Brief Analysis of Silicone Export Data in February 2025 [SMM Analysis]

Published: Mar 21, 2025 16:37

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[SMM Analysis: Brief Analysis of Silicone Exports in February 2025] In February 2025, China's exports of primary form polysiloxane reached 38,200 mt, down 13.38% MoM and up 23.23% YoY; the cumulative exports of primary form polysiloxane from January-February 2025 were 82,300 mt, up 7.25% YoY. Among these, the largest volume went to South Korea, at 7,700 mt, up 6.94% MoM from January, maintaining its position as the top destination.

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SMM March 21 News: In February 2025, China's exports of primary form polysiloxane from the silicone sector were 38,200 mt, down 13.38% MoM and up 23.23% YoY; cumulative exports for January-February 2025 reached 82,300 mt, up 7.25% YoY. The largest trade volume in February went to South Korea, at 7,700 mt, an increase of 6.94% MoM, maintaining its top position.

Figure 1 China's Exports of Primary Form Polysiloxane from the Silicone Sector in February 2025
Data Source: General Administration of Customs, SMM

In terms of specific export trading partners, demand from South Korea remained the highest this month, while demand from Russia decreased. Exports to South Korea in February were 7,700 mt, up 6.94% MoM. The top 5 export trading partners in February were South Korea, India, US, Vietnam, and Turkey, accounting for 49.61% of total exports. Vietnam's demand rose to third place, with the top 5 export volumes totaling 19,000 mt, down 9.95% MoM.

Figure 2 China's Exports of Primary Form Polysiloxane from the Silicone Sector by Trading Partner in February 2025
Data Source: General Administration of Customs, SMM

Compared to January data, South Korea's trade volume was 7,700 mt, up 6.94% MoM, accounting for 20.09% of total exports; India's trade volume decreased 28.79% MoM to 4,700 mt, accounting for 12.44% of total exports; US trade volume was 2,600 mt, accounting for 6.84% of total exports, down 1.56% MoM; Vietnam's trade volume was 2,000 mt, accounting for 5.13% of total exports, down slightly 7.25% MoM, rising to fourth place; Turkey's trade volume was 2,000 mt, accounting for 5.11% of total exports, down 22.62% MoM; Russia's trade volume was 1,400 mt, down 36.36% MoM, accounting for 3.73% of total exports, falling to seventh place.

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