Analysis of the current status of the chloroprene rubber industry

Analysis of the current status of the chloroprene rubber industry

Chloroprene (Neoprene) is a synthetic rubber produced by α-polymerization of chloroprene (i.e. 2-chloro-1,3-butadiene) as the main raw material. It is widely used in weather-resistant products, viscose soles, coatings and rocket fuels. Code: CR. [1] As a soft seal sealing surface for general valves, the applicable media are: animal oil, vegetable oil, inorganic lubricating oil, and corrosive mud with large PH value changes.

Tianjin Sino Chemical is one of the top 3 chloroprene rubber production bases in China. Its product consumption has reached the advanced level of similar international production processes, and its domestic chloroprene rubber market share exceeds 40%. Tianjin Sino Chemical has a 40,000-ton/year chloroprene rubber production unit, producing and selling seven series of chloroprene rubber products, including CR244, CR248, CR232, CR121, CR322, DCR213 and DCR114, as well as chloroprene latex products such as CRL50LF.

Application areas

Chloroprene is widely used in many industries, especially in the production of rubber and plastic products. The analysis of the current status of the chloroprene rubber industry points out that the automotive industry is one of the main application areas of chloroprene rubber, which is used to manufacture seals, rubber tubes, suspension systems, etc. In addition, electronics, construction, aerospace and other fields also have certain demand for chloroprene rubber.

Competitive situation:

There is a certain competition in the chloroprene rubber industry. There are several major manufacturers in the market, including Asahi Kasei of Japan, Hyundai Synthetic Rubber of South Korea, Dupont of the United States, etc. These companies compete for market share through continuous innovation, improving product quality and reducing costs.

Prospects of the chloroprene rubber industry

Demand in the automotive industry:

With the continuous development of the global automotive industry, chloroprene rubber is one of the important materials for automotive parts. The automotive industry has a large demand for chloroprene rubber, and it is widely used in automotive tires, seals, suspension systems, etc. Therefore, with the growth of the automotive industry, the demand for chloroprene rubber will also increase accordingly.

Application of electronic products:

With the popularization and upgrading of electronic products, the application of chloroprene rubber in the electronic field will also be improved. For example, chloroprene rubber plays an important role in the fields of electronic cables, sealing rings, etc., and with the continuous development of electronic products such as smart phones and tablets, the demand for chloroprene rubber will also increase.

Demand for high-performance materials:

Due to its excellent oil resistance, heat resistance and anti-aging properties, chloroprene rubber has unique advantages in some special fields. The current status analysis of the chloroprene rubber industry points out that the demand for high-performance rubber materials is also increasing in the fields of aerospace, construction, etc., which will provide more application opportunities for chloroprene rubber.

In general, the chloroprene rubber industry still has a good development prospect in the future. Tianjin Sino Chemical has made continuous efforts in product research and development, environmental protection management, market expansion, etc. to adapt to market changes and demand increases, and will continue to serve you in 2025!