Wacker Chemie (WCH GY) is increasing prices for selected silicone products; 25% or more for addition-curing silicon rubbers. Due to a sharp increase in raw material prices, especially for platinum. Effective 1st of February.

Wacker Chemie's decision to raise prices by 25% for specific silicone products, driven by a surge in raw material costs, signals inflationary pressures in the supply chain.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 30 Jan 2026, 10:57 UTCOn the live feed at 10:37 UTC — 2 more headlines followed before this page went public

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This price increase is likely to impact margins in sectors heavily reliant on these materials, potentially leading to higher consumer prices downstream. Investors should watch for broader implications across the commodities space and related sectors as manufacturers adjust to these rising input costs.

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