Global Silicone Price Surges Persist Amid Supply Tightness an
Global Silicone Price Surges Persist Amid Supply Tightness and Cost Pressures
Core Statement: The global organosilicon sector is witnessing a sustained wave of price hikes in March 2026, driven by tightening supply chains and surging operational costs, with both international and domestic manufacturers implementing uniform price adjustments.
International chemical giant Dow Chemical has officially rolled out its third price increase of the year, announcing a 5% to 15% rise for silicone oil, raw rubber, 107 glue, silicone sealant and other core silicone products effective March 27. The move comes as upstream raw material costs, logistics expenses and environmental compliance fees continue to climb, compounded by Dow’s planned shutdown of its European siloxane plant that will reduce global production capacity. Domestic leading firms including Guibao Technology and Lingmei Adhesive have followed suit in mid-March, lifting prices of silicone sealants and foaming adhesives by 5% to 10% to offset mounting cost pressures. As of late March, domestic raw rubber prices have topped 15,000 yuan per ton, with 107 glue posting a weekly gain of over 2%. Industry insiders emphasize that rigid downstream demand from construction and electronics sectors, paired with limited global supply, will keep silicone prices at high levels with little room for decline in the short term.
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