China's SSBR capacity to surge 96% by 2029-end, forcing shift to high-end grades

Source: Mysteel Sep 15, 2026 11:31

China's SSBR capacity is set to expand by another 648,000 tonnes/year by 2029-end, a surge of 96%, forcing producers to shift from volume growth to value-added products as general-purpose grades face intensifying price competition.

China's solution-polymerized styrene-butadiene rubber (SSBR) capacity is set to expand by another 648,000 tonnes/year by the end of 2029, compared with existing capacity of 675,000 t/y, forcing producers to shift from volume growth to value-added products as general-purpose grades face intensifying price competition. 2022-2026 China SSBR Supply (Unit: 10kt/y) Source: OilChem China's

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