August silicone exports increase MoM, imports decrease MoM [SMM analysis]

Published: Sep 22, 2026 15:49 (GMT+8)

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[August silicone exports up MoM, imports down MoM] Customs data shows that in exports, China's exports of primary-form polysiloxane (silicone) stood at 39,100 mt in August 2026, up 5.25% MoM but down 18.75% YoY. In imports, China's imports of primary-form polysiloxane (silicone) stood at 5,900 mt in August 2026, down 15.02% MoM and down 18.28% YoY.

Silicone exports rose MoM in August, while imports fell MoM. Customs data shows that on the export side, China's exports of primary-form polysiloxane (silicone) stood at 39,100 mt in August 2026, up 5.25% MoM and down 18.75% YoY. From January to August 2026, cumulative exports of primary-form polysiloxane (silicone) reached 395,400 mt. On the import side, China's imports of primary-form polysiloxane (silicone) stood at 5,900 mt in August 2026, down 15.02% MoM and down 18.28% YoY. From January to August 2026, cumulative imports of primary-form polysiloxane (silicone) reached 55,500 mt.

Source: General Administration of Customs, SMM

By export destination, South Korea remained the top export destination in August, with exports of about 6,700 mt, down about 4.75% MoM. The top five destinations were South Korea, India, the US, Vietnam, and Turkey, with combined exports of about 19,600 mt, accounting for 50.13% of total exports and up about 2,600 mt MoM.

Source: General Administration of Customs

Compared with July, South Korea's trade volume in August was about 6,700 mt, down about 4.75% MoM, a decrease of about 300 mt, accounting for 17.06% of total export trade volume and ranking first. India's trade volume was about 5,200 mt, up about 18.85% MoM, an increase of about 800 mt, accounting for 13.27% of total export trade volume. US trade volume was about 3,200 mt, up about 67.46% MoM, an increase of about 1,300 mt, accounting for 8.22% of total export trade volume. Vietnam's trade volume was about 2,400 mt, up about 19.21% MoM, an increase of about 400 mt, accounting for 6.06% of total export trade volume. Turkey's trade volume was about 2,200 mt, up about 23.84% MoM, an increase of about 400 mt, accounting for 5.52% of total export trade volume.

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