The fluorosilicone (FVMQ) rubber market is influenced by various market factors that shape its supply and demand dynamics, technological advancements, regulatory landscape, and economic conditions. Firstly, the demand for fluorosilicone rubber stems from its unique properties, including high temperature resistance, excellent fuel and oil resistance, and durability, making it suitable for demanding applications in aerospace, automotive, electronics, and oil & gas industries. As these sectors continue to grow, driven by technological advancements and increasing demand for high-performance materials, the demand for FVMQ rubber rises correspondingly, driving market expansion. Fluorosilicone Rubber (FVMQ) is a modified silicone rubber formulated from fluorosilicone polymers that contain a (-Si-O-) repeating group on the polymer backbone. FVMQ exhibits excellent heat resistance, electrical conductivity, low-temperature flexibility, and excellent resistance to weather, ozone, and UV.
On the supply side, factors such as availability of raw materials, production capacity, and manufacturing processes play pivotal roles. The availability and cost of raw materials like fluorosilicone polymers and curing agents directly influence the FVMQ rubber market dynamics. Fluctuations in the supply or price of these raw materials can impact production costs and pricing strategies within the FVMQ market. Additionally, advancements in production technologies, such as improved polymerization techniques and formulation processes, contribute to enhancing supply chain efficiency and meeting market demands.
Regulatory policies and standards also significantly impact the fluorosilicone rubber market. Environmental regulations regarding product safety, quality standards, and compliance drive manufacturers to adopt sustainable practices and develop products that meet regulatory requirements. Compliance with these regulations not only ensures market access but also enhances consumer trust and brand reputation, particularly in industries where safety and performance are critical, such as aerospace and automotive.
Moreover, macroeconomic factors including GDP growth, industrial output, and consumer spending patterns influence the overall demand for FVMQ rubber and its downstream products. Economic fluctuations or changes in industrial activity can affect market growth, while increasing investments in sectors like aerospace and automotive can stimulate demand for FVMQ rubber products, driving market expansion.
Global market dynamics, such as trade policies, geopolitical tensions, and currency fluctuations, also play a crucial role in shaping the fluorosilicone rubber market landscape. Changes in global trade patterns, trade agreements, or geopolitical events can disrupt supply chains, alter market dynamics, and influence pricing strategies within the FVMQ market.
Furthermore, technological advancements and innovations continue to drive developments within the fluorosilicone rubber market. Research and development efforts aimed at improving material properties, enhancing manufacturing processes, and exploring new applications for FVMQ contribute to market innovation. For instance, the development of FVMQ compounds with enhanced chemical resistance or thermal stability addresses specific industry requirements and offers new opportunities for market growth and differentiation.
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According to MRFR analysis, the Fluorosilicone (FVMQ) Rubber Market was valued at over USD 120 Million in 2018 and is projected to register a CAGR of 5.51% during the forecast period.
Fluorosilicone Rubber (FVMQ) is a modified silicone rubber formulated from fluorosilicone polymers that contain a (-Si-O-) repeating group on the polymer backbone. FVMQ exhibits excellent heat resistance, electrical conductivity, low-temperature flexibility, and excellent resistance to weather, ozone, and UV. FVMQ exhibits a significantly better chemical resistance than the standard silicone rubber, especially in conditions where hydrocarbons, fuel, aromatic mineral oils, and low molecular aromatic hydrocarbons (benzene and toluene) are involved.
The prominent factors favoring the growth of the global market are increasing automobile production in developing economies and significant growth of the aerospace & defense industry. With the increasing automobile production and demand for lightweight and fuel-efficient automobiles, the demand for fluorosilicone rubbers is expected to increase in the coming years. In 2018, over 95 million units of automobiles were manufactured, which is expected to cross over 100 million units by the end of 2019.
Moreover, the increasing use of alternative fuels, synthetic oils, and aggressive fluids and the increased operating temperatures with less cooling airflow required in the automotive engines, pose unique challenges related to material performance and its use in sealing applications. FVMQ is expected to deliver these requirements, owing to its superior extreme-temperature (low/high) performance, prolonged resistance to fuels, oils, solvents, and aggressive fluids, and its wide range of engineering properties. This is likely to boost the demand for FVMQ in the manufacturing of sealing and tubing components in the coming years.
Furthermore, the increasing commercial aircraft production and high defense spending are further expected to drive the growth of the market for fluorosilicone (FVMQ) rubber in the years to follow.
In the market, fluoroslicone rubber is popular by the trade names: SILASTIC (Dow) and Elastosil (Wacker Chemie AG).
REGULATORY STANDARDS
Some of the regulatory standards for automotive light-weighting and fuel efficiency are:
North America and Europe possess strict automotive fuel efficiency and CO2 emission regulations, and non-compliance with the corporate average fuel efficiency (CAFE) regulations by the manufacturers can lead to penalties by the respective governments.
OEM specifications for exhaust gas recirculation systems (where fluorosilicone rubbers are required):
Some of the regulatory standard (ASTM) requirements for FVMQ properties:
Source: ASTM, Company Brochure, and MRFR Analysis
TRADE ANALYSIS
The overall silicone rubber exported in its primary form increased by around 18% from USD 5,351.6 Million in 2017 to USD 6,335.2 Million in 2018, whereas total silicone rubber imported increased by around 18% from USD 7,548 Million in 2017 to USD 8,938 Million in 2018.
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REGIONAL ANALYSIS
November 2023- Out of all the projects, only Elkem’s collaborative Resourcing Silicones Polymers (REPOS) was acknowledged in the Circularity category; its aim is to create environmentally designed depolymerization chemistry to reduce silicone waste.
September 2023- This is what Fluoron Chemicals’ large-diameter heat-shrinkable fluoropolymer wraps and jackets are showing you about the future of engineering.
December 2022: In five years’ time, by 2025, 3M plans to cease manufacturing perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and related compounds. It will discontinue using PFAS across its entire range of products before that date.
October 2022: Trelleborg Group bought Minnesota Rubber & Plastics; it is a company from the USA making fluoro silicone rubber products for this part of the world, at $950 million.
In May 2021, Dow announced it has launched DOWSIL™ Fluorosilicone Elastomers—a new product family providing high-temperature resistance as well as low temp flexibility and excellent fuel/oil resistance.
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