Feasibility survey report: 2023 Indepth analysis of the conductive additive for liquid silicone rubber industry and market scale research

Liquid silicone rubber (LSR) is a widely used elastomer with unique properties such as biocompatibility, resistance to heat, and excellent electrical conductivity. To further enhance the electrical conductivity of LSR, conductive additives are used. Conductive additives such as carbon black, graphite, and metallic particles are added to LSR to improve its conductivity. The conductive additive for liquid silicone rubber market has been growing due to the increased demand for electrically conductive silicone rubber in various industries such as automotive, healthcare, and electronics. This analysis will focus on the global and Chinese markets for conductive additive for liquid silicone rubber.

The global conductive additive for liquid silicone rubber market was valued at USD 1.3 billion in 2020 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.8% from 2021 to 2028. The increasing demand for electrically conductive silicone rubber in the automotive and electronics industries is the major driver for the market growth. The automotive industry is the largest consumer of conductive additive for liquid silicone rubber, followed by the healthcare and electronics industries. The conductive carbon black additive segment dominates the market due to its low cost and high conductivity. The metallic particle additive segment is also growing due to its high conductivity and ability to provide EMI/RFI shielding.

Major competitors in the global market include Dow Inc., Wacker Chemie AG, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd., Elkem ASA, KCC Corporation, Momentive Performance Materials Inc., Reiss Manufacturing Inc., and Specialty Silicone Products Inc. These companies are investing in R&D to develop new and innovative conductive additives that can provide higher conductivity, better durability, and improved processability.

The global market prices for conductive additive for liquid silicone rubber vary based on the type of additive and the application area. The average price of conductive carbon black additive ranges from USD 4.0/kg to USD 8.0/kg, while the average price of metallic particle additives ranges from USD 10.0/kg to USD 20.0/kg.

The Chinese conductive additive for liquid silicone rubber market was valued at USD 200 million in 2020 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.5% from 2021 to 2028. The increasing demand for electrically conductive silicone rubber in the automotive, healthcare, and electronics industries is the major driver for the market growth. The conductive carbon black additive segment dominates the market due to its low cost and high conductivity. The metallic particle additive segment is also growing due to its high conductivity and ability to provide EMI/RFI shielding.

Major competitors in the Chinese market include Momentive Performance Materials Inc., Dow Inc., Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd., Wacker Chemie AG, Bluestar Silicones International Co. Ltd., Elkem ASA, and Zhejiang Xinan Chemical Industrial Group Co. Ltd. These companies are investing in R&D to develop new and innovative conductive additives that can provide higher conductivity, better durability, and improved processability.

The Chinese market prices for conductive additive for liquid silicone rubber vary based on the type of additive and the application area. The average price of conductive carbon black additive ranges from CNY 20.0/kg to CNY 40.0/kg, while the average price of metallic particle additives ranges from CNY 50.0/kg to CNY 100.0/kg.

The conductive additive for liquid silicone rubber market is growing globally due to the increasing demand for electrically conductive silicone rubber in various industries. The conductive carbon black additive segment dominates the market due to its low cost and high conductivity.

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