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Styrene - Butadiene Rubber (SBR) - short for styrene-butadiene copolymer–has become indispensable for passenger car tire manufacturing and an ideal choice for industrial hose production. Its superior properties (wear resistance, heat resistance, anti-aging, etc.) provide critical material support for product upgrading and quality improvement in these two key sectors.

As a high-performance framework material with core properties including high strength, fatigue resistance, and structural stability, cord fabric accounts for a crucial 10% to 15% proportion in tire manufacturing, serving as the "invisible framework" supporting tire performance. Meanwhile, it demonstrates excellent adaptability in the conveyor belt sector, acting as the core material for belt cores to ensure efficient and stable material transportation. Its cross-industry application characteristics make it a preferred shared material, empowering the safe operation of the automotive industry and the efficient operation of the logistics and transportation sector.

The latest data from the General Administration of Customs shows that from January to November 2025, China's cumulative export volume of rubber tires reached 8.83 million tons, up 3.7% year-on-year. The cumulative export value reached 153.691 billion yuan, increasing by 2.5% year-on-year. This indicates that China's rubber industry has demonstrated strong competitiveness and development resilience in the complex international environment.

Market analysis indicates that driven by EU sustainability regulations and global brand commitments, demand for eco-friendly chemical fibers will remain strong in 2024.

The company has introduced Eco-friendly NBR Reclaimed Rubber, which achieves superior compatibility with natural rubber through surface modification technology. This product replaces 30%-50% of natural rubber usage, reduces comprehensive costs by 30%, and complies with EU REACH regulations, offering a sustainable solution for the rubber hose and belt industry.

SFT’s eco-friendly carbon black (N220/N330 grades) is the game-changer.