Product Code: ETC6188682 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Apr 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The Australia polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) market benefits from its widespread use in medical, automotive, construction, and electronics industries. Known for its flexibility, transparency, and chemical resistance, PDMS is finding increasing applications in microfluidic devices and wearable technologies. Domestic production capabilities and research collaborations are enhancing supply chain resilience.
PDMS, a widely used silicone compound, is in demand across medical, automotive, and electronics industries in Australia. The market is seeing trends toward biomedical applications like wound care and implants due to PDMSs biocompatibility. In the electronics sector, PDMS is used for encapsulation and insulation. Growing environmental concerns are leading to research into bio-based and recyclable alternatives to conventional PDMS formulations.
Despite its wide usage, PDMS faces environmental scrutiny regarding its biodegradability. Competition from emerging eco-friendly alternatives, volatile raw material prices, and stringent regulations on medical and cosmetic-grade PDMS products present key challenges.
PDMS finds wide application in medical devices, cosmetics, and electronics. Investment prospects include manufacturing facilities for silicone-based formulations, product development in wound care and implantables, and cross-industry supply chain optimization. With increasing demand for biocompatible and durable materials, PDMS production and R&D offer strong returns.
PDMS products are similarly regulated under AICIS and must comply with standards around chemical importation, manufacturing, and usage. In medical and food-grade applications, additional oversight from TGA and FSANZ applies.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Australia Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market Overview |
3.1 Australia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Australia Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Australia Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Australia Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Australia Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Australia Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Australia Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End- User, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Australia Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Australia Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Australia Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market Trends |
6 Australia Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market, By Types |
6.1 Australia Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Australia Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Australia Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Low-Molecular Weight PDMS, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Australia Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market Revenues & Volume, By High-Molecular Weight PDMS, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Australia Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Ultra-High Molecular Weight PDMS, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Australia Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market, By Form |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Australia Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market Revenues & Volume, By PDMS Elastomers, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Australia Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market Revenues & Volume, By PDMS Fluids, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Australia Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market Revenues & Volume, By PDMS Resins, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 Australia Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Australia Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market, By End- User |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Australia Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial Process, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Australia Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Transportation, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 Australia Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Healthcare, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.5 Australia Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.4 Australia Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market, By Application |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Australia Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Lubricants and Greases, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.3 Australia Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Food & Beverages Industry, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.4 Australia Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmaceutical, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.5 Australia Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Cosmetic Industry, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.6 Australia Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
7 Australia Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Australia Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Australia Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Australia Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 Australia Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Australia Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Australia Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Australia Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market Opportunity Assessment, By End- User, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Australia Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Australia Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Australia Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Australia Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |