EU Silicone Market Update: Hongyejie Follows Industry Trend t
EU Silicone Market Update: Hongyejie Follows Industry Trend to Raise Food-Grade
Keywords: EU silicone market, import silicone, food contact material, cost inflation, Hongyejie
Summary: As cost inflation hits chemical raw materials across Europe’s supply chain, Hongyejie increases the price of food-grade addition liquid silicone for EU importers by 12%–25%, effective May 18.
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The European Union’s imported silicone market is facing a new round of price fluctuations. On May 18, 2026, Shenzhen Hongyejie, a major Chinese silicone exporter, issued a formal price increase notice for EU customers. The company’s FDA and LFGB certified food-grade addition liquid silicone will be increased by 12% to 25%.
In recent months, the EU chemical industry has been affected by multiple cost factors. On the one hand, the global shortage of platinum resources has led to higher costs for high-end addition silicone catalysts. On the other hand, methanol, an important upstream raw material, has seen dramatic price changes due to Middle East geopolitical events. Coupled with the generally high industrial energy costs in Asia and Europe, the profit space of silicone manufacturers has been continuously compressed.
Hongyejie has long been a reliable supplier for many EU importers, focusing on food-grade, high-precision silicone products. The company has optimized internal R&D processes and carried out bulk raw material procurement to cope with cost pressure, but these measures cannot reverse the overall cost growth trend. This price adjustment is consistent with the pricing actions of most international silicone suppliers serving the EU market. Moving forward, Hongyejie will continue to ensure stable supply and complete certification documents for all EU clients.
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