China is the second largest producer of heat-resistant ABS in the world, but there is a big gap in the high-end market

ABS is a thermoplastic polymer material obtained by copolymerizing polybutadiene emulsion with styrene and acrylonitrile monomers. It has excellent impact resistance, heat resistance, low temperature resistance, chemical resistance, easy processing and molding, and good surface gloss. comprehensive performance.

Heat-resistant ABS resin enhances the heat resistance of ABS resin by introducing heat-resistant monomers, such as α-methylstyrene (MS), maleic anhydride (MA), etc., during the polymerization process of ABS resin, so that it not only has the characteristics of ABS resin Excellent mechanical properties, but also has good heat resistance. Heat-resistant ABS can be used in the production of car back doors, rear wheelhouse inner panels, panels, etc. It can also be used in the field of home appliances, such as the production of microwave ovens, rice cookers, hair dryers and other household appliances.

From a global perspective, the global heat-resistant ABS production capacity is mainly distributed in South Korea, China, Europe and North America. China It is the world’s second largest producer of heat-resistant ABS after South Korea. In the first half of 2022, China’s heat-resistant ABS production was 104,400 tons, accounting for 26.87% of the global total.

​ ​ Thanks to the rapid development of China’s automobile, home appliance and other industries, China has now become an important consumer market for heat-resistant ABS in the world. From 2018 to 2021, with the development of lightweight vehicles and the upgrading of consumer demand, the market demand for heat-resistant ABS in the automotive and household appliance fields continues to grow, which in turn drives the continued growth of heat-resistant ABS consumption. Among them, in 2021, China’s heat-resistant ABS consumption will be 230,600 tons, with a growth rate of 6.8%; in the first half of 2022, China’s heat-resistant ABS consumption will be 126,200 tons, with a growth rate of 7.9%.

From the perspective of the consumer sector, with the continuous development of technology, the requirements for heat-resistant ABS resin in various industries in my country are becoming more and more differentiated. For example, some require heat resistance and flame retardancy, some require heat resistance and anti-static, and some require heat-resistant ABS resin. Heat resistance, novel appearance, anti-aging, etc., which requires the development of special heat-resistant ABS resin products. Especially in the application of automotive materials, heat-resistant ABS manufacturers must seize the opportunity of lightweighting and environmental protection in the automotive industry, and increase the development of heat-resistant ABS resin specifically for automobiles to meet the diversified needs of application fields and promote the development of heat-resistant ABS. Overall market demand is growing.

Industry analysts said that ABS resin is currently the most widely used polymer with the largest output. However, at this stage, within the domestic ABS industry Products are mainly concentrated in low-end and general-purpose materials. Although high-end and differentiated products have seen significant growth, there are still large gaps. In the future, with the continued transformation of China’s economy, the improvement of residents’ consumption levels and the trend of lightweight and intelligent products, domestic demand for high-end ABS resin will continue to increase, which will in turn drive the growth of the market demand for heat-resistant ABS.