Dimethicone Market

COVID-19 Impact analysis

• The dimethicone market is expected to witness a slowdown, owing to decline in demand and supply chain disruptions due to the global COVID-19 outbreak.
• Skin care industry, which is the major end user of the dimethicone, has been severely affected due to the nationwide lockdowns. This restricts the growth prospects for the dimethicone market.
• The lockdown situation has brought about the shutdown of various manufacturing units of dimethicone which brought about a destruction of dimethicone production and decline in the sales.
• Economics of the dimethicone market is expected to return on track, owing to its application in a variety of end-uses such as moisturizers, cream-based cosmetics, shampoo and lotions, once the consumption increase the market will expand simultaneously.

Top Impacting Factors
Dimethicone has the best emulsification and anti-foaming properties in hair products such as shampoos and conditioners, which account for half of its demand in the annual market which is the major driving factor for market growth. There has been an increase in product advancement in recent times, in the shampoo & conditioner category, signifying an increase in hair care product usage, which is further expected to boost the growth of the dimethicone market. The market for skincare products is driven mainly by its excellent property such as moisturizing and skin-healing in products like moisturizers, cream-based cosmetics, and lotions. Some applications where dimethicone is used include antiperspirants, deodorants, and pharmaceutical products for treating gastrointestinal and dermal ailments.
Market Trends

• In January 2021, Momentive Performance Materials, Inc. (MOMENTIVE) has announced to acquire the KCC Corporation’s, a Silicones business in Korea and the UK as well. This acquisition will expand the customer base in China and with the combined capabilities and expertise will consolidating in advanced silicones. This developed advanced silicone and special products for customized application in industries including healthcare, telecommunications, electronics, personal care, construction, transportation, agriculture, energy, and many other industries.
• In April 2020, Whyyon Chemical Ltd. has completely acquired the Wynca which is the dedicated to producing paper-marketing chemicals and plastic chemicals. This acquisition will help in the business development in both domestic and international market. 
• In November 2018, United Technologies Corporation has completely acquired the Rockwell Collins by which the both bring together to create Collins Aerospace Systems which in turn can enhance the system supply in aerospace and defense industry. 

Key Benefits of the Report

• This study presents the analytical depiction of the dimethicone industry along with the current trends and future estimations to determine the imminent investment pockets.
• The report presents information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities along with detailed analysis of the dimethicone market share.
• The current market is quantitatively analyzed to highlight the dimethicone market growth scenario.
• Porter’s five forces analysis illustrates the potency of buyers & suppliers in the market. 
• The report provides a detailed dimethicone market analysis based on competitive intensity and how the competition will take shape in coming years

Questions answered in the dimethicone Report

• Who are the leading market players active in the dimethicone market?
• What current trends will influence the market in the next few years?
• What are the driving factors, restraints, and opportunities in the market?
• What future projections would help in taking further strategic steps?
• Which Government regulations might challenge the status of key regional markets?
• What are the key barriers to enter for the new players in the market?
• What value proposition should businesses aim at while making new research and development funding?