WACKER Expands Silicone Production in India to Support Personal Care Market Growth

WACKER Supports Rising Beauty Industry Demand

WACKER has started a new silicone production plant in India. This new plant is located in Panagarh, and it is now fully working. Also, the company has built a large facility that is around 15,000 square meters in size. This plant will produce special silicone materials called silicone emulsions. These materials are mainly used in products like cosmetics and personal care items such as creams, shampoos, and skincare products. The silicones made here are of very high quality and follow strict international safety and manufacturing rules.

Moreover, this new plant is an important step for WACKER in India because it increases the company’s production capacity. It will help the company produce more silicone products to meet the growing demand in the Indian market, especially in the beauty and personal care industry.

According to Towards Chemicals And Materials Analytics and Consulting, the global silicone in personal care market size was estimated at USD 3.85 billion in 2025 and is expected to be worth around USD 7.54 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 6.95% from 2026 to 2035. In terms of volume, the silicone in the personal care market is projected to grow from 621.11 thousand tons in 2025 to 1,128.15 thousand tons by 2035. growing at a CAGR of 6.15% from 2026 to 2035.

Furthermore, the company said that its production facilities in Panagarh are modern and advanced. They are designed to make high-purity products that meet global standards. These products are especially needed in industries like cosmetics, where quality and safety are very important. Moreover, demand for silicone products in India is continuously growing. Because of this, they expect even more growth in the future. By expanding production in Panagarh, WACKER wants to better serve its customers and meet rising market needs.