For the Quarter Ending December 2025
North America
• The Cyclopentasiloxane Price Index in North America ended Q4 2025 largely stable to slightly firm, supported by enduring demand from personal care and cosmetics manufacturers and steady offtake for industrial applications. Market sentiment remained positive relative to other regions.
• The Cyclopentasiloxane Spot Price exhibited firmness toward late 2025, as formulators in the United States and Canada replenished inventories ahead of the new year, and demand for high-performance silicones in premium skincare and haircare products remained resilient.
• Key downstream uses of Cyclopentasiloxane in North America included personal care and cosmetics applications such as lightweight silicones in skin creams, serums, lotions, hair conditioners, shampoos, deodorants, and makeup products, where volatility and feel are critical; it also saw use in industrial lubricants, specialty polishes, and electronics and pharmaceutical processing agents.
• The Cyclopentasiloxane Production Cost Trend showed moderate pressure in Q4 2025, as some silicone feedstock and intermediates experienced volatility part-way through the quarter, but overall costs remained contained relative to earlier in the year, helping producers manage margins while defending price levels.
• The Cyclopentasiloxane Demand Outlook in North America remained positive overall, underpinned by steady personal care demand, robust cosmetics, and emerging specialty industrial applications, which collectively absorbed available supply and supported pricing stability.
• The Cyclopentasiloxane Price Forecast for early 2026 projected range-bound to modest upward movement, assuming that personal care manufacturers maintain strong formulation pipelines and that industrial end-uses continue incremental growth.
• Into December 2025, the Cyclopentasiloxane Price Index in North America reflected mild upward momentum, as year-end buying and preparations for spring and summer cosmetic launches helped counterbalance any seasonal softness.
Why did the price of Cyclopentasiloxane change in December 2025 in North America?
• Strategic restocking by personal care formulators ahead of new product releases and promotional seasons lifted spot demand, leading to a firming of the Cyclopentasiloxane Price Index in December.
• Stable production and contained cost pressures helped suppliers maintain pricing discipline, preventing sharp declines even as energy and logistics costs fluctuated.
• Steady downstream demand from cosmetics, skincare, and specialty industrial segments provided sustained offtake, supporting price stability rather than significant downward movement.
APAC
• In India, the Cyclopentasiloxane Price Index rose by 2.54% quarter-over-quarter, supported by imports and demand.
• The average Cyclopentasiloxane price for the quarter was USD 2331.81/MT, reflecting import supply and downstream demand.
• Cyclopentasiloxane Spot Price stayed pressured as Asian suppliers discounted offers, easing buying interest among distributors.
• Cyclopentasiloxane Price Forecast indicates upside early next year driven by seasonal restocking and cosmetic demand.
• Cyclopentasiloxane Production Cost Trend stayed benign as feedstock silicon metal and freight costs remained stable.
• Cyclopentasiloxane Demand Outlook remains steady with personal care sector driving consumption and exporter demand also.
• Cyclopentasiloxane Price Index showed limited volatility amid smooth port operations and ample import availability for distributors.
• Inventories at blending hubs remained two to three weeks, allowing buyers to adopt just-in-time procurement strategies.
Why did the price of Cyclopentasiloxane change in December 2025 in APAC?
• Ample import availability from China and Singapore reduced seller leverage, prompting modest December price concessions.
• Downstream buyers worked through pre-festival inventories, lowering spot purchases and softening immediate demand pull further
• Stable freight and muted currency kept landed costs subdued while FOB discounts pressured landed prices
Europe
• The Cyclopentasiloxane Price Index in Europe remained largely stable to slightly soft during Q4 2025, as balanced supply conditions and cautious buying behavior from personal care manufacturers limited price volatility across the quarter.
• The Cyclopentasiloxane Spot Price eased marginally during October–November, reflecting comfortable availability from regional producers and restrained spot procurement amid regulatory sensitivity around D5 usage in rinse-off cosmetic applications.
• Key downstream uses of Cyclopentasiloxane in Europe continued to include leave-on personal care products such as hair serums, conditioners, skin creams, deodorants, antiperspirants, and colour cosmetics, where D5 is valued for its volatility, smooth feel, and spreading properties; it also saw niche use in specialty industrial formulations and silicone blends.
• The Cyclopentasiloxane Production Cost Trend showed mild downward pressure in Q4 2025, as stable silicon metal and methanol feedstock prices, along with easing logistics costs, partially offset persistently high energy and compliance costs faced by European silicone producers.
• The Cyclopentasiloxane Demand Outlook remained mixed, with steady demand from premium and specialty personal care segments counterbalanced by ongoing reformulation efforts and regulatory scrutiny in parts of the EU, which capped volume growth.
• The Cyclopentasiloxane Price Forecast for early 2026 indicated range-bound pricing, as suppliers expected stable demand from compliant applications but no significant upside without stronger cosmetics production growth.
• By December, the Cyclopentasiloxane Price Index stabilized, as year-end inventory adjustments and selective restocking prevented further price erosion.
Why did the price of Cyclopentasiloxane change in December 2025 in Europe?
• Year-end restocking by personal care manufacturers provided temporary support, helping the Cyclopentasiloxane Price Index stabilize after earlier softness.
• Regulatory-driven demand caution, particularly related to restrictions on D5 in rinse-off cosmetics, continued to suppress aggressive buying, limiting any upward price movement.
• Stable production costs and adequate regional supply reduced urgency among buyers, resulting in December prices holding steady rather than rebounding sharply.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
North America
• In the USA, the Cyclopentasiloxane Price were witness steady incline in Q3 2025, driven by sustained cosmetics demand and formulation innovations.
• Cyclopentasiloxane Spot Price remained firm amid strong personal care sector uptake and emollient preferences.
• Cyclopentasiloxane Spot Price strengthened as sustainability trends boosted high-performance ingredient adoption, supporting Price Index gains.
• Forecast for Cyclopentasiloxane Price Forecast remains positive amid eco-reformulation momentum and regional market expansion.
• Production Cost Trend signals stable silicone feedstock inputs in the USA, underpinning Price Index resilience despite regulatory costs.
• Demand Outlook shows robust pace; cosmetics, skincare, and pharmaceuticals sustain D5 consumption alongside industrial lubricants.
• Market dynamics include EPA/FDA scrutiny driving alternatives, key player innovations, and steady supply enhancing Spot Price stability.
• Consumer shift to clean beauty and holiday product launches may propel Price Index gains into Q4.
• Competition from bio-based substitutes and evolving regulations may cap broader Cyclopentasiloxane Price Index upside.
Why did the price of Cyclopentasiloxane change in September 2025 in North America?
• Supply remained stable with consistent domestic silicone production and mitigated global chain disruptions.
• Cost pressures were contained due to balanced feedstock availability, supporting D5 pricing firmness in Q3 2025.
• Demand dynamics shifted toward sustainable, high-efficacy formulations in personal care and pharma, elevating overall Cyclopentasiloxane consumption in North America.
APAC
• In India, the Cyclopentasiloxane Price Index fell by 5.41% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting softer downstream offtake conditions.
• The average Cyclopentasiloxane price for the quarter was approximately USD 2778.02/MT delivered via CFR JNPT.
• Cyclopentasiloxane Spot Price remained supported by steady imports, limiting short-term rises in the Price Index.
• Cyclopentasiloxane Price Forecast suggests modest Q4 firming as festival restocking and promotional procurement support volumes.
• Cyclopentasiloxane Production Cost Trend was stable, with slight freight upticks offset by subdued feedstock costs.
• Cyclopentasiloxane Demand Outlook remains constructive because liquid detergents and premium personal care launches drive consumption.
• Inventory positions across distributors were adequate, reducing seller urgency and moderating the Cyclopentasiloxane Price Index.
• Major allocations from USA and Singapore remained steady, supporting uninterrupted supply and aiding Cyclopentasiloxane availability.
Why did the price of Cyclopentasiloxane change in September 2025 in APAC?
• Steady import flows via JNPT prevented shortages, alleviating upward pressure on the Cyclopentasiloxane Price Index.
• Strong FMCG product launches boosted demand, but inventory buffers and smooth logistics limited Cyclopentasiloxane tightness.
• Slight freight increases, and unchanged feedstock costs pressured margins, limiting pressure on Cyclopentasiloxane Price Index.
Europe
• In Europe, the Cyclopentasiloxane Price Index fell in Q3 2025, pressured by regulatory deadlines and cosmetic formulation shifts.
• Cyclopentasiloxane Spot Price softened amid the September 1 implementation of Regulation (EU) 2025/877 and broader cyclosiloxane restrictions.
• Cyclopentasiloxane Spot Price eased as CMR bans accelerated transitions to alternatives, impacting Price Index readings.
• Forecast for Cyclopentasiloxane Price Forecast remains guarded amid sustainability innovation and industrial demand resilience.
• Production Cost Trend signals stable silicone inputs but elevated compliance costs in Europe, capping Price Index recovery.
• Demand Outlook shows mixed pace; industrial solvents and cleaners sustain D5 consumption alongside diminishing cosmetic applications.
• Market dynamics include REACH/ECHA scrutiny on bioaccumulation, key player adaptations by Wacker Chemie and Shin-Etsu, and supply stability affecting Spot Price.
• Innovation in eco-alternatives and Q4 industrial restocking may limit further Price Index declines.
• Intensifying competition from sustainable substitutes and ongoing regulatory evolution may constrain broader Cyclopentasiloxane Price Index upside.
Why did the price of Cyclopentasiloxane change in September 2025 in Europe?
• Supply remained ample with consistent silicone production and no major disruptions despite regulatory preparations.
• Cost pressures were modest due to stable raw materials but offset by rising compliance expenses, contributing to price softening in Q3 2025.
• Demand dynamics shifted away from cosmetics due to CMR restrictions, partially balanced by persistent industrial solvent needs in Europe.
