Silanes Market Report 2025

The silanes market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.75 billion in 2024 to $2.94 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the growing construction industry, increasing demand for electronic devices, rising awareness about energy-efficient buildings, growth in the healthcare sector, and regulatory support for eco-friendly products.

The silanes market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.9 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for electric vehicles, growth in the solar energy sector, expansion of the electronics industry, increasing use of adhesives and sealants, and focus on sustainable agriculture practices. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements in silane production, the development of novel silane-based coatings, increasing use of silanes in water treatment applications, rising popularity of silane-based adhesives, and growing interest in functionalized silanes.

The increasing demand from the automotive sector is anticipated to drive the growth of the silane market in the future. The automotive sector encompasses the design, production, marketing, and sale of motor vehicles, including passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and motorcycles. In this industry, silanes serve as coupling agents in tire manufacturing, enhancing tire performance and durability. They also improve adhesion in automotive coatings, sealants, and adhesives, contributing to better protection and structural integrity. For example, in July 2024, the European Commission, a Belgium-based government administration, reported that from the end of 2022 to the end of 2023, the number of battery-only electric passenger cars increased by 49%, nearing a total of 4.5 million vehicles. Therefore, the rising demand from the automotive sector is propelling the growth of the silane market.

The silane market is poised for growth due to the increasing construction activities worldwide. Construction activities, involving the planning, execution, and completion of structures such as buildings, roads, and infrastructure, utilize silanes in the formulation of construction chemicals and adhesives. Silanes act as coupling agents, enhancing the bonding between different materials such as concrete, glass, and metal. With the rise in construction activities, there is a heightened demand for construction chemicals and adhesives, thus driving the need for silanes in the market. For instance, a report from the Office for National Statistics in November 2022 indicated a 0.3% increase in quarterly construction production in Quarter 4, 2022, compared to Quarter 3, 2022. The annual construction production expanded by 5.6% in 2022, following a remarkable 12.8% growth in 2021. Therefore, the increasing construction activities are contributing to the growth of the silane market.

Major companies operating in the silane market are focusing on the development of innovative products such as silane coupling agent to enhance the performance and durability of materials in various applications, including construction, automotive, and electronics. Silane coupling agents are chemical compounds that enhance the adhesion between organic materials, such as polymers, and inorganic materials, such as glass or metals, improving the overall performance and durability of composite materials. For instance, in August 2023, Hubei BlueSky New Material INC., a China-based chemical manufacturing company, launched BOSIL-531 ETHYL TRI METHOXY SILANE. BOSIL-531 (Ethyl Tri Methoxy Silane or ETMS) is a specialized silane coupling agent that enhances adhesion and durability in coatings, adhesives, and composite materials, making it crucial for various industrial applications.

Major companies in the silane market are actively engaged in the development of novel silane-based products to enhance performance, innovation, versatility, and sustainability. For instance, in February 2023, BRB International BV, a Netherlands-based chemical company specializing in specialty silicones and lubricants, launched several novel silane-based products at the European Coatings Show 2023. These products exhibit enhanced performance characteristics, including improved adhesion, durability, and surface modification, catering to the specific needs of industries such as adhesives, coatings, and electronics. This innovation is expected to significantly impact the silane market by contributing to its ongoing growth, meeting evolving industry requirements, and fostering increased demand for these versatile and high-performance silane-based products.

In May 2024, KCC Corporation, a chemicals company based in South Korea, acquired Momentive Performance Materials for an undisclosed amount. Momentive, known for its silicone and silane-based products, plays a crucial role in industries such as automotive, electronics, and construction. The acquisition aimed to enhance Momentive’s global reach and scale, particularly within the silanes sector, while supporting the company's strategic expansion efforts. This deal is expected to enable SJL Partners to leverage Momentive's technological expertise and product portfolio to strengthen its position in the specialty chemicals industry. Momentive Performance Materials Inc. is a US-based company that specializes in silanes.

Major companies operating in the silanes market include BASF SE, INEOS Group Limited, Dow Corning Corporation, Merck KGaA, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd., Evonik Industries AG, PPG Industries Inc., Air Products and Chemicals Inc., Sika AG, Huntsman Corporation, Wacker Chemie AG, The Chemours Company, Elkem ASA, Silar (Entegris), OCI Company Ltd., JSR Corporation, Momentive Performance Materials Inc., Hexion, AlzChem Group, BRB International (PETRONAS Chemical Group), Nitrochemie Aschau GmbH, Gelest Inc., Alfa Aesar, 3V Sigma, SiVance LLC, United Chemical, Genesee Polymers Corp., Qufu Chenguang Chemical Co. Ltd., Dalian Onichem Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the silanes market in 2024, and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the silanes market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the silanes market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

Silanes represent a category of chemical compounds consisting of silicon and hydrogen atoms, encompassing chlorosilanes, alkoxysilanes, and sleaziness. These compounds find applications across diverse industrial and commercial sectors, including adhesives, sealants, coatings, and waterproofing.

The primary product categories within silanes include alkyl silane, sulfur silane, amino silane, vinyl silane, epoxy silane, methacrylate silane, mono or chloro silane, and others. Alkyl silanes are characterized by the replacement of one or more hydrogen atoms in the silicon atom with alkyl groups. They serve various functions, such as coupling agents, adhesion promoters, hydrophobing and dispersing agents, moisture scavengers, and silicate stabilizers. These applications span a range of uses, including fiberglass and mineral wool, paints and coatings, polyolefin compounds, adhesives and sealants, sol-gel systems, fillers and pigments, foundry and foundry resin, and silicones.

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The silanes market consists of sales of silane coupling agents, silane crosslinkers, silane surfactants, silane defoamers, and silane resins. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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