Silicone Market Remains Steady-to-Strong, Pre-Holiday Stockpi
Keywords: Silicone market trend, May Day holiday, pre-holiday stockpiling, tight supply, cost support, firm prices
Summary: On April 20, 2026, the overall silicone market remained steady-to-strong, with DMC and 107 silicone rubber operating at a high level, and pre-holiday stockpiling expectations before the May Day holiday gradually strengthened.
BEIJING, April 20, 2026 — A comprehensive analysis of the silicone market on April 20 shows that the market is currently in a pattern of tight supply and strong demand. With the approaching of the May Day holiday, the pre-holiday stockpiling demand of downstream enterprises will continue to be released, further supporting the market to maintain a steady-to-strong operation.
On the supply side, the operating rate of silicone monomer factories remains around 65%, with some enterprises suspending quotations or conducting equipment maintenance, resulting in tight spot supply and sufficient pre-sold orders. On the demand side, rigid demand remains stable, downstream inventories are gradually digested, and the willingness of enterprises to stock up before the holiday is significantly improved. On the cost side, high industrial silicon and methanol prices provide strong support for the entire silicone industrial chain.
The short-term outlook (before the May Day holiday) shows that core silicone products will maintain a strong trend, with DMC and 107 silicone rubber likely to rise rather than fall. After the holiday, the price trend will depend on the recovery of market supply and the realization of downstream demand. In the long term, the silicone industry will continue to move towards high-end, functional and green development, and the demand for high-end products will become the core driving force for market growth.
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