Raw Material Prices: DMC Firm at 14,700–15,000 Yuan/Ton; So

Center Sentence: On April 16, 2026, silicone DMC prices remain stable at 14,700–15,000 yuan/ton, with some Shandong producers temporarily halting bids to focus on D4 sales, while downstream demand stays steady onasic needs restocking.

 

Keywords: DMC price, silicone raw material prices, D4, silicone market supply, 107 silicone rubber, dimethyl silicone oil

• Mainstream reference prices (tax-included, delivered, China):
  • DMC: 14,700–15,000 yuan/ton (flat vs April 15); East China 14,800–15,000 yuan/ton, Shandong some bids on hold.
  • 107 silicone rubber: 15,200–15,500 yuan/ton (flat), stable follow-up.
  • Solid raw silicone rubber: 15,800–16,300 yuan/ton (flat).
  • Dimethyl silicone oil: 16,800–17,400 yuan/ton (flat), spot supply tight.
   
• Supply side:
  • Industry operating rate: 65% (slight up vs yesterday), strict production cuts maintained.
  • East China monomer plant maintenance scheduled for next week, supply expectations tight.
  • Most monomer factories fully booked through late April.
   
• Demand side:
  • Downstream plants focus on on-demand purchasing to control inventory risks.
  • Month-end restocking demand emerging, supporting market stability.
   
• Market outlook: DMC to remain firm in short term; price movement hinges on downstream restocking intensity.