DMC Surges to 15,100 Yuan/Ton on April 3 – China’s Silico
Keywords: DMC price surge, silicone price hike, methanol cost, supply tightness, monomer plant closure
Core Summary: China’s organic silicone market witnessed an explosive price rally on April 3, 2026, with
DMC leading the charge. Individual producers have raised DMC to
15,100 yuan/ton, while most monomer plants suspended quotations in preparation for a unified price adjustment following an industry meeting.
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Price Update (April 3):
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DMC: 14,300–15,100 yuan/ton (up ~1,000 yuan/ton in 3 days)
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107 胶: 14,800–15,300 yuan/ton
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Raw rubber: 15,100–15,500 yuan/ton
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Domestic silicone oil: 16,000–16,200 yuan/ton
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Drivers: Soaring methanol costs, Middle East conflict-driven logistics inflation, low monomer inventories, and pre-meeting buying frenzy.
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Market Sentiment: Most monomer plants are closed for bidding, signaling strong upward momentum. Downstream buyers are cautious but begin restocking to avoid further cost increases.
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