From 2016 to 2022, China's silicone output grew rapidly from 900,000 tons to 1.48 million tons, with a CAGR of 7.4%.
In the silicone industry, silicone gel accounts for 66%, making it the type of product with the largest application share of silicone in China at present. In 2022, among the segmented products of silicone production in China, room-temperature adhesives and high-temperature adhesives accounted for the largest share of the overall market, reaching 37% and 29% respectively. The proportions of silicone oil emulsion, liquid adhesive, silicone resin and other products were 28%, 4% and 2% respectively.