US Silicone Oil Prices Rise 2% in May on Import & Demand Pres

US Silicone Oil Prices Rise 2% in May on Import & Demand Pressures

Keywords: US silicone oil, price increase, May 2026, import costs

Summary: US silicone oil prices climbed 2% month‑over‑month in May, driven by higher import costs and steady downstream demand.
 

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By late May 2026, US silicone oil prices had risen approximately 2% compared to April. Early‑month stability from Chinese and German exports gave way to mid‑month logistics bottlenecks and firmer upstream feedstock costs, lifting import‑parity expectations. Buyers accepted the increase to secure monthly volumes, while comfortable Houston tank‑farm inventories prevented shortages. Demand remained strong across packaging, personal care, electronics (thermal interface materials for data centers) and automotive sectors.