WACKER silicone rubber prices up to 40%] Wacker Chemie announced that since November 1, 2018, the price of silicone rubber products in Europe, the Middle East and South America has been raised, according to product line, region and business. In different fields, the price increase can be as high as 40% if the existing customer contract allows. WACKER's implementation of this price adjustment is due to increased energy and labor costs, resulting in higher production costs.