DMC Prices Consolidate at 16,000–16,500 RMB/Ton; Supply Tig

 

Keywords: DMC, silicone monomer, price surge, tight supply, Hongye Silicone Summary: Domestic DMC prices rose further to 16,000–16,500 RMB/ton post-holiday; monomer plant maintenance and low inventories keep supply tight, supporting firm prices into mid-June. Details: On May 7, DMC mainstream offers increased by another 200–300 RMB/ton from last week, hitting a new 2026 high. Operating rates at major Shandong/Jiangsu/Zhejiang monomer facilities remain at 70%–75% due to extended annual maintenance. Spot cargo is scarce, and most producers prioritize order backlogs through late May. Import DMC arrivals are down, and 华东 port inventories are low, tightening spot supply further. Market participants expect DMC to stay above 15,800 RMB/ton until mid-June. Hongye Silicone secured Q1 long-term contracts, ensuring stable raw material supply and steady production of mold silicone, electronic potting compounds, and food-grade LSR despite spot volatility.