Core Viewpoint - The domestic production of POE (polyolefin elastomer) in China is advancing significantly, with major projects expected to reduce reliance on imports and enhance supply capabilities in strategic industries such as photovoltaics and automotive lightweight components [1][2][3]. Group 1: Industry Developments - China Petroleum's Dushanzi Petrochemical Company has made significant progress in its domestic POE adaptation project, aiming to produce nearly 60,000 tons of POE by 2025 [1]. - The reliance on imported POE in China remains high, with an import dependency of approximately 95% projected until the third quarter of 2025, highlighting the urgency for domestic production [1]. - The import volume of POE in China has increased from 224,400 tons in 2017 to 913,000 tons in 2024, with an average annual growth rate of 19.7% [1]. Group 2: Company Initiatives - Domestic companies are accelerating efforts to enhance POE supply capabilities, with Dingjide investing in a petrochemical new materials project in Dalian, planning for an annual capacity of 200,000 tons of POE [2]. - Dongfang Shenghong's Shenghong Petrochemical has launched a 100,000 tons/year POE project, with the first batch of 320 tons of high-quality products already delivered [3]. - China Petroleum's Dushanzi Petrochemical has focused on high-end polyolefin research since 2015, achieving a significant technological breakthrough in POE production by 2024, with total POE capacity expected to exceed 300,000 tons by the end of 2026 [3].
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