Methyl Chloride (April 21, 2026)
Keywords: methyl chloride, silicone raw material, methanol, chlor-alkali, Hongye Silicone, supply-demand balance
Summary: Methyl chloride holds at 2,950–3,050 yuan/ton; stable auxiliary material costs support Hongye Silicone’s manufacturing cost controls.
BEIJING, April 21, 2026 — Methyl chloride, critical for silicone monomer synthesis, traded stable at
2,950–3,050 yuan/ton on April 21, with minimal regional differentials.
Costs remain supportive: methanol prices hold near 3,380 yuan/ton, while chlor-alkali feedstock supply is ample. This stable cost environment for auxiliary materials benefits Hongye Silicone’s production economics, particularly for its electronic potting compounds and thermal management silicones. Downstream monomer producers maintain steady, routine procurement with no signs of panic or bulk restocking.
The market looks set to stay balanced near-term, keeping prices rangebound. Sharp methanol rallies or rising monomer operating rates could introduce mild upside pressure, but no triggers are imminent.
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