As China has emerged as the world's largest producer and consumer of plastics, the procurement locations and specialised market layout for plastic raw materials have evolved into a well-established structure. Whether for international trade companies or downstream clients deeply rooted in manufacturing, understanding the primary procurement locations for plastic raw materials in China is crucial for optimising supply chains and controlling costs.

As a company with 24 years of experience in plastic raw material trade, Ningbo Juyuan Hongtong Plastic Chemical Co., Ltd. leverages its long-term channels and collaborative resources in core markets such as East China, South China, and Central China to provide global customers with efficient, transparent, and stable supply chain services. Below, we will take you on a comprehensive tour of China's primary procurement locations and specialised markets for plastic raw materials.

1. South China Region — The Most Vibrant Market

South China, backed by the Pearl River Delta manufacturing cluster, is one of China's most vibrant regions for plastic raw material demand, with highly active market transactions.

Dongguan Zhangmutou Plastic Raw Material Market

  -Status: Dubbed the ‘barometer of plastic prices in South China,’ it is the region's most important plastic distribution hub.

  -Scale: Over 7,000 market entities, more than 300 large-scale wholesale enterprises, annual transaction volume exceeding 100 billion yuan, accounting for approximately one-third of the South China market share.

  -Advantages: Comprehensive range of general-purpose and engineering-grade materials, high logistics efficiency, and extensive service to the Pearl River Delta manufacturing sector.

Dongguan Changping · Dajingjiu Plastic City

  -Status: The only comprehensive market in China integrating plastic raw materials, chemicals, moulds, machinery, and products.

  -Features: Dubbed the ‘Capital of China's New Plastic Materials,’ it boasts a complete industrial chain and attracts domestic and international clients.

Foshan Shunde · Lezhuang Plastic Market

  -Status: The largest plastic trade hub in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

  -Advantages: Active trading of modified materials and new materials, closely integrated with the appliance, electronics, and automotive industries.

Guangzhou Huangpu Chemical City & Guangzhou Plastic City

  -Status: An important distribution centre for imported raw materials in South China.

  -Features: Located near the port, it attracts export-oriented traders, with price influence extending across the country and even Asia.

2. East China Region — National Pricing and Branding Hub

East China is the most concentrated region for plastic raw material pricing and branding in the country, particularly Ningbo Yuyao, which is the most influential plastic distribution hub in China and even Asia.

Zhejiang Ningbo Yuyao · China Plastic City

  -Status: The largest and most influential plastic market in the country, known as the ‘China Plastic Price Barometer.’

  -Scale: Over 3,200 companies are based here, covering over 20,000 product varieties with a full range of brands.

  -Features: The ‘Yuyao Plastic Price Index’ is released daily, ensuring price transparency and serving as the national pricing centre.

  -Events: Hosts the ‘China Plastic Expo’ annually, attracting global buyers.

Zhejiang Taizhou · Luqiao Plastic and Chemical Market

  -Status: Another major plastic hub in East China, second only to Yuyao.

  -Features: Leveraging its status as the ‘China Mould Capital,’ active trading in modified materials and mould-related materials.

Shanghai Chemical Raw Materials Market

  -Status: Leveraging Shanghai Port, it serves as China's gateway for plastic raw material imports and international trade.

  -Advantages: Concentrated supply of imported materials, suitable for international trade enterprises.

3. North China and Central China Regions — Significant Price Advantages for Bulk and General-Purpose Materials

The North China and Central China regions primarily focus on bulk and general-purpose materials, leveraging petrochemical production bases and logistics advantages to achieve price competitiveness.

Linyi, Shandong · East China Plastic Market

  -Status: The largest plastic wholesale market in North China.

  -Features: Leveraging the ‘Logistics Hub,’ it serves North China and Northeast China.

  -Advantages: Focuses on general-purpose and bulk materials, with low logistics costs and prominent price advantages.

Zibo/Qingdao, Shandong · Core Area of Qilu Petrochemical

  -Status: A major petrochemical base in China.

  -Advantages: Direct supply of general-purpose materials such as PP, PE, and PVC from production sites, offering significant price advantages.

Other Specialised Regions

  -Hebei Xiong County / Wenan: Northern China's plastic packaging base (primarily PE blown film material and PP woven bag material).

  -Henan Luohe, Anhui Tongcheng: Nationally renowned bases for daily-use plastic products, with high demand for general-purpose materials.

4. Industrial Clusters — Integration of Procurement and Production

Yangtze River Delta (Shanghai, Suzhou, Ningbo): Core region for high-end manufacturing and engineering plastics, attracting major domestic and international petrochemical giants.

Pearl River Delta (Dongguan, Shenzhen, Foshan, Guangzhou): Global manufacturing hub with plastic demand spanning from general-purpose materials to high-end materials.

Qilu Petrochemical Surroundings (Zibo, Qingdao, Shandong): Source of general-purpose plastics with significant price advantages at the production site.

5. Online procurement platform - an effective supplement to the offline market

With the development of digitalization, online platforms have become an important supplement to procurement:

  -China Plastic Online, Buy Plastic Network, Global Plastic and Chemical Raw Materials Network

  -sumibuy.com, myplas.com

  -Alibaba (1688.com

  -Industry news: For instance, Business Society (100ppi.com) provides reference for plastic market conditions.

Exhibition: CHINAPLAS (China International Plastics and Rubber Industry Exhibition) is an important channel for seeking new suppliers.

📌 Summary

East China (Yuyao) → National Pricing Center, with the most comprehensive range of brands and categories, the first choice for global merchants.

In South China (Zhangmutou, Changping, Lecong, Huangpu) → spot trading is the most active, radiating to the Pearl River

Delta and the international market.

North China/Central China (Linyi, Zibo) → The price advantage of bulk materials and general-purpose materials is obvious.

Online platform → offers price comparison and quick sourcing, complementing the offline market.

Our advantages

As a plastic raw material trading company with 24 years of industry experience, Ningbo Juyuan Hongtong Plastic Chemical Co., Ltd. is not only familiar with the above-mentioned core markets, but also, relying on the stable channels and partner networks established in East China, South China, Central China and other regions, is capable of providing global customers with:

  ・Stable supply sources: Direct connection with domestic and foreign manufacturers and regional markets to ensure supply security.

  ・Price advantage: Relying on core markets and direct supply from production areas, we help customers reduce costs.

  ・Rapid response: Multi-location warehousing and cooperative channel layout to shorten the delivery cycle.

  ・Professional Services: 24 years of industry experience, familiar with international trade and local market operations.

If you are looking for a reliable partner for plastic raw materials in China, please feel free to contact us at any time.