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Summary of the Organic Silicon Industry Conference Call Industry Overview - The organic silicon industry experienced a demand growth rate of nearly 20% in the first half of 2025, primarily driven by increased demand for high-temperature adhesives in the electronics sector and a rise in export volumes to Europe. However, the growth rate is expected to slow down to 8%-10% in the second half of the year due to poor performance in the construction sector, although significant demand growth is noted in emerging fields such as new energy and new materials [1][8]. Key Points - Current DMC Pricing and Cost Structure: The current price of DMC is approximately 11,000 RMB per ton, with production costs ranging from 10,500 to 10,700 RMB per ton, indicating a narrow profit margin. The rise in industrial silicon prices is a major influencing factor, with some companies reducing costs by self-supplying industrial silicon and chloromethane [1][9]. - Production Capacity and Utilization: Domestic organic silicon production capacity accounts for about 70% of the global total, with current operating rates around 72%-73%. This is expected to increase to about 80% in the second half of the year due to easing supply-demand tensions and seasonal demand peaks in September and October [1][11][13]. - Future Capacity Additions: No new DMC production capacity is expected to come online in 2025. Planned capacity additions for 2026 are primarily concentrated in the Xinjiang Qiya Phase I project, with other projects facing uncertainties. Supply growth will mainly rely on existing companies increasing their operating rates [1][12]. - Impact of Dow's Exit: Dow's exit from the market is not expected to significantly impact global organic silicon supply, as domestic capacity can compensate for the reduction. This is anticipated to benefit domestic exports, with an expected increase in export volumes [1][6]. Market Dynamics - Price Trends: The organic silicon market has seen a downward price trend throughout the year, with prices hitting a historical low of 10,000 RMB per ton in mid-June. Following this, there has been a slight rebound in prices due to order fulfillment and inventory reduction [2][4]. - Demand Forecast: The second half of the year is expected to perform better than the first half, with a strong demand forecast during the "Golden September and Silver October" period. The impact of U.S. tariffs is anticipated to be less severe in the latter half of the year [5][8]. - Downstream Product Applications: High-temperature adhesives account for about 40% of downstream products, primarily used in construction and electronics. Room temperature adhesives make up 30%, while silicone oil accounts for 12%-15%, with applications in personal care and food processing [3][15]. Additional Insights - Inventory Levels: Current inventory levels are reported to be around 40,000 to 50,000 tons, with a gradual decline expected as orders are fulfilled. The inventory situation is relatively stable, with monthly consumption around 200,000 tons [20]. - Global Demand Trends: Overseas demand for organic silicon is primarily concentrated in the electronics sector, with increasing needs for specialty silicone and customized silicone due to advancements in semiconductor and AI technologies [21]. - Raw Material Supply: DMC production requires approximately 0.52 to 0.53 tons of industrial silicon per ton of DMC, with improvements in processes allowing some companies to reduce this to below 0.5 tons [22]. - Long-term Price Outlook: Industrial silicon prices may rise in the short term due to futures market support, but long-term trends remain uncertain due to unresolved supply-demand issues [24]. This summary encapsulates the key insights and projections regarding the organic silicon industry as discussed in the conference call.