Industrial Silicone Oil Prices Rise 2.8% in May on Currency D
Industrial Silicone Oil Prices Rise 2.8% in May on Currency Depreciation
Keywords: industrial silicone oil, price hike, May 2026, local currency depreciation
Summary: industrial silicone oil prices surged 2.8% month-over-month in May, triggered by local currency depreciation and rising cross-border import settlement costs.
Detailed Content: By late May 2026, Brazilian industrial silicone oil prices climbed around 2.8% versus April. Continuous local currency devaluation raised the cost of euro and USD-denominated silicone imports throughout the month. Port import clearance fees also went up slightly. Downstream agriculture rubber accessory and packaging manufacturers accepted price hikes to lock long-term supply. Main warehouse inventories remained low due to delayed offshore cargo arrivals.