Keywords: DMC, silicone intermediate, quotation suspension, pre-sold orders, price support, 14500-15000 yuan/ton
Summary: On April 20, 2026, the mainstream quotation of DMC remains stable at 14,500-15,000 yuan/ton, with major factories in Shandong suspending quotations, tight spot supply, and strong willingness to support prices.
BEIJING, April 20, 2026 — DMC (Dimethylcyclosiloxane), the core intermediate of the silicone industry, maintained a stable high-level operation on April 20. The mainstream quotation in East China and Shandong was 14,500-15,000 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous day. Notably, several major DMC manufacturers in Shandong have suspended spot quotations, giving priority to fulfilling pre-sold orders signed in early April.
On the supply side, the operating rate of silicone monomer factories remains around 65%, with an increase in the proportion of self-use DMC and a decrease in external sales. In addition, some production units are planning maintenance, which will further tighten short-term supply. On the demand side, downstream rigid demand remains stable, and the expectation of pre-holiday stockpiling before the May Day holiday is gradually heating up, pushing the transaction focus upward.
The market logic shows that the combination of cost support (methanol and industrial silicon), sufficient pre-sold orders and supply contraction will continue to support DMC to operate at a high level.
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