Chan Ye Xin Xi Wang·2025-04-25 01:38Overview - The plastic blown film machine is crucial for producing plastic films, with its performance directly affecting the quality and output of the films [1][11] - The market for plastic blown film machines in China has expanded significantly due to the growth in end markets such as packaging, healthcare, and agriculture, particularly since 2020 [1][11] - The production of small plastic machinery and blown film machines surged from 2020 to 2023, but has seen a rapid decline in the second half of 2023 due to a sharp decrease in overseas orders [1][11] Market Policy - Recent policies in China aim to promote high-quality development in light industry, encouraging the transformation and upgrading of the manufacturing sector towards smart, automated, and green technologies [4][6] - Key policies include guidelines for digital transformation, green low-carbon technologies, and support for large-scale equipment updates [4][6] Industry Chain - The upstream of the plastic blown film machine industry includes sectors like steel, non-ferrous metals, electronic components, and mechanical parts [7] - The midstream involves the research, development, and manufacturing of plastic blown film machines, while the downstream applications are widespread, particularly in packaging [7] Development Status - China's plastic film industry has rapidly developed, with a production volume of 16.95 million tons in 2023, showing a slight increase of 0.15% year-on-year, providing growth opportunities for the plastic blown film machine sector [9][11] - The production and demand for plastic blown film machines are projected to decline to 23,000 units and 18,000 units respectively in 2024, with the market size dropping to 10.49 billion yuan [1][11] Competitive Landscape - The plastic blown film machine industry in China is characterized by intense competition due to low technical barriers and significant product homogeneity in the mid-to-low-end market [13] - Major players like Dalian Rubber and Plastic Machinery Co., Guangdong Jinming Machinery Co., and Hubei Light Industry Machinery Co. dominate the high-end market due to their brand, technology, and scale advantages [13][14] Industry Representative Companies - Guangdong Jinming Machinery Co. is a leading manufacturer with a focus on R&D, design, production, and sales, exporting to over 50 countries, and generating a revenue of 474 million yuan in 2024, with 273 million yuan from blown film machines [15] - Hubei Light Industry Machinery Co. has decades of experience in producing plastic extrusion and blown film production line equipment, emphasizing low-carbon technology and customer service [17] Development Trends - The future of the blown film machine industry will see integration with IoT, big data, and AI technologies for real-time monitoring and optimization of production processes [19] - There will be a growing application of biodegradable plastics and new polymer materials, necessitating improvements in processing technology and equipment structure [19] - Chinese blown film machine companies are expected to enhance their international market presence by improving product quality and brand building [19]