According to the monitoring data of business society, the average market price of silicone DMC in mainstream areas at the beginning of the year was 21833 yuan / ton, and the average ex factory price of silicone DMC at the end of the year was 25800 yuan / ton, with an overall increase of 18.17% in the whole year. The annual maximum amplitude reached 191.05%.

It can be seen from the k-column trend chart of silicone DMC monitored by the business society that the overall domestic silicone DMC market rose and fell in 2021. In the first half of 2021, January was the month with the largest decline in the whole year, and the organosilicon DMC decreased by 34.5% in that month. In the second half of 2021, organosilicon DMC experienced an increase in the first four months and a decline in the last two months. September was the month with the largest increase in 2021. In that month, organosilicon DMC increased by 68.8%. The annual price of organosilicon DMC reached a high point. On October 8, the average ex factory price of organosilicon DMC broke the 60000 mark. With reference to 63866 yuan / ton, the price reached a record high in recent ten years, It also created the annual maximum amplitude of 191%.

In the first quarter, affected by the sharp decline of silicone DMC at the end of 2020, weak market demand and limited transmission, silicone DMC has continued to be weak and entered 2021. In January, the domestic silicone DMC market fluctuated slightly. The ex factory price of silicone DMC in that month was around 21000-21500 yuan / ton, and the overall price range was mainly adjusted. In February, the goods preparation was opened before the Spring Festival, the downstream demand for silicone DMC increased, the market price rose steadily, the atmosphere after the festival continued to warm up, and the upstream and downstream transmission was smooth, with an increase of 12.16% in February. In March, the export of downstream silica gel and other products continued to support the strong rise of silicone DMC market. In March, the price of silicone dmc8 was adjusted, and the high-end offer exceeded 30000 yuan / ton, with an increase of 23.52% in March and an overall increase of 33.89% in the first quarter.

In the second quarter, the organosilicon DMC market first fell and then rose. In April and may, after the organosilicon DMC market broke through the 30000 mark, the downstream wait-and-see increased, and the on-site supply and demand game appeared. The organosilicon DMC market fell and the effective support was insufficient, and the factory quotation gradually decreased. At the end of May, the ex factory price of organosilicon DMC fell to 26000-27000 yuan / ton, with a cumulative decline of 8.78% for two consecutive months. In June, supported by the high operation of raw metal silicon and the increase of downstream demand, the market price of silicone DMC opened the upward road again, and the on-site supply was tight. At the end of June, the average ex factory price of silicone DMC returned to the 30000 era, with an increase of 14.62% in June and an overall increase of 4.56% in the second quarter.

In the third quarter, organosilicon DMC ushered in a historic moment. The high price exceeded 63000 yuan / ton, with a quarterly increase of 107%

In the third quarter, in July, the performance of the domestic silicone DMC market was “calm”, and the overall market was stable. Only a few manufacturers increased the ex factory price of silicone DMC slightly, and the silicone DMC increased by 0.33% in July. In August, the silicone DMC market continued to operate steadily in the first ten days. In the middle and late ten days, driven by the cost given by the sharp rise in the raw material market, the silicone DMC price also began to rise broadly. At the end of August, the ex factory high price of silicone DMC exceeded 37500 yuan / ton, with a monthly increase of 19.02%. In September, when the golden age came, the downstream demand performed well, and the dual control policy on energy consumption was introduced, which led to a sharp rise in the silicone DMC market. There was a shortage of spot goods on the site, and it was difficult to find a single order. At the end of September, the high price of silicone DMC exceeded 63000 yuan / ton, an increase of more than 66% in September and 107% in the second quarter, up 250.37% year-on-year in September 2020.

Negative pressure on silicone DMC to return to the 25000 Era

In the fourth quarter, in October, when the national day came back, the domestic silicone DMC market went down at a high level, the downstream start-up decreased negative, and the demand weakened. Large factories in Shandong continuously significantly reduced the ex factory price of silicone DMC. There was a strong bearish mood on the floor, and the raw material support was gradually loosened. At the end of October, the average price of silicone DMC fell to 46666 yuan / ton, a decrease of 26.28% in the month. In November, the market of raw metal silicon continued to be weak, the cost support of silicone DMC was greatly loosened, the downstream continued to be bearish towards silicone DMC, the demand was cautious, the overall performance of the venue was weak in both supply and demand, and the decline of silicone DMC intensified. In November, the silicone DMC market fell back to around 30000 / T, with a monthly decline of 34%. In December, at the beginning of the month, the silicone DMC market continued to fall deeply, and the cost and demand support continued to loosen. On December 19, the average price of silicone DMC fell to 23900 yuan / ton. The market entered the lowest market in the whole year, and the low price increased the enthusiasm of downstream demand. Silicone DMC ushered in a slight correction. As of December 31, the ex factory price of domestic silicone DMC was 25500-26300 yuan / ton, and the average price was 25800 yuan / ton, It fell 16.23% in December and 59.24% in the fourth quarter.

2021 summary and 2022 market forecast

2021 is an extraordinary year for the domestic silicone DMC market. In this year, the market has experienced a sharp rise and fall. The unprecedented high price will always be recorded in the history of silicone DMC. The negative factors are gradually revealed. In the fourth quarter, the silicone DMC market fell rapidly and sharply. The market basically returned to the level at the beginning of the year at the end of the year. Towards the end of the year, The silicone DMC market has picked up slightly, which also brings warm expectations for the coming 2022. The silicone DMC datagrapher of business society believes that at the beginning of 2022, the domestic silicone DMC market will continue to operate stably, moderately and strongly, and the specific trend needs to pay more attention to the specific changes of raw materials, demand and on-site inventory supply.