NEWS

In January 2026, IRSG released global rubber market supply and demand forecast. Total global rubber demand was 32.49 million tons in 2025 with a natural rubber deficit of 488,000 tons. The shortage will expand to 779,000 tons by 2032, and automobile tire industry dominates rubber demand growth.

On April 10, 2026, Jiangxi Black Cat Carbon Black Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Black Cat Carbon Black, officially launched L21 carbon black. It balances rolling resistance, wear resistance and wet skid resistance, supports high‑performance and new energy tire development worldwide, and achieves domestic substitution and global supply of high-end carbon black.

Learn what coated polyester tire cord fabric is, its key properties, applications in tires, and why HMLS polyester is widely used in tire reinforcement.

As the enforcement deadline for the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) approaches, the global rubber and tire manufacturing industry stands at a critical crossroads. This regulation mandates that any natural rubber or derived products entering the EU market must be proven "deforestation-free"—produced on land not subject to deforestation or forest degradation after December 31, 2020. For global suppliers and manufacturers, this is more than a regulatory hurdle; it is a fundamental shift toward total supply chain transparency.

This article interprets the core value, production technology, market application and policy orientation of the reclaimed rubber industry, presents the development status and upgrading path of China's reclaimed rubber industry, and supports the green and low-carbon transformation of the global rubber industry.

In 2026, the global rubber industry is transitioning from fossil-based to bio-based and circular renewable materials. Driven by dual-carbon policies and growing green demand downstream, the commercialization ofbio-based rubber is accelerating. This article highlights 5 key bio-based rubber raw materials, covering natural rubber substitution, bio-based monomer synthesis and domestic innovation, which will drive the industry’s low-carbon upgrade, ensure raw material supply security, and provide green solutions for new energy, automotive and medical sectors.