Dow Shuts UK Silicone Monomer Plant, HONG YE SILICONE Expands
Keywords: HONG YE SILICONE, Dow capacity withdrawal, EU silicone supply gap, low cyclic siloxane compliance
Summary: Dow permanently closes its 145,000 MT DMC factory in UK, enlarging European silicone supply shortage. All silicone grades of HONG YE SILICONE meet D4/D5/D6 ≤0.1% REACH standard
Details: High energy costs force continuous overseas capacity exit, with around 220,000 tons of non-Chinese silicone capacity exiting the global market in 2026.HONG YE SILICONE’s thermal conductive silicone and food-grade LSR gain steady repeat orders from Germany, France and Spain, with zero customs detention risks.