DMC Prices Stay Firm at High Level, Tight Supply Lasts Until

 

Keywords: DMC, silicone intermediate, high price, tight supply, monomer maintenance, Hongye Silicone Summary: DMC mainstream quotation stays firm at 16,000–16,300 RMB/ton after the May Day holiday; plant maintenance keeps supply tight and supports strong market sentiment.
On May 6, the domestic DMC market continued its upward trend after the holiday, with mainstream prices rising to 16,000–16,300 RMB/ton, hitting a new high in 2026. Major monomer factories in Shandong, Jiangsu and Zhejiang extended scheduled maintenance, keeping the overall operating rate at 70%–75%. Most manufacturers suspend spot sales and focus on delivering pre-booked orders until late May. Port inventory declined and import arrivals decreased, further tightening spot supply. Market analysts expect DMC to remain above 15,800 RMB/ton with limited downside before early June. As a reliable silicone manufacturer, Hongye Silicone locked raw material prices through long-term contracts in Q1, maintaining stable production of mold silicone, electronic potting compound and food-grade LSR without being affected by spot price volatility.