The silicone market is seeing a sharp acceleration in its upward momentum, driven by a sudden cost-side shock.


What's driving the move:


feedstock for DMC production, this directly pushed up monomer production costs. The cost shock has become the core catalyst for this round of price increases.


 Supply discipline remains firm – The industry's 50% production cut continues. Operating rates are holding at around 60%, and most producers have pre-sale orders booked through late September. Spot availability remains tight, with some plants even suspending quotations altogether.


 Downstream sentiment shifts – After initially holding a cautious, wait-and-see stance, mid-to-downstream buyers are now moving to secure materials. Fear of "missing out again" is replacing reluctance, with inquiries and procurement activity clearly picking up.


 Full-chain transmission underway – The price increase is cascading through the entire supply chain: from DMC to raw rubber, silicone oil, compounds, and eventually silicone sealants. The uptrend is now broadly established across the industry.


What's next? If methanol remains elevated, DMC prices could continue to climb. The key variable to watch is how quickly downstream end-users can absorb these increases, and whether terminal orders actually materialize as expected.


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