In the home appliance industry chain, plastic pellets are not an "optional" raw material, but a core factor that directly determines product performance, compliance, cost and market competitiveness. As the global home appliance market enters a new stage of green and smart development in 2025, the selection of plastic raw materials has been upgraded from "material matching" to "strategic decision-making".

This article will combine the latest industry trends to analyze the significance of plastic raw materials for home appliances, the pain points of purchasing decision-makers, and material selection trends, and provide targeted solutions and material recommendations to help purchasers make more efficient decisions.

01 | Industry Trends: Home Appliance plastics Enter a green transformation period

Regulatory pressure intensifies

  -Starting from 2024, the European Union has imposed a minimum content requirement of PCR plastic on the shells of household appliances. Some major brands (such as Haier and Midea) have taken the lead in introducing recycled plastic solutions.

  -California in the United States and Japan are promoting recyclable design standards for household appliances, setting higher compliance thresholds for export enterprises.

Upgrading of market demand

  -Home appliance consumption is trending towards lightweighting and intelligence, such as ultra-thin TVS, transparent display Windows, and antibacterial rice cooker inner POTS, which put forward new requirements for plastics.

  -Consumers are increasingly concerned about safety and environmental protection. Materials need to take into account both durability and green attributes.

Price and supply chain variables

  -Recently, the market conditions of major engineering plastics such as เอบีเอส และ พีซี have been unstable due to fluctuations in crude oil prices.

  -Downstream home appliance enterprises have a significantly increased demand for multi-channel supply guarantees to avoid risks brought by a single source.

02 | Why are plastic pellets the "core lifeline" of the home appliance industry?

Appearance determines market acceptance: High gloss, scratch resistance and stable color are the keys to brand premium.

Structure determines lifespan: The materials of the motor, gears, and load-bearing components determine whether the product can operate stably for 5 to 10 years.

Compliance determines whether exports can be made: Flame retardant, food-grade, safe and environmentally friendly are the tickets to enter the international market.

Innovation determines competitiveness: "Replacing steel with plastic", antibacterial properties, and transparency help brands form differentiated selling points.

03 | Buyer Profile: Who is Placing Orders for Home Appliance Plastics?

Purchasing Director: Focusing on cost and supply chain security, we hope to reduce the overall price fluctuation risk through centralized purchasing.

R&d engineer: It is necessary to find materials that meet special performance requirements to avoid obstacles in R&D projects due to material selection.

Quality Manager: Concerned about certification and compliance, ensuring that products can enter the European and American markets without hindrance.

04 | Difficulties and Common Problems in Procurement

There are too many material options and it's hard to match them: There are hundreds of similar material models. How to quickly find the most suitable one?

The contradiction between performance and cost: Materials that are heat-resistant, flame-retardant, and impact-resistant are usually relatively expensive. How can we balance the cost performance?

The material bottleneck in new product development: The lack of special design requirements (such as light-transmitting, antibacterial, and conductive) materials, or the inability of suppliers to provide technical support, leads to project delays.

Unstable supply chain: rising raw material prices, supply disruptions, and overly long scheduling directly affect production progress.

The global certification requirements are complex: Different markets have varying requirements for certifications such as RoHS, REACH, UL, and FDA, making it difficult for purchasers to verify each one individually.

Inconvenience in sample provision: Some suppliers are reluctant to provide small batches of test materials, and the progress of the R&D process is slow.

05 | The Solution: A Comprehensive Approach

We are well aware that what you need is not merely a raw material supplier, but a strategic partner who can understand the home appliance industry and provide comprehensive solutions. As a professional plastic raw material trader, Juyuan's advantages lie in integration, agility and service:

One-stop material platform, covering all scenarios of home appliances

  -General-purpose plastics: พีพี, เอบีเอส, ป.ล, HIPS, meet the requirements of most structural and appearance parts.
  -Engineering plastics: พีเอ, พีซี, พีบีที, ปอม, PPO, suitable for core components with high strength, heat resistance and wear resistance.
  -Specialty plastics: high-temperature resistant PA/PPA, PPS, conductive/anti-static, antibacterial, high light transmittance, etc., facilitating product innovation.
  -Eco-friendly materials: PCR plastic, bio-based plastic, responding to the trend of green manufacturing and meeting the ESG requirements of brand owners.

Technology-oriented material selection support

  -Recommend the most suitable material grade based on the application scenarios (such as contact with grease, long-term load-bearing, working temperature, etc.).
  -Provide technical parameter comparisons, optimize performance and cost structures, and avoid excessive or insufficient material performance.

Stable and efficient supply chain guarantee

  -Stable supply source: Avoid the risk of supply disruption from a single source.
  -Price advantage: Centralized procurement brings competitive prices.
  -Agile delivery: Abundant inventory of regular models, rapid delivery of small-batch trial materials, ensuring the rhythm of R&D and production.

Worry-free compliance and certification support

  -We provide complete certification reports such as UL, RoHS, REACH, and FDA to ensure that our products can smoothly enter the global market.

Exclusive services and free samples

  -Free sample: Try before you buy to ensure that the material fully meets the process requirements.
  -Quick response: Dedicated customer service representatives promptly handle inquiries, sample requests, and technical consultations.
  -Modification services: According to customer requirements, we can customize modification solutions such as flame retardancy, reinforcement, antibacterial, and conductivity to enhance material fit and product added value.
  -After-sales support: The technical team provides remote assistance for problems that arise during sample making or production.

06 | Recommendations for Plastic Materials in the Home Appliance Industry

07 | Conclusion

Today, as home appliance manufacturing moves towards intelligence and greenness, the selection of plastic raw materials is not only a means of cost control but also the core of product competitiveness.
Juyuan will become your reliable long-term partner with professional, stable and flexible supply solutions.

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