With the rapid development of China's manufacturing industry, demand for plastic raw material pellets continues to grow. From basic general-purpose plastics to high-performance engineering plastics, and finally to specialized functional materials, the Chinese market presents a diverse supply landscape. For buyers, understanding the characteristics and supply chain advantages of various companies will help achieve efficient procurement and cost optimization.

I. Industry Landscape: Petrochemical Giants, Domestic Leaders, Foreign Investment, and Emerging Companies Each Demonstrate Advantages

1️⃣ Petrochemical Giants: Ensuring a Stable Supply of Bulk Raw Materials

China's petrochemical giants have long dominated the plastic raw material market, focusing on general-purpose plastics such as polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and polystyrene (PS). Some companies have also expanded into modified plastics.

  ・Sinopec: China's largest petrochemical company, providing a stable and reliable supply of basic plastic pellets.

  ・PetroChina: A major supplier of bulk raw materials with nationwide market coverage.

  ・Wanhua Chemical: Starting with polyurethane, it now offers a range of engineering plastics such as PC, ABS, and nylon.

  ・CNOOC-Shell: An international joint venture providing polyolefin raw materials.

Suitable for large-volume purchases, offering stable supply chain support for processors or traders.

2️⃣ Local Modified Plastics Companies: Meeting Customized Needs Across Multiple Industries

Chinese local modified plastics companies have extensive experience in engineering plastics and functional pellets, which are widely used in the automotive, home appliance, 5G, and electronics sectors.

  ・Kingfa Science & Technology: PP, VADER, PC, En PBT modified pellets are widely used in the industrial sector.

  ・PRET: Primarily focused on automotive plastics, with a high export market share.

  ・Shanghai SECCO Petrochemical: A comprehensive product range of modified pellets, including ABS and PS.

  ・Jushi and Sinoma Technology: Strong representation in composite materials and related plastic pellets.

Buyers can obtain stable delivery and technical support through traders (such as Juyuan), enabling them to purchase pellets from multiple brands and models, saving on price comparison and logistics costs.

3️⃣ Foreign-invested and Joint Ventures: Suppliers of High-Performance Engineering Plastics

Foreign-invested and joint ventures have mature technologies in high-end engineering plastics, suitable for applications in electronics, automotive, and home appliances.

  ・BASF China: Suppliers modified plastic pellets for engineering applications.

  ・Covestro: Suppliers of PC and modified pellets for electronics and electric vehicles.

  ・DuPont (DuPont/Chemours/Celanese): Suppliers of high-performance engineering plastics.

  ・LG Chem, Samsung, Mitsubishi Chemical, and Teijin: Manufacturers of PC, PBT, PA, and other materials in China, covering the automotive and electronics sectors.

While their technologies are mature, their procurement channels are relatively concentrated. Traders (such as Juyuan) offer flexible supply and a wide selection of models.

4️⃣ Featured and Emerging Companies: New Drivers of Functional and Eco-Friendly Materials

Emerging companies specialize in innovative functional plastics and new energy materials, with rapid technological iterations, making them suitable for buyers seeking new material applications.

  ・Dawn Polymer: Emphasizes strong applications in thermoplastic elastomers (TPE/TPR) and modified plastics.

  ・Hezong Technology and Xinjiang Lanshan Tunhe: Strong representatives in the biodegradable plastics (PET, PBS) sector.

  ・Jinwei Chemical and Huizhou Yiwei: Suppliers of new energy and battery-related plastic materials.

Through reliable trading channels, traditional raw materials and new materials can be integrated for one-stop procurement.

II. Procurement Recommendations: Choose the Right Supply Chain Based on Your Needs

For buyers, the ideal strategy is to balance stable supply with customized services, while also offering flexible procurement options through trading partners.

III. Recommendations for Well-Known Chinese Plastic Raw Material Export Traders

1️⃣ Zhejiang Haisu New Materials Co., Ltd.

Established in 2010, it specializes in the international trade of plastic waste and the production of modified pellets. It has subsidiaries in Ningbo, Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Japan. Its strengths lie in its comprehensive international logistics network and its product range, encompassing recycled pellets and modified materials, to meet diverse overseas market demands.

2️⃣ Plastics (China) Co., Ltd. / Plastics Trading (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.

We have over 20 years of experience in importing and exporting plastic pellets, covering a wide range of engineering plastics, including ABS, HIPS, SAN, PC, and POM. Our strengths lie in our extensive experience, broad product line, and convenient logistics, enabling us to meet diverse procurement needs.

3️⃣ Guangzhou Yuanbo Industrial Materials Co., Ltd. (Guangzhou Zhenshun Yuanbo)

An authorized distributor of LG Chem, we specialize in the sales and application solutions of engineering plastics and industrial materials. Our strengths lie in international brand licensing, technical support, and after-sales service, providing customers with complete material selection solutions.

4️⃣ Ningbo Juyuan Hongtong Plastic Co., Ltd.

Headquartered in Ningbo, with operations in Dongguan, Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Jiangsu, we have our own R&D base for compounding. We specialize in the trade and customized solutions of engineering and general-purpose plastics. Our strengths lie in our extensive experience, nationwide presence, global brand partnerships, and rapid technical support.

IV. Conclusion

China's plastic raw material pellet industry has developed a clear structure: petrochemical giants control basic raw materials, domestic leaders focus on modification, foreign companies focus on high-end products, emerging companies enter the environmentally friendly and new energy sectors, and traders integrate global resources. When selecting products, buyers should choose the right supply chain based on their needs. They should also leverage professional traders like Juyuan to achieve one-stop procurement, fast delivery, and multi-brand comparison, reducing procurement costs and improving supply chain flexibility.