Global Silicone Capacity Restructuring Accelerates, Overseas
Keywords: global silicone capacity, plant shutdown, China supply
Summary: Multiple overseas silicone production facilities are permanently closed due to high energy costs, reshaping the global supply pattern.
Detailed Content:
In 2026, the global silicone supply landscape is undergoing major adjustments. Some overseas chemical giants will permanently close a 145,000-ton/year silicone monomer plant in the UK in mid-2026, and German and Japanese manufacturers have also cut operating rates due to volatile natural gas prices. Statistics show that about 220,000 tons of non-Chinese silicone capacity will exit the market this year, accounting for 12% of total overseas capacity. Against this backdrop, China, as the world’s largest silicone producer, is seeing a continuous decline in import dependence and is expected to achieve full self-sufficiency in silicone supply for the first time in 2026.
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