I. Technological Breakthrough: Domestic Equipment Enters International High-End Market
Qingdao Soft Control: Extrusion Equipment Technology Aligns with International Leading Standards
The extrusion product chief engineer team of Qingdao Soft Control Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Co., Ltd., including Gong Yiqing, has been deeply engaged in the rubber extrusion technology field for nearly 20 years. They have completed the research and development of core equipment such as liner production lines, high-performance extruders, and triangular rubber forming units, and the product performance is on par with international standards. The team also has a forward-looking strategy in the new energy sector, leading the investigation of production processes for high-performance battery separators and anode membranes, opening up new directions for the cross-border application of rubber extrusion technology. .
Shenda Machinery: Super Large Extrusion Machine Sets Global Record
The super large dual-stage extrusion machine independently developed by Zhejiang Deqing Shenda Machinery was globally launched in May 2026. Its clamping force is the largest in the country, and the injection volume has set a global record. This equipment focuses on major national water conservancy projects and high-end pipeline manufacturing fields, overcoming "key technical bottlenecks" such as large diameter, heavy weight, and high stability in molding. Its overall performance has reached the international leading level. At the same time, the "Zhejiang Manufacturing" standard for "Composite Material Extrusion Injection Molding Integrated Machine" led by Shenda Machinery was officially approved, marking a further enhancement of China's voice in the standard-setting field of the plastic machinery industry. .
II. Raw Materials Trade: Domestic Eco-friendly Additives Open the Door to the International Market
Jinan Refining and Chemicals Company successfully achieved large-scale export of its environmentally friendly rubber plasticizers.
On June 28, 2026, 75 tons of environmentally friendly rubber plasticizers (model A1820) from Sinopec Jinan Refining and Chemicals Company were completed for the first batch of export shipment. Subsequent shipments will total 500 tons in batches, and all are expected to be delivered to overseas markets by July 10. This product is a low-toxicity and biodegradable eco-friendly additive, mainly used to enhance the processing fluidity and flexibility of rubber products. This export marks the official entry of domestic high-end petrochemical new materials into the global market, which is expected to help downstream rubber extrusion enterprises reduce their reliance on imported raw materials and align with the global trend of green rubber products. .
III. Market Trends: The Global Rubber Extrusion Industry Faces Both Opportunities and Challenges
Dual pressures of cost and demand
In 2026, speculative inventories of global rubber traders decreased, liquidity in the spot market declined, price volatility increased, and it became more difficult for bulk rubber product manufacturers to hedge raw materials and manage inventories. At the same time, the high-interest rate environment had an "crowding-out effect" on the global durable consumer goods market. As tires are the largest downstream application field of rubber (accounting for 60%-70% of global rubber consumption), the demand for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in the tire market was under pressure, but the coordinated push-up of the synthetic rubber industry chain still provided an excess profit window for some enterprises. .
High-end and green development have become the core directions.
The international rubber extrusion industry is accelerating its transformation towards high-end, intelligent and green technologies:
High-endization: The demand for medical-grade and automotive-grade silicone rubber extrusion parts is increasing. Enterprises need to pay attention to the dust-free level of the workshop and their ability to independently research and develop raw material formulas;
Intelligentization: MES and ERP digital production systems have become standard equipment for medium and large-sized factories, enhancing production efficiency and product quality control accuracy;
Greenization: Eco-friendly additives and low-energy-consuming equipment have become the mainstream in the market, aligning with the global carbon neutrality policy orientation. .
Summary of Industry Trends
The current international rubber extrusion sector is characterized by three core trends:
Technological Autonomy: Domestic equipment is gradually aligning its performance and standard setting with the international top-level standards;
Trade Greening: The export of environmentally friendly raw materials has become a new growth point, meeting the global demand for sustainable development;
Market Segmentation Intensifies: The low-end market is suppressed by demand, while the demand for high-end medical, automotive, and new energy sectors is vigorous.