KCC Silicone, a South Korean silicone materials producer, is expanding into the North American personal-care raw materials market by participating in NYSCC Suppliers' Day 2026 in New York. The move follows its earlier push into China and Europe, as global demand for eco-friendly and high-performance ingredients grows. Overseas buyers should watch for new functional silicone solutions tailored to clean beauty and premium formulations.
Event and market context
NYSCC Suppliers' Day 2026, organized by the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists, is the largest personal-care raw materials exhibition in North America. It gathers global ingredient suppliers, brands, and manufacturers to share the latest technologies and trends. The North American cosmetics market is rapidly shifting toward clean beauty, sustainability, and premium formulation technologies.
The U.S. cosmetics market was valued at approximately USD 64.27 billion in 2024 and is projected to exceed USD 100 billion by 2032. South Korea ranked as the top cosmetics exporter to the U.S. in 2024, with a 22.4% share, driven by skincare and color cosmetics growing at over 6% annually.
Product highlights for buyers
KCC Silicone will showcase a lineup of functional silicone materials for skincare, sun care, and color cosmetics at its booth, including live demonstrations and technical consultations. Key products include:
- **SeraSense RBS 12**: A silicone film former with viscosity control technology that enhances adhesion and longevity in sun-care and color-cosmetic products, offering smooth application and uniform film formation. - **SeraSilk PDA 90**: A microplastic-free powder gel blend using naturally derived silica powder, delivering a soft, matte finish and skin-enhancing effects. This product addresses the growing demand for eco-friendly formulations.
What buyers should watch
Importers and formulators targeting the North American market should evaluate KCC Silicone's new materials for compliance with clean-beauty and microplastic-free trends. The company's focus on high-performance, sustainable silicones aligns with regulatory shifts and consumer preferences in the region. Direct engagement at NYSCC may lead to customized solutions and partnership opportunities.
China sourcing context
While KCC Silicone is a South Korean supplier, its expansion into North America reflects broader Asian silicone material competitiveness. Buyers sourcing from Asia should monitor how Korean and Chinese silicone producers differentiate on functionality and sustainability, as this may influence pricing and supply-chain diversification strategies.
Source: Read the original report | Published: May 18, 2026