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Silicone (DMC) Price Trend Analysis 2026: Latest News, Market Insights, Historical Prices, Supply Demand Analysis & Price Drivers
Written ByUdeesha Tomar
Silicone (DMC) Price Trend H1 2025
Asia
In the first half of 2025, the Asian DMC market showed a mixed performance. During Q1, prices in the region remained generally stable with slight fluctuations. Early in the year, abundant inventories and subdued demand from sectors like personal care and cosmetics kept prices soft. While temporary rebounds occurred in February due to restocking and limited supply tightening, the overall tone was cautious. By Q2, especially in China, prices declined notably.
Lower raw material costs and higher operating rates among monomer producers—following the end of plant maintenance—contributed to increased supply. However, demand failed to keep pace, particularly in the construction sector, which was affected by seasonal high temperatures. Despite some support from emerging applications, weak downstream buying interest led to a steady price decline through Q2. Towards the end of June’25 the spot prices settled at around 1580 USD/MT in the Chinese domestic market.
Europe
The European DMC market saw consistent downward pressure in H1’25. Prices dipped in Q1 due to muted demand from major industries like automotive and construction. Although February experienced a brief increase driven by feedstock cost spikes and supply disruptions, this did not last.
By March, oversupply and easing upstream costs led to lower prices again. The trend continued in Q2 as buyers remained cautious and procurement stayed minimal. Steady output and high inventories contributed to a soft market environment, with suppliers adjusting pricing strategies to remain competitive.
North America
North America’s DMC prices also fell over the first half of 2025. In Q1, market conditions were mixed. January saw lower prices due to weak demand and winter-related disruptions. February brought temporary firmness as restocking and tariff-related anticipation pushed demand slightly.
However, March witnessed renewed price weakness with steady production and elevated inventory levels. In Q2, sluggish industrial activity, especially in construction and automotive, weighed on the market. Although personal care demand remained relatively stable, it wasn’t enough to offset the broader softness. Sellers increasingly adopted competitive pricing to encourage buying.
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According to Procurement Resource, price recovery seems possible with traditional demand season approaching and inventories declining. A modest rebound is expected if demand improves and cost support stabilizes.
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Asia
In the second half of 2024, the Asian silicone DMC market—especially in China—saw significant price swings. In Q3, prices initially moved with some fluctuation. A temporary lift came in September when a few Chinese monomer plants attempted to boost prices, briefly stirring market sentiment. However, this rally was short-lived.
By Q4, DMC prices dropped sharply due to persistent oversupply and sluggish domestic demand. The commissioning of substantial new production capacity earlier in the year kept inventories high, while the downstream industries remained in a seasonal low.
Export demand offered some cushion, but not enough to reverse the downward momentum. By December, market competition intensified, with frequent price undercutting as sellers scrambled to clear stock. The Silicone (DMC) spot prices settled at around 1778 USD/MT in December’24 in the Chinese market.
Europe
European DMC prices followed a relatively steady but softening trend through H2’24. The region did not experience the same degree of oversupply as Asia, but the effects of global price pressure—especially from China’s exports—began to weigh heavily. Local demand stayed modest, particularly from the construction and automotive sectors.
While some industries like renewable energy and electronics maintained stable consumption, it wasn’t enough to absorb imports from Asia at competitive rates. As a result, European producers were forced to lower prices in Q4 to remain competitive, though the rate of decline was more gradual compared to China.
North America
In North America, DMC prices in H2’24 showed moderate stability through Q3, supported by better downstream demand in sectors like home appliances and EVs. However, by Q4, the market softened.
Competitive pricing from imported Asian products began to seep into the region, especially as Chinese suppliers sought to offload excess inventory. Domestic producers faced mounting pressure to adjust their pricing strategies. Although some attempted production cuts, overall supply still outpaced demand, nudging prices downward towards the end of the year.
About Silicone (DMC)
Silicone (DMC) or Dimethylcyclosiloxane appears to be a colourless and transparent liquid without visible impurities and an oily consistency. It is the key feedstock used to produce silicone rubber and silicone oil and to handle silicone rubber packing and cosmetics.
Silicone (DMC) Product Detail
Hs Code
29319090
Chemical Formula
[(CH3)2SiO]n, n=3~7
Cas Number
69430-24-6
Molecular Weight
222.5 - 445 g/mol
Industrial Uses
Used to make silicone oil, silicone rubber and other polysiloxane products for handling silicone rubber packing and cosmetics
Synonyms
MIXED CYCLICS, D3,D4,D5,D6 BLEND, Dimethylcyclosiloxane
Supplier Database
Dow Corning, Wacker, Elkem Silicones, Shin Etsu, KCC, Dongyue Group, Xinan, Sucon, Hoshine, Jinling, Sanyou, Xingfa, Sanjia, Guifeng, Humbot.
Regional Coverage
Asia Pacific
China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, Iran, Thailand, South Korea, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Nepal, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, UAE, Israel, Hongkong, Singapore, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Australia, and New Zealand
Europe
Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy,Spain, Russia, Turkey, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Ireland Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, Romania, Finland, Czech Republic, Portugal and Greece
North America
United States and Canada
Latin America
Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Columbia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru
Africa
South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco
CurrencyUS$ (Data can also be provided in local currency)
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Silicone (DMC) Production Process
Silicone DMC can be produced by silicone powder. The silicone powder is first pretreated and added to a reactor with a solvent. The mixture is heated followed by the addition of methyl bromide and dimethyl ether giving silicone DMC as the final product.
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