LSR Supply Stays Adequate in South Korea Amid Mixed Demand Across End-Use Sectors

LSR Supply Stays Adequate in South Korea Amid Mixed Demand Across End-Use Sectors

Fitzgerald Scott 12-Jan-2026

The South Korean Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) market saw a decrement in prices in late Dec 2025 due to lower feedstock prices and reduced import costs related to the imported feedstock from China. The price of silicon metal, which is one of the main components for producing LSR, decreased by 5.52% in China and provided substantial relief for South Korean manufacturers regarding their costs.

Sufficient amounts of LSR supplies were maintained by adequate amounts of imported products along with ongoing support from all suppliers in the local marketplace. As of Nov. x, xxxx, it was estimated that the total amount of primary silicone material imported into the United States was approximately x,xxx metric tons, representing an increase of x.xxx per month. The combination of efficient operations at port facilities and responsible inventory management practices eliminated any disruption in the flow of LSR product to end users.

In South Korea, LSR demand has experienced fluctuations during the past few months. Demand from the Automotive sector has been steady during this time. LSR is used by the automotive sector with the continued sales of new vehicles in South Korea at a consistent rate of xxx,xxx units; demand for LSR through this channel remains consistent but has...

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