China SSBR capacity reach 675,000 t/y by May 2026

China's SSBR capacity reached 675,000 t/y by May 2026 (OilChem), with general-purpose grades now priced below ESBR 1712. Another 538,000 t/y of new capacity is planned, intensifying competition. OilChem advises that only high-performance differentiated products for NEV tires will sustain growth.

China's solution styrene-butadiene rubber (SSBR) market is facing intense competition as capacity expands rapidly. OilChem data shows, by May 2026, total SSBR capacity reached 675,000 tonnes/year across 10 producers, up 405,000 tonnes from 2022 (CAGR 15.4%). General-purpose tire-grade SSBR prices have come under pressure, with products like SSBR 2564T