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市場調査レポート
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液状シリコーンゴム市場レポート:グレード、硬化システム、最終用途産業、地域別、2024年~2032年Liquid Silicone Rubber Market Report by Grade, Curing System, End Use Industry, and Region 2024-2032 |
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液状シリコーンゴム市場レポート:グレード、硬化システム、最終用途産業、地域別、2024年~2032年 |
出版日: 2024年09月10日
発行: IMARC
ページ情報: 英文 138 Pages
納期: 2~3営業日
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世界の液状シリコーンゴム市場の市場規模は2023年に26億米ドルに達しました。今後、IMARC Groupは、市場は2032年までに51億米ドルに達し、2024年から2032年の間に7.5%の成長率(CAGR)を示すと予測しています。医療機器、自動車、電子機器、消費財などの業界からの需要の発展、製品の高い耐久性、生体適合性、柔軟性、耐温度特性、製造技術の継続的な開拓などが、市場拡大を後押しする主な要因となっています。
ヘルスケア産業における用途の拡大
ヘルスケア分野での製品使用の急増は、市場で観察される主要動向の一つです。液状シリコーンゴムは、生体適合性が高く、柔軟性に優れ、耐熱性や耐薬品性に優れているため、医療機器、インプラント、ウェアラブルなどに幅広く応用されています。慢性疾患の増加、人口の高齢化、医療技術の著しい進歩により、人体内で安全に使用できる高性能材料の需要が高まっています。低毒性、低刺激性、滅菌処理への耐性などの特性を持つLSRは、カテーテル、シール、バルブから人工装具に至るまで、医療分野でさまざまな用途に使用されています。
自動車産業における成長
自動車産業もまた、LSR市場の成長を左右する大きな原動力の一つです。技術的に高度で効率的な自動車への需要が高まるにつれ、自動車用途で要求される厳しい性能や安全基準を満たす材料へのニーズが高まっています。LSRは非常に優れた耐熱性、耐久性、優れた絶縁性により、自動車用ガスケット、シール、コネクター、照明システムに広く使用されています。LSRはまた、EV(電気自動車)動向の高まりにも寄与しています。EVでは、脆弱な電子部品を保護し、車両全体の安全性を維持するため、頑丈なシーリングや絶縁ソリューションが求められるからです。燃費向上の影響による軽量材料の需要は、メーカーが従来の材料に代わる代替材料としてLSRの利用を検討することを促し、市場の成長を強化しています。
製造技術の向上
製造プロセスにおける技術革新の進展が、LSR市場の成長に影響を与えています。液体射出成形のような最近の技術革新は、LSR部品の加工をより速く、より正確で、経済的な操作に変えました。LIM技術は、高精度で無駄の少ない複雑な部品の製造を可能にし、精度と信頼性が主な課題である医療、自動車、電子産業にとって非常に魅力的なものです。加えて、LSRを使った3Dプリンティングは、カスタマイズされた複雑な形状への視野を広げ、市場拡大への前向きな展望を生み出しています。
The global liquid silicone rubber market size reached US$ 2.6 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 5.1 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5% during 2024-2032. The increasing demand from industries such as medical devices, automotive, electronics, and consumer goods, product's high durability, biocompatibility, flexibility, and temperature resistance properties, and continuous development in the manufacturing technologies are some of the key factors aiding in market expansion.
Growing Usage in the Healthcare Industry
The surging product usage in the healthcare sector is among the major trends observed in the market. Liquid silicone rubber has seen wide application in medical devices, implants, and wearables due to its high biocompatibility, good flexibility, and very temperature- and chemical-resistant features. The rise in chronic diseases, aging populations, and significant advancements in medical technologies are driving high demand for high-performance materials that can be safely used within the human body. LSR, with properties such as low toxicity, hypoallergenic, and withstanding sterilization processes, has placed this material into a variety of uses in the medical space-from catheters, seals, and valves to prosthetics.
Growth in the Automotive Industry
The automotive industry is also one of the major driving forces that have influenced the growth of the LSR market. As the demand for more technologically advanced and efficient vehicles rises, there is an increasing need for materials that can meet the stringent performance and safety standards required in automotive applications. LSR is widely used in automotive gaskets, seals, connectors, and lighting systems due to its very good temperature resistance, durability, and excellent insulation. It also contributes to the increasing EV trend, as these vehicles demand heavy-duty sealing and insulation solutions to protect vulnerable electronic parts and maintain the overall safety of the vehicles. The demand for lightweight material with the influence of improved fuel efficiency encourages manufacturers to consider the utilization of LSR as an alternative material against the traditional ones, thus strengthening the market growth.
Improvement in Manufacturing Technologies
Growing technological innovations in the manufacturing process have influenced the growth of the LSR market. Recent innovations such as liquid injection molding have transformed processing into even faster, more accurate, and economical operations of LSR components. LIM technology allows the manufacturing of complex parts with high accuracy and minimal waste, something quite attractive for medical, automotive, and electronic industries where precision and reliability are the main issues. In addition, 3D printing with LSR opens a wide horizon toward customized and complicated geometries, thereby creating a positive outlook for market expansion.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the global, regional, and country levels for 2024-2032. Our report has categorized the market based on grade, curing system, and end use industry.
Medical grade accounts for the majority of the market share
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the grade. This includes food grade, industrial grade, and medical grade. According to the report, medical grade represented the largest segment.
The demand for medical-grade LSR is propelled by the increasing focus on patient safety and the stringent regulatory requirements for medical devices. Medical-grade LSR is preferred due to its superior purity and compliance with rigorous medical standards, such as ISO 10993 and USP Class VI, which ensure that the material is non-toxic, non-cytotoxic, and suitable for prolonged contact with the human body. This grade of LSR is extensively used in the production of critical components like seals, gaskets, and molded parts for surgical instruments, as well as in long-term implants, owing to its ability to maintain performance and stability over extended periods.
Injection molding holds the largest share of the industry
A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the curing system have also been provided in the report. This includes injection molding, peroxide cure system, platinum-based cure system, and condensation cure system. According to the report, injection molding accounted for the largest market share.
The demand for LSR based on injection molding as a curing system is driven by its efficiency in producing high-precision, complex parts at scale, with minimal waste. Injection molding allows manufacturers to achieve consistent quality and tight tolerances, essential for industries like healthcare, automotive, and electronics where reliability and performance are critical. This curing system is particularly advantageous for high-volume production, as it significantly reduces cycle times and labor costs, making it ideal for mass production of intricate components. Additionally, the ability to automate the injection molding process enhances productivity and reduces the risk of contamination, a crucial factor in sectors requiring sterile conditions, such as medical device manufacturing.
Healthcare represents the leading market segment
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end use industry. This includes automotive, healthcare, electrical and electronics, cosmetic and personal care, consumer goods, and others. According to the report, healthcare represented the largest segment.
The demand for LSR in the healthcare industry is primarily driven by the growing emphasis on infection control and the need for highly durable, biocompatible materials in medical applications. LSR's inherent resistance to bacteria, fungi, and other pathogens makes it an ideal choice for producing components that come into direct contact with patients, such as catheters, tubing, and respiratory masks. Additionally, the material's ability to withstand repeated sterilization processes without degrading ensures long-term reliability, which is crucial for reusable medical devices. The increasing adoption of wearable medical devices, which require soft, flexible, and skin-safe materials, also boosts demand for LSR, as it provides comfort while maintaining the necessary strength and durability.
Asia Pacific leads the market, accounting for the largest liquid silicone rubber market share
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, Asia Pacific represents the largest regional market for liquid silicone rubber.
Based on the liquid silicone rubber market forecast, the product demand in the Asia Pacific region is primarily spurred by rapid industrialization, urbanization, and the growing middle-class population, which boosts demand across several key industries, including automotive, electronics, and healthcare. In particular, the region's booming automotive sector, especially in countries like China, Japan, and India, is a major driver, as manufacturers increasingly adopt LSR for its durability, heat resistance, and ability to produce lightweight components that improve fuel efficiency. The expanding electronics manufacturing base in the Asia Pacific, known for producing consumer electronics and advanced gadgets, also propels LSR demand, as the material is essential for producing reliable, high-performance seals, connectors, and insulation parts.
(Please note that this is only a partial list of the key players, and the complete list is provided in the report.)