2025 marks China’s “Year of ABS Capacity Fulfillment.” With major new plants fully operational, the country has achieved a historic leap in production—delivering stable, high-quality, and price-competitive ABS to global markets.
Record-Breaking Output
- Jan–Nov 2025 output: 6.26 million tons
- Full-year forecast: >6.9 million tons (+25.7% YoY, +1.41M tons)
China now solidifies its position as the world’s largest ABS producer and consumer.
Key Capacity Additions Driving Supply
- Yulong Petrochemical (600,000 tons): Two integrated lines commissioned mid-year; major driver of cost-efficient general-purpose ABS.
- Yike Chemical (225,000 tons): Successfully launched China’s first bulk-polymerization ABS plant (July 18), targeting automotive and premium appliance sectors.
- Jilin Petrochemical (200,000 tons): New Northeast facility (commissioned Oct) improves regional supply balance and logistics efficiency.
- Zhejiang Petrochemical: Ongoing Phase III expansion (ABS/AS/PS) boosts export-ready inventory at East China ports.