SK Chemical’s Recycled PET Technology Transforms Automotive Manufacturing
December 12, 2024 – SK Chemical and Hyundai Kia Auto’s AVP Headquarters Collaborate on Sustainable Innovations for Kia EV3 Concept Car In a groundbreaking collaboration, SK Chemical and the Basic Materials Research Center of Hyundai Kia Auto’s AVP Headquarters have successfully implemented six automotive components using recycled and bio-based materials in the recently unveiled Kia…
China’s Polyethylene Industry: Capacity Growth and Regional Shifts
September 03, 2024 – Driven by the era of large-scale refining and domestic demand-boosting policies, China’s polyethylene (PE) production capacity has been increasing year by year, albeit at a slower rate. By the end of 2023, China’s PE production capacity had reached 31.558 million tons. Among various PE products, the output growth of high-density polyethylene…
China’s Polypropylene Industry Hits New Expansion Heights in 2024
September 12, 2024 – China’s polypropylene industry is embarking on a new peak of capacity expansion in 2024. Over the past five years, the industry has witnessed a steady growth in capacity with an average increase rate of 11.71%. However, the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 led to delays in some enterprises’ planned…
Exploring the Benefits and Applications of PPR Pipes in Residential Renovations
March 19, 2025 – Selecting the right piping material is a critical decision in home renovation projects, and among the various options available, plastic pipes have gained popularity for their lightweight and durable characteristics. Polypropylene Random (PPR) pipes, in particular, stand out with their exceptional properties, making them a standout choice in the market. This…
China’s Polypropylene Industry Faces New Maintenance Dynamics in September 2024
September 27, 2024 – The polypropylene industry in China has recently witnessed new developments in plant maintenance activities. According to statistics, the loss volume due to polypropylene plant shutdowns for maintenance in September reached 509,600 tons, highlighting the extensiveness and necessity of plant maintenance within the industry. Notably, North China bore the brunt of these…
From Globalization to Regionalization: The New Polyethylene Trade Order
July 3, 2025 – Polyethylene Trade Winds Shift as Regionalization Takes Hold The global polyethylene market is undergoing a tectonic realignment as trade barriers reshape traditional supply routes. AsiaMB analysis reveals a dramatic pivot toward regional trade blocs in what was once a truly globalized commodity market, with annual trade exceeding 100 million metric tons….
CPP Films: Leading the Way in Food Packaging and Beyond
February 13, 2025 – CPP Films: A Rising Star in the Packaging Industry with Versatile Applications Cast polypropylene (CPP) films, renowned for their exceptional clarity and uniform thickness, have emerged as a prominent player in the packaging sector. Produced through the cast extrusion process, these polypropylene films exhibit balanced properties in both machine and cross…
Haitian International Impresses at PLASTICO BRASIL with Tailored Tech Solutions
April 2, 2025 – Haitian International Steals the Show at PLASTICO BRASIL 2025 with Innovative Solutions From March 24th to 28th, PLASTICO BRASIL 2025, the premier event for the South American plastics industry, took place at the Sao Paulo Expo Center in Brazil, drawing nearly a thousand exhibitors and 45,000 professional visitors from around the…
September 14, 2024 – Domestic Titanium Ore Market Holds Steady Amid Stable Demand and Supply Dynamics
September 14, 2024 – The domestic titanium ore market exhibited a steady trend this week, with minimal price fluctuations observed. In the titanium-rich region of Panxi, the selling price of 20# titanium ore remained stable within the range of 2450-2600 yuan per ton (excluding tax), while 10# titanium ore held firm at 2250-2280 yuan per…
August 2024: China’s Titanium Dioxide Production Rises Amid Stable Market Conditions
September 06, 2024 – China’s titanium dioxide sample enterprises reported a notable production figure of 370,200 tons in August 2024, marking a 4.31% increase from the previous month and a commendable 4.81% growth year-on-year. During this period, the utilization rate of titanium dioxide production facilities climbed to 75.86%, up 2.86 percentage points from the prior…