Downstream Sealant Makers Prepare for Further Price Hikes, Co
Downstream Sealant Makers Prepare for Further Price Hikes, Cost Pass-Through Accelerates (March 25)
Core Keywords: downstream sealant makers, 5%–10% price hikes, cost pass-through, upstream cost pressure, Daqin Chemical
Core Sentence: Downstream silicone sealant manufacturers plan 5%–10% price hikes in early April to pass through mounting upstream costs, following Daqin Chemical’s recent increase.
Downstream silicone sealant and adhesive manufacturers are preparing for additional price hikes in early April, as upstream cost pressures continue to mount, according to industry updates on March 25. Following Daqin Chemical’s 5%–8% price increase on March 24, more medium and large sealant producers plan to adjust prices in the first week of April, passing on rising costs of raw materials, energy, and logistics. The upcoming price increases are expected to be in the range of
5%–10% for standard products, with customized high-performance formulations seeing larger adjustments.
The cost pass-through trend is driven by three key factors: sustained high upstream silicone prices, global price hikes by international giants (Dow and Wacker), and the upcoming export tax rebate cancellation that may redirect some domestic supply to the local market. Small and medium-sized sealant makers that absorbed costs in early 2026 are now forced to raise prices to maintain profitability, as upstream costs have risen by over 25% in the past six months. Industry observers note that the price adjustments will help eliminate low-quality, low-cost products from the market and improve overall industry profitability. Distributors and end-users are gradually accepting the price hikes, as high-quality silicone products are critical for ensuring performance in construction, automotive, and new energy applications. The coordinated pricing across the industrial chain marks the end of vicious low-price competition, paving the way for stable and sustainable development in the silicone downstream sector.
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