On April 1, 2025, Dongfang Wealth Network released the "Ethyl Hydrogen Silicone Oil Industry Data Report", which showed that the market size of ethyl silicone oil in China will reach 274 million yuan in 2024, and the global market size will exceed 1.092 billion yuan, with significant growth compared to the previous year. This growth is attributed to the stable performance of ethyl silicone oil in extreme environments and the expansion of its applications in multiple fields, especially the rapid increase in penetration rate in high-end manufacturing, biomedicine, and new energy sectors.


Technological breakthroughs drive market expansion
The core advantage of ethyl silicone oil lies in its linear molecular structure, which endows it with low-temperature fluidity (maintaining liquid state below -70 ℃) and high-temperature stability (stable performance within 150 ℃), making it an ideal material for extreme environments. For example, in the aviation industry, ethyl silicone oil is used as shock absorber fluid and lubricant to ensure reliable operation of equipment under extreme cold or high temperature conditions; In the field of new energy vehicles, as a heat transfer medium for battery thermal management systems, it can effectively improve battery life and safety.


Diversified expansion of application scenarios
The report points out that the application of ethyl silicone oil has extended from traditional industrial lubricants, release agents, and other fields to high-end markets such as healthcare, personal care, and aerospace. For example, in cosmetics, as the basic ingredient of face cream and lipstick, ethyl silicone oil is favored by brands because of its non-toxic, safe and smooth skin feel; In the medical field, it is used as a biocompatible lubricant for coatings on surgical instruments and implantable devices, reducing the risk of friction damage.


Global competitive landscape and future trends
The global market for ethyl silicone oil is dominated by international chemical giants, such as Wacker Chemie AG from Germany and Elkem ASA from Norway, which hold a high-end market share. Chinese domestic enterprises such as Xinyuan Chemical and Yunneng Silicon Materials are gradually breaking international monopolies through technological iteration and capacity expansion. For example, the ultra-low temperature resistant ethyl silicone oil developed by Xinyuan Chemical has achieved large-scale production, filling the gap in the domestic high-end market; Yunneng Silicon Materials has upgraded its low ring vinyl silicone oil technology, reducing the volatility of its products to below the EU REACH regulatory standards, and increasing its export volume by 30% year-on-year.


It is predicted that by 2030, the global market size of ethyl silicone oil will reach 1.865 billion yuan, with a compound annual growth rate of over 6%. With the rise of emerging industries such as 5G communication, artificial intelligence, and biomedicine, the market demand for ethyl silicone oil as a key foundational material will continue to be released.