China's BOPP capacity expected to move higher to 9.22 mln t/y in 2026

China's BOPP industry has experienced continuous capacity expansion over the past decade, establishing the country as the world's largest producer, and the capacity will continue its uptrend in line with sustained domestic economic growth and rising consumer demand.

China's biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) capacity has maintained a steady upward trajectory over the past ten years. From 5.76 million t/y in 2017, BOPP capacity climbed to over 8.40 million t/y by 2025, and is projected to reach 9.22 million t/y in 2026, a dramatic increase within a single