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Hangzhou Bayee Chemical Co., Ltd. started chemical products exporting from 2001, manufacturers based exporter focused in chemical products covering Silicone series, Phosphorus series including Silicone Monomers, Cyclosiloxane, Silicone Oils, Agro Chemicals, Fire Retardants & Auxiliaries etc. Company has direct Import & Export right, Dangerous Cargo Permission Certificate.
Based on 20+ years exporting history and persistent improvements, we have now grown and developed into a well known & good reputation exporter with ISO 9001:2015, AAA Credit certified company, also granted by local government as Healthy Enterprise, and A level Tax Ranking. We are proud to serve South African importers, distributors and manufacturers with reliable supply chains, competitive pricing and certified product quality.
Business Licence No. / Social Credit Code: 91330108759549090L
Dangerous Cargo Certificate No.: [2025] 06002608
Import & Export Certificate No.: 02306457
AAA Credit Rating No.: BRC24AAA10012R2S
ISO 9001 Certificate: BRC2024Q10513R2S



South Africa is the most industrialised economy on the African continent. As manufacturing, agriculture and personal care sectors expand, demand for high-purity Dimethyl Silicone Oil continues to rise steadily.
South Africa's manufacturing sector — particularly in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape — is a major consumer of Dimethyl Silicone Oil (PDMS). It is widely used as a release agent, lubricant and heat transfer fluid in plastic moulding, rubber processing and metal casting operations. With South Africa's automotive component manufacturing industry growing alongside major OEMs, demand for specialty silicone fluids is accelerating.
South Africa is a leading agricultural producer in sub-Saharan Africa, cultivating maize, citrus, grapes, sugarcane and more. Dimethyl Silicone Oil is used as a spreading and wetting agent in agrochemical formulations, improving pesticide and herbicide efficacy. As precision farming expands across the Free State and Mpumalanga provinces, silicone-based adjuvants are increasingly in demand among local agrochemical formulators.
Johannesburg and Cape Town host a thriving personal care and cosmetics manufacturing industry. Dimethyl Silicone Oil is a key ingredient in skin creams, hair conditioners, sunscreens and anti-aging serums due to its smoothing, conditioning and water-repellent properties. South African consumers' growing preference for premium cosmetics is driving local formulators to source high-grade PDMS from trusted international exporters like Bayee.
As South Africa invests heavily in renewable energy infrastructure — including solar farms in the Northern Cape and wind energy in the Eastern Cape — electrical-grade Dimethyl Silicone Oil is in growing demand for transformer insulation, cable lubrication and electronic component protection. Its excellent dielectric properties and thermal stability make it indispensable in high-voltage applications.
South Africa's pharmaceutical manufacturing sector, concentrated in Gauteng, uses medical-grade Dimethyl Silicone Oil as an anti-foaming agent, lubricant in tablet coating, and in topical formulations. With the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) maintaining stringent quality standards, local manufacturers prefer sourcing PDMS from ISO-certified suppliers with traceable quality documentation.
The South African construction sector uses silicone-based products extensively for waterproofing, sealing and surface treatment. Dimethyl Silicone Oil acts as a water-repellent additive in concrete treatments and exterior coatings, protecting structures against the harsh South African climate — from coastal humidity in Durban to the dry heat of the Karoo. Infrastructure development projects across South Africa continue to drive demand.
The silicone chemical market in South Africa is poised for significant growth, driven by industrial expansion, green energy investment and increasing localisation of chemical supply chains.
South Africa's Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) is one of the largest renewable energy programmes in Africa. Solar and wind installations require high-performance silicone fluids for transformer cooling, cable insulation and panel protection. This trend is expected to significantly increase Dimethyl Silicone Oil imports into South Africa through 2030.
South Africa's government is promoting localisation under its Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP). While South Africa does not yet produce Dimethyl Silicone Oil domestically at scale, there is a growing trend of local distributors and chemical blenders partnering with reliable Chinese exporters like Bayee to establish more stable, cost-effective supply chains directly serving South African end-users.
The African cosmetics and personal care market is one of the fastest-growing globally. South Africa leads the continent in cosmetics production and consumption. With international brands and local manufacturers expanding product lines, demand for cosmetic-grade Dimethyl Silicone Oil of varying viscosities (50cSt, 100cSt, 350cSt, 1000cSt) is rising consistently year-on-year.
South Africa is home to major automotive manufacturers including BMW, Toyota, Ford, VW and Mercedes-Benz. The automotive sector's increasing use of silicone-based lubricants, sealants and release agents in manufacturing processes is driving steady demand for Dimethyl Silicone Oil. As EV manufacturing gains traction in South Africa, thermal management applications for PDMS will further expand.
South Africa's Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF) and the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) are increasingly enforcing environmental and product quality standards. This is pushing South African buyers to source Dimethyl Silicone Oil from certified suppliers with ISO 9001, REACH and SGS documentation — positioning Bayee as a preferred partner for compliant supply.
South Africa serves as a key re-export and distribution hub for chemicals across sub-Saharan Africa, including Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Botswana and Namibia. South African chemical distributors are increasingly sourcing Dimethyl Silicone Oil in larger volumes from Bayee to supply not only the domestic market but also growing demand across the SADC region.
From Johannesburg's industrial zones to Cape Town's cosmetics factories, Dimethyl Silicone Oil plays a vital role across South Africa's key sectors.
Used as a mould release agent and lubricant in rubber seal production, plastic component moulding and metal die-casting at automotive plants in Pretoria, East London and Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha).
Applied in transformer insulation oils and solar panel surface coatings at large-scale renewable energy installations such as the De Aar and Loeriesfontein wind and solar farms.
Blended into herbicide and pesticide formulations as a spreading agent to improve coverage and absorption on crops including citrus, maize and vegetables in South Africa's key farming regions.
Used as an anti-foaming agent and lubricant in tablet coating and liquid pharmaceutical preparations by South African pharmaceutical manufacturers compliant with SAHPRA standards.
Incorporated into hair care products, skin moisturisers and sunscreen formulations by leading South African cosmetics brands, providing smoothness, spreadability and water resistance.
Added to concrete sealers, exterior wall coatings and waterproofing membranes for residential and commercial construction projects, protecting buildings from South Africa's diverse climatic conditions.
Up till now we've developed and supplied to many countries and areas all over the world, with main markets in European countries (Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Ukraine, Russia, Poland, etc.), USA, South America, Mid East, South-east Asia, Australia, etc. Also seeking more strategic partners and customers under mutual benefits and work through the whole purchasing chain.
South Africa is a key strategic market for Bayee Chemical. We supply Dimethyl Silicone Oil and related silicone products to importers, distributors and manufacturers across Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria and Port Elizabeth. Our logistics team is experienced in handling South African customs requirements, SABS documentation and dangerous goods shipping regulations, ensuring smooth and timely delivery to your facility.
Bayee holds ISO 9001:2015 quality certification and AAA Credit Rating, providing South African buyers with confidence in product consistency, safety documentation and reliable business practices. All products are supported by COA, MSDS and SGS test reports.
Bayee holds direct Import & Export rights and a valid Dangerous Cargo Permission Certificate, enabling smooth and compliant shipment of Dimethyl Silicone Oil to South African ports including Durban, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. We handle all export documentation professionally.
Our deep integration with production facilities across nine Chinese provinces — located near raw material bases with shared energy infrastructure — allows us to offer South African buyers some of the most competitive EXW and FOB prices for Dimethyl Silicone Oil in the market, without compromising on quality.
Whether you are a chemical distributor in Johannesburg, a cosmetics manufacturer in Cape Town or an agrochemical formulator in Mpumalanga — Bayee Chemical is your reliable source for high-quality Dimethyl Silicone Oil, delivered on time with full compliance documentation.
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