Новости

1. Industry Overview

Chloroprene Rubber (Neoprene Latex) is a synthetic rubber produced by emulsion polymerization of 2-chloro-1,3-butadiene.Chloroprene rubber has chlorine atoms in its molecular structure, which gives it good resistance to oils, weather, flames, and chemicals. It also has acceptable mechanical properties and elasticity. DuPont first made CR in 1931 under the name Neoprene, making it one of the first synthetic rubbers to be produced on a large scale. CR comes in two types: general-purpose and specialty, depending on its properties and uses.

2. Industry Chain

The chloroprene rubber industry depends on a few key components at the start of its process. These are mainly raw materials and the machines needed for production. Raw materials consist of things like chloroprene itself, along with catalysts, solvents, emulsifiers, initiators, antioxidants, and regulators. On the equipment side, you'll find polymerization reactors, emulsification equipment, degassing devices, packaging machines, waste gas treatment devices, wastewater treatment systems, and safety monitoring systems. Chloroprene rubber finds its main uses in products like transmission belts, sealing strips, hoses, rubber sheets, waterproof membranes, adhesives, anti-corrosion coatings, cable sheaths, and insulation materials.

3.Industry Status 

China is a major producer and consumer of chloroprene rubber. This industry has seen good growth because of rising demand from the car, construction, electronics, and medical device fields. From January to May 2025, China made 27,200 tons of chloroprene rubber, up 15.80% from last year. The consumption of this material reached 21,700 tons, which is a 30.67% increase compared to the previous year.

In June 2025, the operating rate for China's chloroprene rubber plants was 38.74%. This is down 31.63% from May, but up 16.45% from June of the previous year. The lower rate is typical for June because demand is usually low then. Big industries that use the rubber, like car makers and construction, often adjust their production during this time. Specifically, the car industry saw slower demand for parts due to talk of fewer payments for new energy cars and car companies cutting prices. The construction business in southern China also used less waterproofing material because of the rainy season, which meant less neoprene rubber was needed. It didn't help that there were more global trade issues and that the EU started looking into whether China was selling rubber products too cheaply. This lowered the number of export orders and made demand even weaker.

Between January and May 2025, China imported 6,900 tons of neoprene rubber, up 12.66% from the same period last year. The value of these imports reached 237 million yuan, an increase of 12.05% year-over-year. Over the same period, China's neoprene rubber exports totaled 10,400 tons, a 10.36% decrease from the previous year. The export value was 283 million yuan, down 15.24% compared to last year. Overall, my country's dependence on imported neoprene rubber is gradually decreasing, with imports increasing from 19,600 tons in 2020 to 17,300 tons in 2024, while exports are expected to increase from 11,000 tons in 2020 to 26,400 tons in 2024.

4. Industry Development Trends

4.1 Accelerated Development of High-End and Specialized Products

Leading enterprises, by introducing DuPont's continuous polymerization reactor process and combining it with their independently developed neoprene latex flash degassing technology, have successfully developed high-end models such as Chloroprene Rubber DCR1141 and Chloroprene Rubber DCR2133. These products boast a 30% improvement in heat resistance and internationally leading chemical corrosion resistance. Leveraging 77 years of technological accumulation, they have built the world's first specialized neoprene rubber production line. The expansion of downstream applications further drives the high-end development process. The need for neoprene rubber is growing in new energy vehicles as it is used to seal and insulate battery packs. Also, the construction of 5G communication base stations has increased the usage of high-temperature neoprene rubber in electronic component packaging two-fold.

4.2 Green Manufacturing Becomes a Core Strategy

Environmental policies are forcing the industry to accelerate its green transformation. The industry is increasing its R&D efforts in high-performance, environmentally friendly neoprene rubber products.

4.3 Deepening Global Layout

Chinese neoprene rubber companies are shifting from scale expansion to value creation. Leading enterprises have obtained EU REACH certification and established R&D centers in Germany, resulting in a surge in sales in the European market. International competitive strategies are showing differentiation. The European and American markets focus on technological barriers, seizing high-end markets through customized products (such as medical-grade neoprene). At the policy level, the Belt and Road Initiative has boosted demand in participating countries, significantly enhancing the industry's international influence.

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