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Silicone Oil Prices, Demand and Supply Overview
Silicone Oil prices in Germany, the highest-cost reporting region, corrected 4.9% in Q2 2026, slipping from USD 8.09/KG in Q1 to USD 7.69/KG as dimethylsiloxane monomer feedstock cost softening and post-spring cosmetic emollient, industrial lubricant, and pharmaceutical excipient formulation procurement moderation reversed the sustained Q3 2025 through Q1 2026 firming trend. Globally, the average eased from USD 5.737/KG in Q1 to USD 5.450/KG in Q2, a 5.0% decline. For H2 2026, a global average of USD 5.33-5.99/KG is expected, with stabilisation as feedstock costs normalise and steady cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and industrial sector demand supports the market.
Silicone Oil, commercially a polydimethylsiloxane fluid of general formula (CH3)3SiO[Si(CH3)2O]nSi(CH3)3, is produced by ring-opening equilibrium polymerisation of cyclic octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane monomer over acid or base catalysts, followed by chain-end blocking with hexamethyldisiloxane to control molecular weight and viscosity. Available in grades from 0.65 cSt for thin spreading films to 2500000 cSt for high-damping applications, the inert silicone backbone provides thermal stability from minus 60 to plus 200 degrees Celsius, negligible volatility, and hydrophobicity. The largest pull comes from cosmetic and personal care formulation, where medium and high-viscosity dimethicone grades serve as skin feel emollient and spreadability agent in moisturisers, hair conditioners, and anti-frizz serums. Pharmaceutical anti-foaming agent in oral liquid preparations, tablet coating excipient, and medical device lubrication add further demand. Industrial lubrication, hydraulic damper fluid, electrical insulating fluid, and mould release agent add consistent volumes. Dimethylsiloxane monomer and chlorosilane feedstock costs, cosmetic personal care and pharmaceutical sector output and cosmetic product launch cycles, and regional silicone fluid production capacity all feed into the price.
Silicone Oil Price Forecast for 2026
The balance of supply and demand for Silicone Oil through H2 2026 leans toward stabilisation following the Q2 correction. Dimethylsiloxane monomer feedstock costs are normalising after the Q1 2026 peak. Cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and industrial demand provide consistent support at current price levels.
The main upside risk is renewed monomer cost increases alongside accelerating personal care and medical device demand. The main downside risk is continued Chinese silicone capacity expansion maintaining competitive price pressure below the forecast range.
| Region | Price Forecast (USD/KG) | Key Driver |
| Global Average | 5.33 - 5.99 | Feedstock normalisation and cosmetic/pharma/industrial demand |
| United States | 5.63 - 6.29 | Steady cosmetic and industrial demand holds firm |
| China | 4.12 - 4.78 | Large silicone capacity keeps it the most affordable |
| Germany | 7.36 - 8.02 | High feedstock and energy costs keep it the most expensive |
| India | 5.70 - 6.36 | Growing cosmetic and pharmaceutical demand holds a firm middle |
For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Silicone Oil Prices Q2 2026:
- United States: USD 6.22/KG
- China: USD 4.30/KG
- Germany: USD 7.69/KG
- India: USD 5.93/KG
Silicone Oil Prices in the United States
US Silicone Oil prices averaged USD 6.22/KG in Q2 2026, down 5.0% from USD 6.55/KG in Q1 2026. Dimethylsiloxane monomer feedstock cost softening and post-spring cosmetic and pharmaceutical procurement moderation eased the market from the Q1 firming peak.
Why did the price of Silicone Oil change in Q2 2026 in the United States?
Dimethylsiloxane monomer feedstock cost softening reduced the production floor. Post-spring cosmetic emollient, pharmaceutical anti-foam, and industrial lubricant procurement moderation reduced buying urgency. Price normalisation held near USD 6.22/KG after the Q1 firming peak.
Silicone Oil Prices in China
Chinese Silicone Oil prices averaged USD 4.30/KG in Q2 2026, down 5.1% from USD 4.53/KG in Q1 2026, the lowest among the tracked markets. Soft domestic monomer costs and post-spring cosmetic and industrial procurement moderation eased the market from the Q1 peak.
Why did the price of Silicone Oil change in Q2 2026 in China?
Soft domestic dimethylsiloxane monomer costs reduced the production floor. Post-spring cosmetic and industrial procurement moderation eased buying urgency. Large domestic silicone capacity maintained China as the most affordable source near USD 4.30/KG.
Silicone Oil Prices in Germany
German Silicone Oil prices averaged USD 7.69/KG in Q2 2026, down 4.9% from USD 8.09/KG in Q1 2026, the highest among the tracked markets. Softening dimethylsiloxane monomer and energy costs and post-spring cosmetic and pharmaceutical procurement moderation eased the European market from the Q1 firming peak.
Why did the price of Silicone Oil change in Q2 2026 in Germany?
Softening dimethylsiloxane monomer and energy costs eased the European production floor. Post-spring cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and industrial procurement moderation reduced buying urgency. The market corrected to USD 7.69/KG from the Q1 firming peak.
Silicone Oil Prices in India
Indian Silicone Oil prices averaged USD 5.93/KG in Q2 2026, down 5.0% from USD 6.24/KG in Q1 2026. Soft monomer import costs and post-spring cosmetic and pharmaceutical procurement moderation eased the market from the Q1 firming peak.
Why did the price of Silicone Oil change in Q2 2026 in India?
Soft dimethylsiloxane monomer import costs reduced the production floor. Post-spring cosmetic and pharmaceutical procurement moderation eased buying urgency. Price normalisation held near USD 5.93/KG after the Q1 firming peak.
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Silicone Oil Prices Q1 2026:
- United States: USD 6.55/KG
- China: USD 4.53/KG
- Germany: USD 8.09/KG
- India: USD 6.24/KG
Silicone Oil Prices in the United States
US Silicone Oil prices averaged USD 6.55/KG in Q1 2026, up 4.0% from Q4 2025. Firmer monomer costs and cosmetic and pharmaceutical procurement held the market at the Q1 firming peak.
Why did the price of Silicone Oil change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Firmer dimethylsiloxane monomer feedstock costs raised the production floor. Cosmetic emollient, pharmaceutical excipient, and industrial lubricant procurement maintained elevated buying. The market held at USD 6.55/KG before the Q2 monomer softening correction.
Silicone Oil Prices in China
Chinese prices averaged USD 4.53/KG in Q1 2026, up 3.9% from Q4 2025. Firmer domestic monomer costs and post-Lunar New Year cosmetic and industrial restocking held near USD 4.53/KG.
Why did the price of Silicone Oil change in Q1 2026 in China?
Firmer domestic dimethylsiloxane monomer costs raised the production floor. Post-Lunar New Year cosmetic and industrial restocking maintained elevated buying. The market held at USD 4.53/KG before the Q2 monomer softening correction.
Silicone Oil Prices in Germany
German prices averaged USD 8.09/KG in Q1 2026, up 4.0% from Q4 2025. Firmer monomer and energy costs and cosmetic and pharmaceutical procurement held the European market at the Q1 peak.
Why did the price of Silicone Oil change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
Firmer dimethylsiloxane monomer and energy costs raised the European production floor. Cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and industrial procurement maintained elevated buying. The market held at USD 8.09/KG before the Q2 monomer softening correction.
Silicone Oil Prices in India
Indian prices averaged USD 6.24/KG in Q1 2026, up 4.0% from Q4 2025. Firmer monomer import costs and cosmetic and pharmaceutical procurement held the market at the Q1 firming peak.
Why did the price of Silicone Oil change in Q1 2026 in India?
Firmer dimethylsiloxane monomer import costs raised the production floor. Cosmetic and pharmaceutical procurement maintained elevated buying. The market held at USD 6.24/KG before the Q2 correction.
Quarterly Silicone Oil Price Trends
Global Silicone Oil prices rose steadily through Q3 2025, Q4 2025, and Q1 2026 on firming dimethylsiloxane monomer costs and consistent cosmetic and industrial demand before correcting in Q2 2026. The average climbed from USD 5.20/KG in Q2 2025 to USD 5.304/KG in Q3, USD 5.516/KG in Q4, and USD 5.737/KG in Q1 2026, then corrected to USD 5.450/KG in Q2 2026, a net gain of about 4.8% over the window. Monomer cost cycles and cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and industrial procurement drove the trajectory before the correction.
| Quarter | Price (USD/KG) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q2 2026 | 5.450 | -5.0% | ↓ Falling |
| Q1 2026 | 5.737 | +4.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 5.516 | +4.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q3 2025 | 5.304 | +2.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q2 2025 | 5.200 | - | - Stable |
| Q3 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
What was Silicone Oil Price in 2025?
Silicone Oil prices firmed through 2025 on consistent cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and industrial demand. The global average opened near USD 5.09/KG in Q1 2025 and closed at USD 5.516/KG in Q4, a full-year gain of about 8.4%. Dimethylsiloxane monomer cost firming and cosmetic and industrial procurement drove the upward trajectory throughout the year.
Silicone Oil Prices in the United States in 2025
US prices firmed from about USD 6.04/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 6.30/KG by Q4, a gain of 4.3%. Consistent cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and industrial demand supported the upward trend.
Silicone Oil Prices in China in 2025
Chinese prices firmed from roughly USD 4.18/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 4.36/KG by Q4, a gain of 4.3%. Growing cosmetic and industrial export and domestic demand drove the firming.
Silicone Oil Prices in Germany in 2025
German prices firmed from about USD 7.46/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 7.78/KG by Q4, a gain of 4.3%. Consistent cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and industrial demand and firm monomer costs supported the market.
Silicone Oil Prices in India in 2025
Indian prices firmed from roughly USD 5.75/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 6.00/KG by Q4, a gain of 4.3%. Growing cosmetic and pharmaceutical demand drove consistent firming.
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Cosmetic and personal care formulation as skin feel emollient, spreadability agent in moisturisers and hair conditioners, and anti-frizz serum component takes the largest share. Pharmaceutical anti-foaming agent, tablet coating excipient, medical device lubrication, industrial plastic and rubber mechanism lubrication, hydraulic damper fluid, and electrical insulating fluid also consume significant volumes globally.
The Q2 2026 average was USD 6.22/KG in the United States, USD 4.30/KG in China, USD 7.69/KG in Germany, and USD 5.93/KG in India. Germany remains the highest-priced market after the Q2 correction.
The global average rose to a peak of USD 5.737/KG in Q1 2026 before correcting to USD 5.450/KG in Q2, a 5.0% quarterly decline. Dimethylsiloxane monomer cost firming through Q1 and post-spring procurement moderation in Q2 drove the rise-and-correct pattern.
Dimethylsiloxane monomer feedstock cost softening reduced the production floor. Post-spring cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and industrial procurement moderation reduced buying urgency from the Q1 firming peak, allowing the correction.
The global average is expected in the USD 5.33 to 5.99/KG range for H2 2026, with stabilisation as monomer costs normalise and cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and industrial demand resumes.
Germany sits highest on monomer and energy costs, the United States and India hold a firm middle on cosmetic and pharmaceutical demand, and China prices lowest on large domestic silicone capacity.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, contact the Expert Market Research team directly.
Prices respond mainly to dimethylsiloxane monomer and chlorosilane feedstock costs, cosmetic personal care sector procurement cycles, and medical device and pharmaceutical demand. Silicon metal and methanol prices upstream of silicone monomers are key cost signals.
China holds the largest silicone production capacity, followed by the United States, Europe, and Japan. Any dimethylsiloxane monomer cost shift ripples across markets within one quarter.
Buyers can use quarterly trends and forecasts to time cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulation contracts around monomer cost cycles, build cover when silicone monomer signals tighten, and monitor personal care sector output as the primary demand signal.
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