The silicone market saw another uptick in April 2026, with prices for DMC and silicone oils rising across the board.
2026-04-02
As of April 2026, the domestic silicone market has seen a new round of widespread price increases. Driven by multiple factors—including rising costs, supply-side adjustments, and changes in export policies—prices for silicone products, led by DMC, have continued to climb.
Price Trends
On April 1, the mainstream transaction price for DMC had risen to 14,300 yuan per ton across the board, with some manufacturers quoting as high as 14,600 yuan per ton. The price of the upstream raw material methyl chloride surged to 2,800 yuan/ton, providing strong cost support. Among downstream products, domestic methyl silicone oil prices generally rose to over 16,000 yuan/ton, with 107 rubber and raw rubber also following suit.
Market Analysis
This round of price increases is primarily driven by three key factors:
Soaring Cost Pressures: The conflict in the Middle East has driven up global energy and logistics costs, with prices for core raw materials—methanol, monochloromethane, and platinum catalysts—remaining at high levels. International giant Wacker Chemie has announced product price hikes effective April 1, sending a clear signal to the domestic market.
Coordinated Supply-Side Regulation: Leading industry players are promoting a “production-based-on-sales” approach, controlling supply through planned maintenance and reduced production capacity. Currently, most monomer plants have filled their April pre-sale orders, resulting in tight spot market conditions.
Policy and Demand Stimuli: The cancellation of export tax rebates for silicones effective April 1 triggered a “rush to export,” effectively reducing domestic inventory. Meanwhile, demand from emerging sectors such as photovoltaics and new energy vehicles continues to surge, providing long-term growth momentum.
Market Outlook
Driven by high costs, tight supply, and robust demand, silicone market prices are expected to remain stable with an upward trend in the short term. Cost pressures are rapidly being passed down the supply chain, accelerating market consolidation.
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