China's 1-hexene of 247,800 t/y capacity in 2026, towards high-end & green shift

In 2026, China has reached a 1-hexene production capacity of 247,800 t/y, with a target of around 600,000 t/y by 2028. In the long run, it will drive the 1-hexene industry forward along the high-endization and green transformation.

As the world's most widely applied core linear alpha-olefin, 1-hexene plays a dual role as both a performance enhancer for modern polyolefin manufacturing and a critical raw material across fine chemicals, advanced materials, and energy sectors. China's 1-hexene capacity has reached 247,800 tonnes/year in 2026. Long dominated by international chemical