NEWS

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.

The Polybutadiene Rubber (BR) market entered a weak phase after a narrow upward rally in 2025. The annual average price of Qilu BR9000 in Shandong market stood at 12,300 yuan/ton, a year-on-year decrease of 13.37%. Price fluctuations throughout the year were influenced by multiple factors including raw material costs, tariff policies, and supply-demand dynamics. Looking ahead to the 2026 BR market outlook, driven by factors such as expanded butadiene capacity (the key raw material), a slight increase in BR supply, and policy adjustments on the demand side, the market is expected to show a trend of bottoming out and then fluctuating. The projected 2026 BR price range is 10,000–13,500 yuan/ton, slightly lower than the average price in 2025.

China's rubber product exports are experiencing remarkable growth, achieving a 15% annual increase and capturing over 30% of the global market.

Synthetic rubbers are pivotal in the evolution of electric vehicles (EVs), addressing challenges like thermal management and noise reduction.