Silicone Fluid Prices Fall 1.2% in May on Factory Output Expa
Silicone Fluid Prices Fall 1.2% in May on Factory Output Expansion
Keywords: silicone fluid, price decline, May 2026, expanded production
Summary: silicone fluid prices dropped 1.2% month-over-month in May, fueled by expanded domestic factory output and tepid seasonal downstream procurement.
Detailed Content: By late May 2026, Japanese silicone fluid prices had fallen roughly 1.2% compared to April. Major local silicone manufacturers restarted idle production lines in mid-May, lifting overall domestic supply capacity. Port stockpiles accumulated gradually amid conservative buyer purchasing. Downstream cosmetic and precision machinery buyers only placed hand-to-mouth orders. Regional upstream monomer costs remained flat, offering no price support for finished silicone fluid.