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Germany remained the priciest silicone glycol copolymer market tracked here through the first half of the year 2026 (H1 2026), with Q2 closing at a value of USD 5725/MT against Q1's USD 5624/MT, up 1.8%. Steady cosmetic-grade demand kept a floor under the market, and the firmer siloxane feedstock costs added their own pull. The global average moved from USD 5253/MT to a value of USD 5346/MT, a similar gain of just a 1.8% percent. For the second half of 2026 (H2 2026), a range of an amount of USD 5285 to 5720/MT looks likely worldwide, supported by dependable cosmetic and industrial-surfactant demand.
Silicone glycol copolymer is made by reacting dimethicone, or siloxane, with allyl alcohol ethoxylate through hydrosilylation, a reaction that requires a platinum catalyst. Cosmetic-grade applications pull the largest share of demand, the copolymer prized in hair conditioners and skin-care formulations for the softness and spreadability it imparts. Industrial surfactant use and polyurethane foam stabilization, where it controls cell structure during foam formation, round out the remainder. Three things move the price: the siloxane feedstock costs, the cosmetic-sector demand tied to personal-care manufacturing, and the polyurethane foam-sector demand.
The second half of 2026 (H2 2026) opened firm across every market tracked here. Germany and the United States both saw the steady cosmetic-grade demand support firmer pricing. India's growing personal-care manufacturing sector kept the demand building, and China's large production base kept it the most affordable of the four, even as the domestic demand firmed alongside everyone else.
A couple of factors bear watching. A siloxane feedstock cost spike, or a stronger than expected cosmetic-sector demand surge, could actually push the prices past the top of the range. A slowdown in polyurethane foam-sector demand could pull the market below the floor instead.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/MT) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 5285 - 5720 | Cosmetic-sector demand and firm feedstock costs support |
| China | 4805 - 5205 | Large production base keeps China most affordable |
| United States | 5445 - 5895 | Steady cosmetic and industrial surfactant demand |
| Germany | 5665 - 6135 | Established cosmetic-grade demand commands premium |
| India | 5125 - 5545 | Growing personal-care manufacturing demand |
China's silicone glycol copolymer producers passed through the firmer siloxane feedstock costs in the second quarter, and the domestic cosmetic-grade demand held steady. The gain came to a value of 1.8%, from USD 4783/MT to USD 4869/MT.
Why did the price of Silicone Glycol Copolymer change in Q2 2026 in China?
The siloxane feedstock costs firmed through the quarter. The domestic cosmetic-grade demand held steady. The quarter closed at a value of USD 4869/MT.
US silicone glycol copolymer firmed by 1.8% to a value of USD 5510/MT, with the cosmetic and industrial surfactant demand staying steady through the quarter.
Why did the price of Silicone Glycol Copolymer change in Q2 2026 in United States?
The cosmetic and industrial surfactant demand stayed steady. The feedstock costs climbed some more. The quarter closed at USD 5510/MT.
Germany gained 1.8%, reaching a value of USD 5725/MT, as the established cosmetic-grade demand stayed firm through the period.
Why did the price of Silicone Glycol Copolymer change in Q2 2026 in Germany?
The cosmetic-grade demand stayed firm. The feedstock costs firmed through the quarter. The quarter closed at a value of USD 5725/MT.
India climbed 1.7% to a value of USD 5185/MT, with the personal-care manufacturing demand continuing to build through the period.
Why did the price of Silicone Glycol Copolymer change in Q2 2026 in India?
The personal-care manufacturing demand kept building. The feedstock costs firmed some more. The quarter closed at USD 5185/MT.
China gained 1.8%, reaching a value of USD 4783/MT, as the cosmetic-grade demand firmed up as the year opened.
Why did the price of Silicone Glycol Copolymer change in Q1 2026 in China?
The cosmetic-grade demand firmed as the year opened. The feedstock costs edged higher. The quarter closed at a value of USD 4783/MT.
US silicone glycol copolymer rose 1.8% to a value of USD 5413/MT, with the demand firming along with the new year.
Why did the price of Silicone Glycol Copolymer change in Q1 2026 in United States?
The cosmetic-sector demand firmed with the new year. The feedstock costs continued climbing steadily. The quarter closed at USD 5413/MT.
Germany gained 1.8% to a value of USD 5624/MT, with the cosmetic-grade demand staying firm through the quarter.
Why did the price of Silicone Glycol Copolymer change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
The cosmetic-grade demand stayed firm. The feedstock costs firmed modestly. The quarter closed at a value of USD 5624/MT.
India climbed 1.8%, reaching USD 5096/MT, as the personal-care manufacturing demand built through the quarter.
Why did the price of Silicone Glycol Copolymer change in Q1 2026 in India?
The personal-care manufacturing demand built through the quarter. The feedstock costs firmed some more. The quarter closed at a value of USD 5096/MT.
The global average climbed steadily across the window, from a value of USD 5000/MT in the first quarter of 2025 to a value of USD 5346/MT by the second quarter of 2026, a net gain of about 6.9%. Every single quarter posted a gain, the steady climb reflecting the firming siloxane feedstock costs and the dependable cosmetic-sector demand across every market tracked here.
| Quarter | Price (USD/MT) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q2 2026 | 5346 | +1.8% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2026 | 5253 | +1.8% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 5162 | +1.1% | ↑ Rising |
| Q3 2025 | 5106 | +1.1% | ↑ Rising |
| Q2 2025 | 5050 | +1.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2025 | 5000 | - | - Stable |
2025 was a steadily firming year for silicone glycol copolymer across every market tracked here. The global average opened near a value of USD 5000/MT in the first quarter and climbed in every quarter to close the fourth at USD 5162/MT, a full year gain of 3.2%. China, the United States, and Germany each gained 3.3%, and India gained 3.3% as well, all supported by the firming siloxane feedstock costs.
China opened 2025 at a value of USD 4550/MT and closed the year at USD 4699/MT, a 3.3% gain, the most affordable of the four markets throughout on its large domestic production base. Net direction for the year: solidly higher, with the steady domestic demand the main driver.
The United States opened 2025 at USD 5150/MT and closed at a value of USD 5317/MT, a 3.2% gain. The cosmetic and industrial surfactant demand stayed consistently steady throughout the year. Net direction for the year: solidly higher, with the steady downstream demand the main driver.
Germany opened 2025 at a value of USD 5350/MT and closed at USD 5525/MT, a 3.3% gain, the highest absolute price throughout the four markets. The established cosmetic-grade demand stayed firm throughout the year. Net direction for the year: solidly higher, with the steady cosmetic-grade demand the main driver.
India opened 2025 at USD 4850/MT and closed at a value of USD 5008/MT, a 3.3% gain. The growing personal-care manufacturing demand kept building through the year. Net direction for the year: solidly higher, with the expanding manufacturing demand the main driver.
Expert Market Research: Your Source for Real-Time Silicone Glycol Copolymer Price Intelligence
Expert Market Research keeps a continuous watch on the silicone glycol copolymer pricing across every major producing and consuming region. A price alone says little, so the analysts here dig into what actually drives it: the siloxane feedstock economics, the cosmetic-sector demand tied to personal-care manufacturing, and the polyurethane foam-sector demand. The forecasts draw on feedstock trends, capacity data, and trade-flow shifts across all four reporting regions. Contact Expert Market Research today for the silicone glycol copolymer pricing data, bespoke market analysis, and strategic procurement advisory.
*While we strive to always give you current and accurate information, the numbers depicted on the website are indicative and may differ from the actual numbers in the main report. At Expert Market Research, we aim to bring you the latest insights and trends in the market. Using our analyses and forecasts, stakeholders can understand the market dynamics, navigate challenges, and capitalize on opportunities to make data-driven strategic decisions.*
Cosmetic-grade applications pull the largest share of demand, the copolymer prized in hair conditioners and skin-care formulations. Industrial surfactant use and polyurethane foam stabilization make up the rest of the demand.
Q2 2026 averages: a value of USD 4869/MT in China, USD 5510/MT in the United States, USD 5725/MT in Germany, and USD 5185/MT in India. The established cosmetic-grade demand makes Germany the priciest of the four.
Steadily higher. The global average rose from USD 5162/MT in Q4 2025 to a value of USD 5253/MT in Q1 2026, and then to USD 5346/MT in Q2, a 3.6% gain across the half, on the firming siloxane feedstock costs and steady cosmetic demand.
The siloxane feedstock costs firmed across every region, while the cosmetic-sector demand held steady to strong, with India's growing personal-care manufacturing sector pulling notably hard.
Figure on a range of USD 5285 to 5720/MT globally for the rest of the year. The dependable cosmetic and industrial-surfactant demand support the move.
Germany carries the firmest premium on the established cosmetic-grade demand, the United States sits close behind, India trades in a middle tier on the growing manufacturing demand, and China stays the most affordable on its large domestic production base.
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The siloxane feedstock costs are the main lever, the cosmetic-sector demand close behind, and then the polyurethane foam-sector demand.
China holds the largest domestic production base, while Germany, the United States, and India host the established producers serving their own regional cosmetic and personal-care industries.
Lean on the quarterly trends and forecasts to time the cosmetic and industrial-linked purchasing around siloxane feedstock cycles. Tracking the personal-care manufacturing trends can help buyers anticipate demand shifts before they show up in the spot prices.
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