In August 2025, Dimethylcyclosiloxane (DMC) prices in the US witnessed a decline trend from the previous month, marginally down 0.7%. In addition to the combination of lessening upstream costs and weak demand from housing, demand overall stabilized, namely, in automotive sales; meanwhile, a stable chain silicon metal supply helped support manufacturers from a cost perspective, yet continuous upstream and broader macroeconomic headwinds within construction combined to continue downward price pressure on DMC.
Key Highlights
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Manufacturing activity in the US increased by *.** month-on-month but is still in contraction for the sixth month in a row, with tariff challenges weighing down results.
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Upstream silicon metal prices showed a slight decrease through a stable supply of imports from Brazil, Canada, and Norway.
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The construction segment continues to see less demand, as builder sentiment reached a low not seen in over two-and-a-half years, with reasons attributed to high mortgage rates and affordability.
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The automotive segment offered some positive news, as sales were up by *.** in August, driven by electric vehicle sales ahead of the expiration of the federal EV incentive.
Manufacturing Dynamics for DMC
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U.S. manufacturing activity experienced a slight *.** uptick relative to July, but remained below expansionary levels, marking the sixth straight month of contraction. Many manufacturers said business conditions are "much...
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