The following are the international industry trends and technological advancements in the rubber extrusion products sector for the year 2026, covering key aspects such as technological breakthroughs, market landscape, and global corporate strategies:
I. Technological Breakthrough: Chinese High-End Equipment Breaks Foreign Monopoly
China Chemical Guilin Engineering Co., Ltd., through its independently developed "Five-Composite Rubber Extrusion Head" technology, successfully broke the long-standing monopoly of foreign companies in high-performance tire extrusion equipment. This technology represents the most advanced level of rubber extrusion processes and is mainly used for the efficient production of tire semi-products. Compared to traditional processes, it can enhance production efficiency and product quality while reducing labor costs by at least 20%. Previously, the most advanced four-composite extrusion equipment was blocked by foreign companies, causing China to rely on imports for high-performance tires for a long time. Currently, this equipment has been exported to overseas high-end tire manufacturers and has become their main production equipment. Each unit is priced at approximately 2.9 million US dollars, with cumulative sales exceeding 1.03 billion yuan, ranking first in the global same field. .
II. Market Landscape: Global Demand Continues to Grow, Chinese Equipment Accelerates Overseas Expansion
Global Market Expansion
According to the "2026 Global Rubber Industry Development White Paper", the global rubber extrusion machine market size reached 5.2 billion US dollars in 2026, with a year-on-year growth of 8.5%; among them, the demand from the automotive manufacturing industry accounted for as high as 35%, being the largest application scenario (such as production of core components like automotive sealing strips, cooling water pipes, air conditioning pipes, etc.)
The field of silicone rubber extruders has also witnessed strong growth. The global revenue in this sector is expected to reach approximately 5.94 billion yuan in 2024, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0% from 2025 to 2031. By 2031, the scale is expected to approach 9 billion yuan.
The internationalization of Chinese equipment is accelerating.
Domestic leading enterprises are seizing the international market by upgrading their technologies and providing global services:
Zhejiang Bana: Its equipment is exported to 40 countries and regions including Germany, the United States, and Japan. The annual export volume accounts for approximately 30%. It has successfully entered international high-end markets such as Germany, the United States, Brazil, and Argentina, and has become a supply chain supporting equipment for high-end car brands like Mercedes-Benz and BMW. China Chemical Co., Ltd. in Guilin: The "Five-Component Rubber Extruder" has gained wide popularity among overseas tire manufacturers such as those in Turkey due to its high cost-effectiveness. It is gradually replacing imported German equipment.