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ABS Plastic Raw Material: Properties, Applications, and Processing
Introduction Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) is a widely used thermoplastic polymer known for its excellent mechanical properties, impact resistance, and versatility. Composed of three monomers—acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene—ABS combines the strength and rigidity of acrylonitrile and styrene with the toughness of polybutadiene rubber. This unique composition makes ABS a preferred material for various industrial and consumer applications. Properties of ABS ABS plastic exhibits a range of desirable properties, including: High Impact Resistance: The butadiene component provides excellent toughness, making ABS suitable for durable products. Good Mechanical Strength: ABS offers rigidity and dimensional stability under load. Thermal Stability: It can wi... -
Recent Developments in China’s Plastic Foreign Trade Industry in the Southeast Asian Market
In recent years, China's plastic foreign trade industry has witnessed significant growth, particularly in the Southeast Asian market. This region, characterized by its rapidly expanding economies and increasing industrialization, has become a pivotal area for Chinese plastic exporters. The interplay of economic, political, and environmental factors has shaped the dynamics of this trade relationship, offering both opportunities and challenges for stakeholders. Economic Growth and Industrial Demand Southeast Asia's economic growth has been a major driver for the increased demand for plastic products. Countries such as Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia have seen a surge in manufacturing activities, particularly in sectors like electronics, automotive, and... -
The Future of the Plastic Foreign Trade Industry: Key Developments in 2025
The global plastic industry is a cornerstone of international trade, with plastic products and raw materials being essential to countless sectors, including packaging, automotive, construction, and healthcare. As we look ahead to 2025, the plastic foreign trade industry is poised for significant transformation, driven by evolving market demands, technological advancements, and increasing environmental concerns. This article explores the key trends and developments that will shape the plastic foreign trade industry in 2025. 1. Shift Toward Sustainable Trade Practices By 2025, sustainability will be a defining factor in the plastic foreign trade industry. Governments, businesses, and consumers are increasingly demanding eco-friendly solutions, prompting a shift ... -
The Future of Plastic Raw Material Exports: Trends to Watch in 2025
As the global economy continues to evolve, the plastic industry remains a critical component of international trade. Plastic raw materials, such as polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and polyvinyl chloride (PVC), are essential for manufacturing a wide range of products, from packaging to automotive parts. By 2025, the export landscape for these materials is expected to undergo significant changes, driven by shifting market demands, environmental regulations, and technological advancements. This article explores the key trends that will shape the plastic raw material export market in 2025. 1. Growing Demand in Emerging Markets One of the most notable trends in 2025 will be the increasing demand for plastic raw materials in emerging markets, particularly in... -
The Current State of Plastic Raw Material Export Trade: Challenges and Opportunities in 2025
The global plastic raw material export market is undergoing significant changes in 2024, shaped by shifting economic dynamics, evolving environmental regulations, and fluctuating demand. As one of the most traded commodities in the world, plastic raw materials such as polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) are critical to industries ranging from packaging to construction. However, exporters are navigating a complex landscape filled with both challenges and opportunities. Growing Demand in Emerging Markets One of the most significant drivers of the plastic raw material export trade is the rising demand from emerging economies, particularly in Asia. Countries like India, Vietnam, and Indonesia are experiencing rapid industrialization... -
Foreign trade people please check: new regulations in January!
The Customs Tariff Commission of The State Council issued the 2025 Tariff Adjustment Plan. The plan adheres to the general tone of seeking progress while maintaining stability, expands independent and unilateral opening-up in an orderly manner, and adjusts the import tariff rates and tax items of some commodities. After adjustment, China's overall tariff level will remain unchanged at 7.3%. The plan will be implemented from January 1, 2025. In order to serve the development of the industry and scientific and technological progress, in 2025, the national sub-items such as pure electric passenger cars, canned eryngii mushrooms, spodumene, ethane, etc. will be added, and the expression of the names of tax items such as coconut water and made feed additives will be... -
The development trend of plastics industry
In recent years, the Chinese government has introduced a series of policies and measures, such as the Law on the Prevention and Control of Environmental Pollution by Solid Waste and the Law on Promoting Circular Economy, aimed at reducing the consumption of plastic products and strengthening the control of plastic pollution. These policies provide a good policy environment for the development of the plastic products industry, but also increase the environmental pressure on enterprises. With the rapid development of the national economy and the continuous improvement of residents' living standards, consumers have gradually increased their attention to quality, environmental protection and health. Green, environmentally friendly and healthy plastic products are m... -
Polyolefin export Prospects in 2025: Who will lead the incremental frenzy?
The region that will bear the brunt of exports in 2024 is Southeast Asia, so Southeast Asia is prioritized in the 2025 outlook. In the regional export ranking in 2024, the first place of LLDPE, LDPE, primary form PP, and block copolymerization is Southeast Asia, in other words, the primary export destination of 4 of the 6 major categories of polyolefin products is Southeast Asia. Advantages: Southeast Asia is a strip of water with China and has a long history of cooperation. In 1976, ASEAN signed the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia to promote permanent peace, friendship and cooperation among the countries in the region, and China formally joined the Treaty on October 8, 2003. Good relations laid the foundation for trade. Second, in Southeast A... -
Sea strategy, the sea map and challenges of China’s plastics industry
Chinese enterprises have experienced several key stages in the process of globalization: from 2001 to 2010, with the accession to the WTO, Chinese enterprises opened a new chapter of internationalization; From 2011 to 2018, Chinese companies accelerated their internationalization through mergers and acquisitions; From 2019 to 2021, Internet companies will start to build networks on a global scale. From 2022 to 2023, smes will begin to use the Internet to expand into international markets. By 2024, globalization has become a trend for Chinese companies. In this process, the internationalization strategy of Chinese enterprises has changed from a simple product export to a comprehensive layout including service export and overseas production capacity construction.... -
Plastics industry in-depth analysis report: Policy system, development trend, opportunities and challenges, major enterprises
Plastic refers to high molecular weight synthetic resin as the main component, adding appropriate additives, processed plastic materials. In daily life, the shadow of plastic can be seen everywhere, as small as plastic cups, plastic crisper boxes, plastic washbasins, plastic chairs and stools, and as large as cars, televisions, refrigerators, washing machines and even airplanes and spaceships, plastic is inseparable. According to the European Plastics Production Association, global plastic production in 2020, 2021 and 2022 will reach 367 million tons, 391 million tons and 400 million tons, respectively. The compound growth rate from 2010 to 2022 is 4.01%, and the growth trend is relatively flat. China's plastics industry started late, after the founding of the ... -
From waste to wealth: Where is the future of plastic products in Africa?
In Africa, plastic products have penetrated into every aspect of people's lives. Plastic tableware, such as bowls, plates, cups, spoons and forks, is widely used in African dining establishments and homes because of its low cost, lightweight and unbreakable properties.Whether in the city or the countryside, plastic tableware plays an important role. In the city, plastic tableware provides convenience for the fast-paced life; In rural areas, its advantages of being difficult to break and low cost are more prominent, and it has become the first choice of many families.In addition to tableware, plastic chairs, plastic buckets, plastic POTS and so on can also be seen everywhere. These plastic products have brought great convenience to the daily life of African peop... -
Sell to China! China may be removed from permanent normal trade relations! EVA is up 400! PE strong turn red! A rebound in general-purpose materials?
The cancellation of China's MFN status by the United States has had a significant negative impact on China's export trade. First, the average tariff rate for Chinese goods entering the US market is expected to rise significantly from the existing 2.2% to more than 60%, which will directly affect the price competitiveness of Chinese exports to the US. It is estimated that about 48% of China's total exports to the United States are already affected by the additional tariffs, and the elimination of MFN status will further expand this proportion. The tariffs applicable to China's exports to the United States will be changed from the first column to the second column, and the tax rates of the top 20 categories of products exported to the United States with the highe...