Rapid Expansion of Electronic Industry to Boost Sales in China
China is projected to create an incremental market opportunity of USD 260.4 million between 2023 and 2033. China is expected to be among the key consumers of silanes all over the globe owing to substantial growth in the end-use industries. The sales of silanes in the region are expected to increase at a CAGR of 4.7% during the forecast period.
Europe and North America led the silanes industry, but this has changed in recent years due to a rapid expansion in China’s end-use industries. The rapid growth of the country's electronics, construction, and automotive industries has pushed the need for silanes to new heights.
Given the aforementioned development reasons, Future Market Insights expects China might overtake the United States as the world's biggest silane consumer in the near future.
Organo-functional Silanes Driving Market Growth with a Significant Market Share
The organo-functional silanes sector of the global silanes market is estimated to account for over 52% of the market due to its wide range of applications in industries such as construction, electrical and electronics, automotive, and aerospace, among others. The segment is projected to generate demand with a CAGR of 5% during the forecast period.
Organo-functional silanes are further separated into numerous types of silanes, each of which has a significant impact on demand. Consumer preferences for higher-quality products and the simplicity with which new products can be synthesized are expected to drive demand for organo-functional silanes over the forecast period.
Growing Demand from Automotive and Construction Sector to Boost Segment Growth
Silane coupling agents can be used for the surface treatment of inorganic fillers. Inorganic fillers and pigments treated by silane products have better dispensability in adhesives and sealant systems. The adhesives and sealants segment is expected to create a valuation of USD 390.6 million by 2033 end in the region of East Asia.
Key industries such as automobiles and construction have seen a major shift towards adhesive bonding, swerving away from the traditional mechanical fastening and welding methods for joining two different materials. This is primarily due to the various advantages adhesive bonding possesses over welding. Adhesive bonding can join dissimilar metals, reduce stress concentration points, avoids distortion, and are cost-effective when compared to welding techniques.
Booming Growth in the Electronics Industry Driving Silane Sales
The demand for silanes from the electronics and electrical industry is expected to rise with a CAGR of 5.4% during the forecast period. Silanes, the starting material in the production of silicones, can be functionalized and are used for a wide variety of other applications. Silanes are indispensable for production of electronic grade silicon, which requires silicon purity of up to 99.9% (9N), and are key components in the production of semiconductors.
In the electronics sector, silanes are essential for the production of solar-grade silicon, which requires silicon of high purity. Around 90% of solar (photovoltaic) cells are based on silicon. Silicones provide good electrical insulation and serve as a stable base for conductive adhesives that are used in solar panels.
Without silanes, it would not be possible to produce silicon of sufficient purity for solar-grade silicon. They aid durability and functionality, providing durable bonds and seals alongside electrical insulation. For the growth of the photovoltaic industry, it is expected to create an independent feedstock supply with solar-grade high-purity silicon, as the availability of hitherto used by-products in the electronic silicon industry is limited and may not increase reasonably within the next 10–15 years.
Manufacturers are introducing new products for various applications to stay ahead of the competition. Manufacturers are innovating products to curb VOC emissions.
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Market Value in 2023 | USD 2,967.29 million |
| Market Value in 2033 | USD 4,652.40 million |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of 4.6% from 2023 to 2033 |
| Base Year for Estimation | 2022 |
| Historical Data | 2018 to 2022 |
| Forecast Period | 2023 to 2033 |
| Quantitative Units | Revenue in USD million and CAGR from 2023 to 2033 |
| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Volume Forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Trends, and Pricing Analysis |
| Segments Covered | Product Type, Application, End Use Industry, Region |
| Regions Covered | North America; Latin America; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; South Asia and Pacific; East Asia; Middle East and Africa |
| Key Countries Profiled | United States, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Spain, Italy, Russia, Poland, Czech Republic, Romania, China, Japan, South Korea, India, Bangladesh, Australia, New Zealand, GCC countries, South Africa, Israel |
| Key Companies Profiled | KCC Corporation; OCI Company Ltd; Dow Inc.; Momentive Performance Materials Inc.; Evonik Industries AG; Wacker Chemie AG; Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd.; China Bluestar International Chemical ; Co. Ltd; Dalian Onichem Co. Ltd.; Tokuyama Corporation; Power Chemical Corporation; Nanjing Shuguang Silane Chemical Co. ; Ltd.; BRB International B.V.; Nanjing Union Silicon Chemical Co. Ltd.; Nanjing Wanda Chemicals Co. Ltd.; Miliken Chemical; Supreme Silicones; Air Liquide Advanced Materials Inc.; Qufu Chenguang Chemical Co. Ltd.; Nitrochemie AG; Gelest Inc.; WD Silicone Co. Ltd. |
| Customization & Pricing | Available Upon Request |
The silanes market is estimated to register a CAGR of 4.6% through 2033.
The market exhibited a CAGR of 4.3% from 2018 to 2022.
The market is expected to be worth USD 2,967.29 million in 2023.
Key players are developing the market by entering into strategic partnerships.
The United States, China, India, and Japan are the dominant countries in the market.
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