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Export Market: Low-End Silicone Exports Under Pressure; High-

Center Sentence: Under the influence of the export tax rebate cancellation policy implemented on April 1, 2026, low-end primary silicone exports face significant profit pressure, while high value-added specialty silicone products maintain stable growth in overseas markets due to strong product competitiveness and market demand.

Keywords: silicone export policy, silicone export tax rebate, high value-added silicone, international silicone trade, silicone overseas demand, liquid silicone rubber (LSR), medicalsilicone exports

Detailed Export Data & Trend Analysis:

Policy impact details: The cancellation of the 13% VAT export rebate for primary polysiloxanes (HS code 39100000) has directly increased the export cost of low-end silicone products. Taking 107 silicone rubber with an ex-factory price of 14,200 yuan/ton as an example, the export cost per ton has increased by about 1,600 yuan, compressing the profit margin of low-end exporters from 8–10% to 3–5%.
Low-end export performance: Many small and medium-sized exporters in Shandong, Zhejiang, and Guangdong have reduced or even suspended orders for general-grade 107 rubber, crude silicone oil, and ordinary silicone sealants. According to customs data, the export volume of primary silicone products in the first week of April 2026 was 12,000 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 18.3%.
High-end export performance: High value-added silicone products maintain stable growth in overseas markets:
- Liquid silicone rubber (LSR): Export volume increased by 22% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, mainly exported to Europe, America, and Southeast Asia, used in automotive parts, medical devices, and precision electronics.
- Medical-grade silicone: Export volume increased by 19% year-on-year, with products including silicone catheters, silicone implants, and medical seals, meeting the strict regulatory requirements of the EU and the US FDA.
- Thermal interface materials: Export volume increased by 25% year-on-year, driven by the demand for new energy vehicles and electronic products in overseas markets.
Regional export distribution:
- Europe: The largest export market for high-end silicone products, accounting for 40% of total high-end exports, with strong demand for medical and automotive silicone.
- Southeast Asia: The fastest-growing export market, with a year-on-year increase of 30% in silicone exports, driven by the development of local electronics and automotive industries.
- North America: Stable demand, focusing on high-precision electronic silicone and medical silicone products.
Enterprise response: Leading silicone enterprises (Hesheng Silicon Industry, Dongyue Silicone) are accelerating the adjustment of export product structure, reducing the export proportion of low-end products, and increasing investment in high-end product R&D and overseas market development to offset the impact of the tax rebate cancellation policy.

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