Plastic, Silicone, Steel, and Others: Updated China Raw Materials Costs (late May ’26)

Sofeast’s team continues to monitor the cost evolution of key raw materials in China, helping importers and manufacturers stay informed. This latest update from the market analysts we work with reflects changes (RMB costs and %) over the past year … Continue reading →

Transparent plastic parts are used in a wide variety of applications, from eyeglasses and medical devices to building materials and signage. Two of the most common transparent plastics are polycarbonate (PC) and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), also known as acrylic. Each … Continue reading →

Our senior engineer Paul Adams has put together a video playlist where he explores silicone production processes, properties, and the common testing importers do to assess this production material’s suitability for their products. If you use silicone in your products, … Continue reading →