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The silanes market is highly competitive with major players contributing over half of the total market share in 2020. Market players are highly engaged in research & development, product innovation, and expansion of production facilities to gain a competitive advantage. For instance, in 2019, Shin-Etsu Chemical with an investment of over USD 21 million expanded its silicones production capacity in the U.S. to cater to the escalating demand from automobiles and electronics component manufacturers. It was intended to proactively expand its silicone business by producing silicone emulsions.
In September 2018, Evonik Industries announced to build a new silicone plant in Geesthacht, Germany. This move was intended to strengthen its focus on innovative specialty chemical products in the region. Other notable players operating in the silanes industry include