DMC Breaks 16,000 RMB/Ton, Tight Supply Extends into Mid-May
Keywords: DMC, price surge, monomer shortage, maintenance, Hongye Silicone
Core Sentence: DMC prices hit 15,800–16,000 RMB/ton on April 29, a new 2026 high, as monomer plant maintenance and pre-order backlogs keep spot supply extremely tight.
Details:
The domestic DMC market continued its relentless upward trend on April 29, with mainstream quotations reaching 15,800–16,000 RMB/ton, marking a week-on-week increase of 800 RMB/ton and the highest level since early 2026. The price surge is driven by multiple factors: first, major monomer factories in Shandong, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang are undergoing scheduled maintenance, reducing overall operating rates to around 75%; second, most producers have suspended spot sales as order books are already filled into mid-to-late May; third, pre-holiday stocking by downstream sealant, adhesive, and liquid silicone rubber manufacturers has boosted transaction volumes significantly. Industry insiders predict that DMC prices will remain firm above 15,500 RMB/ton through May, with limited downside risk due to persistent supply constraints. Hongye Silicone, as a leading liquid silicone manufacturer, has secured sufficient DMC inventory through long-term supply contracts signed in Q1 2026, effectively insulating production from spot price volatility and ensuring stable output of mold silicone, electronic potting glue, and food-grade LSR.
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