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 x.xx 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 x.xx 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 x.xx uptick relative to July, but remained below expansionary levels, marking the sixth straight month of contraction. Many manufacturers said business conditions are "much...
