Conductive Silicone Rubber Market size was valued at USD 7.62 billion in 2024 and is set to exceed USD 16.66 billion by 2037, expanding at over 6.2% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. In the year 2025, the industry size of sensor cable is estimated at USD 8 billion.. The growth of the market can be attributed to the rising use in the automotive, transportation, and manufacturing sectors. The increasing use of electronics and electronic devices and compounds across the world owing to increasing need is estimated to drive the market growth. According to the estimations in 2023, worldwide more than 5 billion people are using the internet which is equivalent to about 65% of the world’s population. Electronic devices include televisions, smartphones, laptops, and air conditioners which are seen commonly in many households.
Silicone rubbers are used in many industries as they are thermally well-conductive. The increasing transportation sector for the production of wiring harnesses, sealants, connectors, gaskets, and spark plugs is expected to drive the industry growth. Also, the rising preference for lightweight automobiles such as electric vehicles across the world is estimated to boost the market growth as per the market analysis. The increasing cost and less efficiency of fuel vehicles are driving the demand for lightweight vehicles which increases the use of silicon rubbers in the automobile manufacturing sector. According to the reports, electric light commercial vehicle sales around the world as of 2021 were more than 65%.
Growth Drivers
Challenges
The high production of soot generated during the vulcanization of rubber is estimated to hamper the market growth in the coming years owing to the presence of fine black particles that consists of carbon. The soot contains chemicals, metals, soils, acids, and dust which are generated during the incomplete combustion of oil, wood, and coal. These materials damage the soil, crops, and the quality of air and water in the ecosystem.
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2024 |
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2025-2037 |
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CAGR |
6.2% |
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Base Year Market Size (2024) |
USD 7.62 billion |
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Forecast Year Market Size (2037) |
USD 16.66 billion |
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Product Type (Thermal Conductive, Electricity Conductive)
The global conductive silicone rubber market is segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by product type into thermal conductive, electricity conductive, and others. Out of the three types, the thermal conductive segment is estimated to gain the largest market share of about 40% in the year 2037. The growth of the segment can be attributed to the increasing applications in automotive vehicles, personal computers, and other home appliances. The rising electronic appliances such as printed and circuit boards, and sensors use thermal conductive silicone rubber to enhance the flow and processing with thermal stability is estimated to propel the market segment growth during the forecast period. The number of home appliances sold across the U.S. in the year 2020 was estimated to be over 570 million. The conductive silicone-based adhesive is also being manufactured for usage in electronic devices to improve the thermal and mechanical connections of components in electronic devices. The increasing number of electric vehicles and demand for lightweight automobiles across the world is also estimated to drive market segment growth.
End-user (Automotive, Electrical & Electronics, Defense, Aerospace, Industrial Machines)
The global conductive silicone rubber market is also segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by end-user into automotive, electrical & electronics, defense, aerospace, industrial machines, and others. Amongst these segments, the automotive segment is expected to garner a significant share of around 29% in the year 2037. The market segment growth is attributed to the increasing demand for personal vehicles around the world owing to rising disposable income. The growing number of automobiles that use conductive silicon rubber for interiors as it is resistant to fire and weather is estimated to propel the market segment growth during the forecast period. The rising demand for parts of automobile vehicles with increasing manufacturing of automobiles across the world.
The automotive parts exported across the world from the U.S. in the year 2021 were estimated to reach over USD 68 billion. The protective nature of silicone rubber against moisture, water spray, and dirt is estimated to increase the applications in spark plugs.
Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:
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APAC Market Statistics
Asia Pacific industry is expected to hold largest revenue share of 35% by 2037. The growth of the market can be attributed majorly to the increasing electronic manufacturing in the region. Moreover, the increasing application of silicone rubbers in electronic appliances is anticipated to boost market growth. The rising applications in the end-user sectors including power stations, photovoltaic, and LED are estimated to drive market growth across the region. The increasing economic standards of the people, growing use of electronic devices, and adoption of technological innovations among people are driving market growth in the region. The increasing population with the utilization of consumer electronics in every household with growing living standards in the region is estimated to propel the market growth. As per the estimations in the year 2023 the value of consumer electronics in Japan was estimated to be more than USD 35 billion. The increasing number of power plant generators with the rising demand for electricity in the region is estimated to drive market growth.
North American Market Forecast
The North American conductive silicone rubber market is estimated to be the second largest, registering a share of about 28% by the end of 2036. The growth of the market can be attributed majorly to the high production of automobiles in the region. More than 3 million cars were sold in the U.S. in 2020. In addition to this, the growing adoption of electric cars in the region is estimated to boost the market growth. The market growth is also attributed to the rising developments in the shale industry owing to the advancements made in hydraulic fracturing. The increasing healthcare sector in the region is also driving the need for silicon rubber in the manufacturing of medical devices, instruments, and equipment is estimated to boost the market growth in the region. The growing oil and gas sector in the region is also fueling the growth of the market across the world. The escalating use of electronics and electrical devices by people with the adoption of digitalization is expected to propel market growth in the coming years.
Europe Market Forecast
Further, the market in European, amongst the market in all the other regions, is projected to hold a majority of the share by the end of 2036. The growth of the market can be attributed to the increasing healthcare expenditure in the region owing to advancements in biocompatible medical devices including medical sensors. Expansion of the industrial sector across the region with a growing number of oil and gas industries is estimated to drive market growth during the forecast period. The rising demand for silicone in the healthcare sector for applications in implants and increasing applications in the renewable energy field of the European region is estimated to propel the market growth in the coming years. The increasing construction equipment sector in the region is also expected to fuel the market growth in the region owing to the high use of silicone rubber in building and construction. Also, the increased use of silicone rubber in the semiconductor and solar manufacturing industries of the region is propelling the growth of the market. The growing number of automotive industries as well as the increasing use of electrical devices owing to the growing disposable income of people is driving the market growth.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. developed a silicone rubber for molding “KE-5641-U” for the insulation covering of high-voltage cables. The new silicone rubber helps to improve the flexibility of high-voltage cable applications in the automobile sector by replacing thick cable moldings.
The Dow Chemical Company declared the release of the SILASTIC SA 994X liquid rubber series which is a primerless self-adhesive. This was developed for applications in the automotive sector for connector seals, radiator gasket seals, and battery vent gaskets used in the electric and hybrid vehicles.
Author Credits: Rajrani Baghel
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