Downstream Adopts Cautious Wait-and-See Strategy
Keywords: DMC price stabilization, silicone monomer, methanol cost fluctuation, supply-demand balance
After the rapid price surge in the previous trading day, domestic mainstream silicone DMC (dimethyl cyclosiloxane) spot prices stabilized on April 9, with most manufacturers maintaining firm quotations without further increases.
Latest market price range (tax-included, delivered):
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DMC monomer: 14,400–14,800 yuan/ton, with an average mainstream price of 14,450 yuan/ton.
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107 silicone rubber: 14,500–14,800 yuan/ton.
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Solid raw silicone rubber: 15,100–15,300 yuan/ton.
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Methyl silicone oil: 16,000 yuan/ton.
Market drivers:
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Supply side: Some medium-sized monomer plants have entered routine maintenance, and early-stage pre-sold orders remain full, resulting in relatively tight spot supply.
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Cost side: Methanol market prices dropped sharply by more than 10% on the day, weakening short-term cost support for silicone monomers.
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Demand side: Downstream manufacturers of sealants, rubber products, and daily-use silicone products adopted a cautious wait-and-see attitude, mainly purchasing on an as-needed basis, with no large-scale centralized restocking behavior observed.
Most monomer producers maintained firm offers with limited negotiation space, and the overall market maintained a balanced and stable pattern.
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