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 ABS Và máy tính 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: PP, ABS, Tái bút, HIPS, meet the requirements of most structural and appearance parts.
  ・Engineering plastics: PA, máy tính, PBT, POM, 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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