Wacker, Dow, Kaneka Global Price Hikes Take Full Effect – A
Keywords: Wacker, Dow, Kaneka, silicone price increase, global supply chain, Middle East conflict
Core Summary: The second wave of global silicone price increases in 2026 officially came into force on
April 1, 2026, led by Wacker Chemie, Dow Chemical, and Japan’s Kaneka, as energy and logistics costs spiral amid ongoing Middle East tensions.
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Wacker Chemie: Global price rise for all silicone products (fluids, elastomers, resins, sealants, silanes) – second hike in 2026, following a 25%+ increase in February.
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Dow Chemical: 5%–15% hike on silicone fluids, D4, 107 胶，and raw rubber in Greater China (effective March 27).
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Kaneka: Minimum 120 JPY/kg increase for modified silicone polymers (MS Polymer™, Silyl™) from April 1.
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Impact: Imported silicone oil in China surged 23.19% to 20,000–23,000 yuan/ton, widening the gap with domestic oil (16,000–16,200 yuan/ton).
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