5%–15% Silicone Price Hike, Global Price Surge Continues
As previously announced, Dow Chemical’s Consumer Solutions Division officially implemented a new round of price hikes for its silicone products in the Greater China region on March 27, 2026, with an overall increase range of 5%–15%. This is the third price adjustment by Dow in just five months, following the price hikes in November 2025 and January 2026, covering almost all core silicone products such as dimethyl silicone oil, D4, linear bodies, raw rubber, vinyl silicone oil, 107 glue, and silicone sealant.
Dow stated in the price adjustment notice that the continuous sharp increase in comprehensive costs, including raw materials, environmental protection, and logistics, is the main reason for the price hike, even though the company has implemented a number of cost optimization measures, it still cannot fully offset the cost pressure. In addition, Dow plans to close its 145,000-ton/year basic siloxane plant in Barry, UK, in the middle of 2026, which will reduce European local siloxane capacity by nearly one-third and further push up the cost of the global supply chain. Industry insiders point out that Dow’s price hike will further drive the global silicone price surge, and domestic silicone enterprises are expected to follow up with price adjustments, which will help the industry further get rid of vicious low-price competition and enter a stage of benign price recovery.
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