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

Published: Jun 20, 2025 13:25

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[SMM Analysis: Brief Analysis of Silicone Export Data in May 2025] In May 2025, China's exports of primary form polysiloxane in silicone amounted to 46,600 mt, down 2.10% MoM and 4.51% YoY. From January to May 2025, the cumulative exports of primary form polysiloxane in silicone reached 228,900 mt, up 5.73% YoY. Among them, South Korea received the largest trade volume in May, with 7,700 mt, down 18.95% MoM from April. Although it maintained the top position in trade volume, the demand decreased by 1,800 mt compared to April.

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In May 2025, China's exports of primary polysiloxane in silicone stood at 46,600 mt, down 2.10% MoM and 4.51% YoY. The cumulative exports of primary polysiloxane in silicone from January to May 2025 reached 228,900 mt, up 5.73% YoY. Among them, South Korea had the largest trade volume in May, with 7,700 mt, down 18.95% MoM from April. Although it maintained the first position in trade volume, the demand decreased by 1,800 mt compared to April.

Figure 1: China's Exports of Primary Polysiloxane in Silicone in May 2025

Data source: General Administration of Customs, SMM

In terms of specific export trading partners, the demand for South Korea remained the highest this month. The demand from countries such as Turkey and Vietnam shifted from decrease to increase. In April, the export volume to South Korea was 7,700 mt, down 18.95% MoM from April, mainly due to the impact of the procurement volume from the previous period not yet fully consumed, coupled with some end-use sectors of silicone entering the off-season, leading to a decline in South Korea's trade volume. The top 5 export trading partners in May were South Korea, India, Turkey, the US, and Vietnam, accounting for 49.18% of the total export volume. Among them, Turkey's demand rose to the third position, with a trade volume of 3,000 mt. The total trade volume of the top 5 export trading partners was 22,900 mt, slightly decreasing by nearly 1,000 mt MoM from April.

Figure 2: Statistics on China's Exports of Primary Polysiloxane in Silicone in May 2025 (by Trading Partner)

Data source: General Administration of Customs, SMM

Compared with April's data, South Korea's trade volume was 7,700 mt, down 18.95% MoM from April, accounting for 16.57% of the total export volume, with a significant decline in demand. India's trade volume was 7,200 mt, slightly increasing MoM from April, accounting for 15.46% of the total export volume. Turkey's trade volume was 3,000 mt, rising to the third position, with a relatively high increase MoM from April, accounting for 6.44% of the total export volume. Vietnam's trade volume was 2,900 mt, accounting for 6.19% of the total export volume, increasing by 26.08% MoM from April. The US's trade volume was 2,100 mt, accounting for 4.52% of the total export volume, decreasing by 22.22% MoM and falling to the fifth position.

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