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Preface
Today, with the rapid development of science and technology, engineering plastics, as an indispensable part of modern manufacturing, are gradually rising to become the darling of materials in the new era. Although the mainland engineering plastics industry started late, its development speed is remarkable. In 2021, the total market demand for engineering plastics in mainland China will reach 8.566 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 1.52%, and by 2022, the market size will reach 20.31 million tons. This is not only a digital growth, but also a clear proof that the continental engineering plastics industry has emerged on the international stage.
Critical link
In the engineering plastics industry chain, upstream chemical raw materials play a vital role. Chemical raw materials such as naphtha, styrene, PVC, PET, PC directly affect the production and manufacturing of special engineering plastics. The fluctuation of naphtha prices and the uncertainty of supply affect the trend of the engineering plastics market, [learn more about the industry knowledge of 'plastics', 'engineering plastics', 'modified plastics', etc., a large number of material super physical property tables, super material selection cases, cost reduction and efficiency improvement programs, welcome to search the whole network "plastic library network" or WeChat search plastic library network applet to enter the understanding !!]. However, the mainland has gradually achieved independent production and supply of raw materials such as naphtha, and has successfully broken through its dependence on the supply of key raw materials.
Opportunities and challenges
Although the technical level of the general engineering plastics field in the mainland is close to the international level, there are still challenges in the field of special engineering plastics, especially in PEEK and other materials that are highly dependent on imports. The self-sufficiency rate of special engineering plastics is relatively low, requiring more technical investment and innovation. In 2018, the self-sufficiency rate of Continental Special Engineering Plastics was only 38%, far lower than that of General Engineering Plastics. This has become a bottleneck for the development of the mainland's engineering plastics industry, but the future development goal is to strive to increase the self-sufficiency rate of special engineering plastics to 50% by 2025.
Eco-friendly innovation
With the growing global concern for environmental protection and sustainable development, renewable engineering plastics have become the new favorite in the market. Renewable engineering plastics made from biomass, bio-based chemical feedstocks or recycling not only have a lower carbon footprint and environmental impact, but are also gaining acceptance in the market. Under the trend of increasing environmental awareness, it is expected that the market size of green engineering plastics will gradually expand in the next few years.
High performance requirements
With the continuous improvement of material performance requirements in aerospace, automotive and other fields, the demand for high-strength and high-toughness engineering plastics is also increasing rapidly!!. This kind of engineering plastics have excellent tensile strength and toughness, and can maintain good performance in extreme environments, so they have a wide range of application prospects in aerospace, automotive and other fields.
Application of 3D printing technology
3D printing technology provides a new way of application for engineering plastics. With this technology, engineering plastics can be printed directly into the desired product or part according to the design requirements, without the need for molds. This not only increases production efficiency, but also enhances the flexibility of product development. Automotive, medical, aerospace and other fields can all benefit from the application of 3D printed engineering plastics.
Synergistic development
The coordinated development of the upstream, midstream and downstream of the industrial chain is the key to the future of the engineering plastics industry. From the stable supply of upstream chemical raw materials, to the continuous innovation of midstream special engineering plastics manufacturers, to the wide application of downstream industries, a complete industrial chain has been formed. The gradual self-sufficiency of domestic enterprises in key raw materials is expected to reduce their dependence on imports and promote the more sustainable development of the engineering plastics industry.
Development prospects
In 2022, the market size of China's special engineering plastics industry has reached 17.556 billion yuan, showing a stable growth trend. This is a strong proof that the mainland engineering plastics industry is moving towards a higher level. The market forecast for the next five years shows that the special engineering plastics industry will continue to grow, and the market size will reach 18.639 billion yuan by 2023, and it is expected to reach 23.238 billion yuan by 2027.
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epilogue
The engineering plastics industry is in a new era of vigorous development, from the innovation of raw materials, the upgrading of production technology, to the expansion of market applications, all of which show the continuous growth and maturity of the mainland engineering plastics industry. In the future, with the continuous development of science and technology, engineering plastics are expected to show their infinite potential in more fields. Therefore, we can confidently predict that the future of China's engineering plastics industry will be brilliant and vibrant.
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