Industry Overview - The trichloroethylene (TCE) industry in China has formed a complete industrial chain system, with a production of 103,800 tons from January to May 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 2.52%, and a consumption of 87,900 tons, down 8.92% year-on-year [1][6] - As of the end of May 2025, the inventory of TCE in China was 1,200 tons, an increase of 14.29% year-on-year, indicating a proactive contraction in supply under the "production based on sales" approach [1][6] - The decline in demand is attributed to the downturn in the domestic manufacturing sector, which has reduced cleaning needs in the metal processing industry, and stricter environmental policies in the pesticide sector, leading to a gradual decrease in reliance on TCE [1][6] Industry Chain - The upstream of the TCE industry includes raw materials such as acetylene, chlorine, and catalysts, as well as production equipment like drying equipment, chlorination towers, and distillation towers [4] - The midstream involves the production and manufacturing of TCE, while the downstream applications include metal degreasing/cleaning, pharmaceutical intermediates, pesticide/dye solvents, and coatings [4] Key Enterprises - The industry is characterized by a competitive landscape dominated by leading companies, with a high market concentration and increasing technical barriers. Jilin Chemical and Hangjin Technology are the two major players, with Jilin Chemical's production capacity expected to reach 150,000 tons/year by 2025 [12][13] - Hangjin Technology focuses on the high-end market, with the proportion of electronic-grade products expected to increase to 18% by 2025, benefiting from a higher profit margin compared to industrial-grade products [12][13] - Binhua Group, another key player, has a production capacity of 80,000 tons/year and has achieved a 100% quality compliance rate for its TCE products [16] Industry Trends - Market demand remains stable, particularly in the metal processing and electronic cleaning sectors, driven by the upgrading and precision development of manufacturing [18] - Environmental regulations are pushing for the development of safer and more eco-friendly alternatives to TCE, such as hydrofluoroethers (HFEs) and d-limonene [19][20] - The industry is expected to see increased concentration, with larger companies leveraging their technological, financial, and brand advantages to capture a larger market share [21]