Market Size

• Global Market: The global hydroxy-terminated silicone oil market was estimated at $6.79 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $10.5 billion by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.95% from 2025 to 2032.
• Chinese Market: The market size of hydroxy-terminated silicone oil in China was approximately 380 million yuan in 2024, and it is expected to maintain a stable growth trend in the coming years.

Application Field Expansion

• Personal Care and Cosmetics:
  • The demand for hydroxy-terminated silicone oil in the personal care and cosmetics industry is continuously increasing. It is widely used in skincare, hair care, and makeup products, improving the texture, spreadability, and water resistance of the products. The increasing popularity of organic silicone cosmetics in emerging markets is expected to drive the growth of the hydroxy-terminated silicone oil market in the coming years. The growing consumer preference for natural and organic personal care products has led to the development of hydroxy-terminated silicone oil products that meet these needs, further promoting market growth.
  • In 2023, Wacker Chemie launched a new type of hydroxy-terminated silicone oil specifically designed for hair care products, further expanding its product line in the personal care field.
• Electronic Industry:
  • The application of hydroxy-terminated silicone oil in the electronic industry is constantly increasing. It is used in the production of semiconductors, integrated circuits, and printed circuit boards, offering enhanced thermal stability, electrical insulation, and moisture resistance, ensuring the reliability and performance of these devices. With the continuous development of the electronic industry, the demand for hydroxy-terminated silicone oil is expected to remain strong.
• Construction Industry:
  • The emerging opportunities in the construction industry provide another growth path. The waterproof and thermally stable properties of hydroxy-terminated silicone oil make it suitable for sealants, adhesives, and coatings.
• Industrial Applications:
  • The application of hydroxy-terminated silicone oil in the industrial field is continuously deepening. It is widely used in industries such as automotive, electronics, and construction as a waterproofing agent, lubricant, foaming agent, defoamer, and surface modifier. With the continuous development of these industries, the demand for hydroxy-terminated silicone oil is also continuously increasing.
• Textiles:
  • In the textile processing, the addition of hydroxy-terminated silicone oil can give fibers a soft and smooth feel, while also improving their water and stain resistance.
• Coatings and Inks:
  • Hydroxy-terminated silicone oil can be used as an additive in coatings and inks, improving the flow and adhesion of the coating, and enhancing the product's weather resistance and wear resistance.
• Rubber and Plastics:
  • In the processing of rubber and plastics, hydroxy-terminated silicone oil can be used as a lubricant and release agent, improving the processing efficiency and quality of the products.
• Pharmaceuticals:
  • Hydroxy-terminated silicone oil also has applications in the pharmaceutical industry, such as drug release agents and lubricants.
• Waterborne Polyurethane Modification:
  • With the continuous deepening of environmental protection concepts, waterborne polyurethane, as an alternative to traditional organic solvents, is continuously increasing its market share. Hydroxy-terminated silicone oil is used in the modification of waterborne polyurethane, effectively improving its water resistance and surface enrichment ability, and its application demand is expected to further increase in the future.

In summary, the continuous expansion of hydroxy-terminated silicone oil in multiple application fields has driven the continuous growth of its market size. Especially in fields such as personal care, electronics, construction, and industry, the application prospects of hydroxy-terminated silicone oil are broad.