Chan Ye Xin Xi Wang·2025-05-22 01:16Industry Overview - Polypropylene (PP) is a thermoplastic polymer made from propylene monomer, characterized by its white waxy solid form, non-toxic, odorless nature, and lightweight appearance [1][2] - The domestic polypropylene market in China is driven by increasing demand in injection molded products, woven products, and fibers, with apparent consumption expected to reach 35.99 million tons in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 2.4% [1][10] Production Side - China's polypropylene production capacity has expanded from 23.17 million tons in 2018 to 43.69 million tons in 2024, accounting for 36.98% of global capacity [4] - The production volume is projected to reach 37.92 million tons in 2024, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 6.6%, with a self-sufficiency rate exceeding 90% [4] Import and Export - The import volume of polypropylene is expected to decline to 3.67 million tons in 2024, a decrease of 10.8% year-on-year, while export volume is anticipated to rise to 2.41 million tons, an increase of 83.7% [6] - The industry's import dependency has decreased to 3.2%, indicating a shift towards becoming a net exporter [6] Consumption Side - The downstream consumption market for polypropylene is primarily focused on injection molded products, woven products, and fibers, which together account for over 80% of total consumption [8] - Injection molding is the largest application area, used in automotive, home appliances, medical, and daily necessities [8] Competitive Landscape - The polypropylene market in China is characterized by low concentration, with major players including Sinopec, PetroChina, and the State Energy Group, which together account for 36% of total capacity [12] - Emerging private enterprises like Zhongjing Petrochemical and Donghua Energy are rapidly expanding their production capacities [12] Development Trends - The industry is entering a new round of capacity expansion, with an expected increase of over 5.87 million tons per year by 2025, while demand growth is projected at only 3.6% [18] - There is a significant shift towards high-end product development, with domestic high-end polypropylene self-sufficiency rates reaching 45% [19] - Environmental policies are driving the industry towards greener practices, including chemical recycling and the development of bio-based polypropylene [20]