Supply disruptions in Australia and China, compounded by Middle East conflict, have pushed coking coal prices sharply higher year-on-year. The price surge is squeezing margins for Indian steel mills, where coking coal accounts for a large share of production costs, while rising import demand is also lifting freight and logistics costs.
SMM data shows #553 silicon stable at 9,000 yuan/mt and #441 at 9,200 yuan/mt. July production increased month-on-month as southwest plants resumed output, while social inventory edged down 3,000 mt week-on-week. The market consolidates with limited price momentum.
| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silicone Rubber | China | FOB | USD 2,263.25/MT | June 2026 |
| Silicone Rubber | USA | FOB | USD 2,418.24/MT | June 2026 |
| Silicone Rubber | Germany | FOB | USD 2,384.24/MT | June 2026 |
| Silicone Rubber | India | CIF | USD 2,351.24/MT | June 2026 |
| Silicone Rubber | Japan | CIF | USD 2,296.24/MT | June 2026 |
| Silicone Rubber | China | FOB | USD 2,254.77/MT | May 2026 |
| Silicone Rubber | USA | FOB | USD 2,374.19/MT | May 2026 |
| Silicone Rubber | Germany | FOB | USD 2,348.45/MT | May 2026 |
| Silicone Rubber | India | CIF | USD 2,322.34/MT | May 2026 |
| Silicone Rubber | Japan | CIF | USD 2,292.75/MT | May 2026 |
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Asia
Silicone rubber prices in China increased to ~RMB 14.95/kg and ~RMB 15.26/kg, respectively, in the first two months of second quarter if 2026, showing a ~2.1% increase during the said period. Prices were supported by controlled production, lower inventories and firm producer offers, with Chinese plants operating at around 60%–65% capacity. Industry inventories declined significantly, tightening silicone rubber and intermediate availability. Silicone DMC prices strengthened in April as producers limited output and temporarily restricted sales. Shin-Etsu Chemical revised silicone product prices from May 1 due to higher crude oil, naphtha, energy, packaging and logistics costs. Demand support came from rubber and plastic products, electronic equipment and new-energy vehicle production. However, lower solar-cell output and a slight decline in total motor vehicle production limited broader demand growth.
Europe
Silicone rubber prices in Germany increased to ~EUR 1.97/kg in April and ~EUR 2.01/kg in the subsequent month, showing a ~2.0% increase. European markets faced supplier-led price pressure as Elkem and Shin-Etsu announced silicone price revisions. Higher chemical intermediates, energy, transportation, labour and maintenance costs supported upward adjustments. Automotive demand remained supportive, with EU new-car registrations rising 4% during January–May 2026 and 950,521 battery-electric vehicles registered during the period. Construction demand remained uneven, with euro-area building construction declining 5.2% year over year in April, while civil engineering increased 4.4%.
North America
Silicone rubber prices in the United States increased to ~USD 2,276.10/MT in the first month of Q2’26 and ~USD 2,374.19/MT in the following month, showing a ~4.3% increase. Producer price revisions, driven by raw material, energy and logistics costs, supported the increase. U.S. vehicle assembly remained stable at 10.61 million units in April and 10.63 million units in May. Construction spending rose 0.4% month over month in April, while private non-residential construction declined 0.2%. Overall, the silicone rubber price curve showed a slight uptrend during Q2 pf 2026.
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According to Procurement Resource, Silicone Rubber prices are expected to remain firm due to supply control and cost pressure, while new capacity additions may limit further increases.
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Asia
In Asia, silicone rubber prices increased during Q1’26 due to rising feedstock costs and restricted supply. Production costs remained elevated as silicon metal markets fluctuated and methyl chloride prices increased, supporting higher silicone intermediate costs. Supply tightness was further reinforced by emission reduction measures of around 35%, which limited output. Demand remained cautious, with buyers relying on just-in-time procurement, though export orders and presale coverage for March production supported overall market stability.
Europe
In Europe, silicone rubber prices moved upward during the quarter, driven mainly by cost pass-through from producers. A key development was WACKER’s price increase of up to 25% effective February 1, reflecting sharp increases in platinum costs used in silicone production. This cost pressure impacted sectors such as automotive, medical, and electrical engineering. Demand remained steady but cautious, limiting stronger price escalation, while higher input and energy costs continued to support the market.
North America
In North America, silicone rubber prices also trended upward, supported by global cost pressures and stable downstream demand. Rising raw material costs, particularly for silicon-based inputs and catalysts, kept production expenses elevated. Demand from industrial, automotive, and healthcare sectors remained consistent but conservative, with buyers focusing on short-term procurement. Supply tightness and cost-driven pricing strategies maintained firm market conditions throughout the quarter.
Analyst Insight
According to Procurement Resource, in the near term, silicone rubber prices are expected to remain firm, supported by sustained feedstock costs and controlled supply, while demand continues to follow a cautious, need-based pattern.
Silicone Rubber is a phenomenal elastomer constituting high resistance. It comprises silicone along with various molecules, including hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen. It is a significant, highly productive elastomer having remarkable properties, such as electrical insulation, high endurance, and transparency, among others.
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Silicone rubber is made by polymerizing silicon and oxygen through polycondensation. The process starts with synthesizing silanes, reacting them with chlorine to form chlorosilanes, and then reacting them with oxygen to create silicone rubber.
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The study offers a detailed cost analysis of Silicone Rubber Production via Silanes. In addition, the report incorporates the manufacturing process with detailed process and material flow, operating costs along with financial expenses and depreciation charges.
This report presents a detailed cost structure of silicone elastomers production. Silicone elastomers are derived from the copolymerization of cyclic siloxane with phenylmethylsiloxane and vinylmethylsiloxane.
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