合成树脂产业迎关键跃升期

Core Viewpoint - The synthetic resin industry in China is at a critical juncture, transitioning from "scale expansion" to "quality and efficiency" and from "following and running" to "original leadership" [1] Group 1: Industry Growth and Demand - The synthetic resin market in China has seen a steady growth in demand at an average annual rate of 4.35% over the past six years, with consumption surpassing 137 million tons in 2024, maintaining its position as the world's largest producer and consumer [1] - Synthetic resins are deeply integrated into various sectors, including new energy, low-altitude economy, intelligent technology, and everyday life, providing significant support for China's dual carbon goals and manufacturing upgrades [1] Group 2: Industry Upgrades and Challenges - The synthetic resin industry is shifting from a dominance of general-purpose materials to a focus on high-end and differentiated products, with rapid growth in the production of polyethylene and polypropylene, and an increasing proportion of high-end grades [2] - Despite improvements in self-sufficiency, the industry faces challenges such as insufficient technological innovation, severe homogenization, structural contradictions, intense competition in certain markets, and limitations in expanding overseas [2] Group 3: Recommendations for High-Quality Development - Experts suggest focusing on national strategies and market demands, targeting emerging fields like new energy vehicles and humanoid robots, and overcoming core technological bottlenecks to enhance the performance and functionality of synthetic resin materials [3] - There is a call to promote the large-scale application of bio-based materials, circular economy technologies, and chemical recycling, along with establishing standards for carbon emissions and carbon footprint accounting [3] - The industry should foster deep collaboration between upstream raw material companies and downstream application sectors, and encourage innovation among small and medium enterprises alongside leading firms to create a new ecosystem [3] Group 4: Event Overview - The conference was organized by the China Synthetic Resin Association, with over 1,000 representatives from enterprises and research institutions in attendance [4]