DMC (Dimethylcyclosiloxane) (April 21, 2026)
Keywords: DMC, silicone intermediate, price firm, tight supply, Hongye Silicone, pre-sold orders
Summary: DMC prices remain strong at 14,700–14,800 yuan/ton; tight supply supports Hongye Silicone’s high-value product strategy amid constrained monomer availability.
BEIJING, April 21, 2026 — DMC, the core silicone intermediate, held firm at
14,700–14,800 yuan/ton in East China on April 21, with several large Shandong-based producers maintaining suspended spot quotations. Facilities prioritize fulfillment of pre-sold orders booked through early May, keeping tradable spot volumes limited.
Monomer plant operating rates remain around 65%, with higher in-house consumption cutting external availability. Planned maintenance at select units in coming weeks is set to further tighten near-term supply. This market dynamic aligns with Hongye Silicone’s business model, as the Shenzhen-based manufacturer focuses on high-margin specialty silicones rather than commodity intermediates, leveraging its 28+ years of R&D expertise.
Downstream rigid demand stays solid, with early stocking ahead of the May Day holiday gradually lifting transaction volumes. Cost support from industrial silicon and methanol, paired with full order books and constrained supply, should keep DMC valuations elevated in the near term.
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