Market Operation Status and Development Prospects Analysis Report for China's Silica Wet-Mix Rubber Industry

Section I: Current Status Analysis of Silica Wet-Mix Rubber Technology Development in China Section II: Maturity Assessment of Silica Wet-Mix Rubber Technology in China Section III: Gap Analysis Between Domestic and Foreign Silica Wet-Mix Rubber Technologies and Key Contributing Factors Section IV: Strategies to Enhance Silica Wet-Mix Rubber Technology in China Chapter V: Market Characteristics Analysis of Silica Wet-Mix Rubber Section I: Analysis and Forecast of Major Chinese Silica Wet-Mix Rubber Producers and Their Production Capacities Section II: SWOT Analysis and Forecast A. Strengths B. Weaknesses C. Opportunities D. Risks Section III: Market Entry and Exit Status and Forecast Chapter VI: Current Development Status of Silica Wet-Mix Rubber in China Section I: Analysis and Forecast of the Current Market Status of Silica Wet-Mix Rubber in China Section II: Output Analysis of Silica Wet-Mix Rubber in China (2019–2023) A. Overall Production Capacity Scale of Silica Wet-Mix Rubber in China B. Regional Distribution of Silica Wet-Mix Rubber Production in China C. Output of Silica Wet-Mix Rubber in China (2019–2023) Section III: Demand Analysis of Silica Wet-Mix Rubber in China (2019–2023) A. Demand Volume of Silica Wet-Mix Rubber in China (2019–2023) B. Demand Breakdown by Application Sector and Analysis of Downstream End-Users Section IV: Price Trend Analysis of Silica Wet-Mix Rubber in China A. Price Trends of Silica Wet-Mix Rubber in China (2019–2023) B. Current Market Prices of Silica Wet-Mix Rubber in China and Analysis C. Analysis of Factors Influencing Silica Wet-Mix Rubber Prices D. Price Outlook Forecast for Silica Wet-Mix Rubber in China (2024–2030) Chapter VII: Economic Performance of China’s Silica Wet-Mix Rubber Industry (2019–2023) Section I: Solvency Analysis of China’s Silica Wet-Mix Rubber Industry (2019–2023) Section II: Profitability Analysis of China’s Silica Wet-Mix Rubber Industry (2019–2023) Section III: Growth Capability Analysis of China’s Silica Wet-Mix Rubber Industry (2019–2023) Section IV: Number of Enterprises in China’s Silica Wet-Mix Rubber Industry and Trend Analysis (2019–2023) Chapter VIII: Import-Export Analysis of China’s Silica Wet-Mix Rubber Industry (2019–2023) Section I: Characteristics of China’s Silica Wet-Mix Rubber Imports and Exports Section II: Import Analysis of Silica Wet-Mix Rubber in China (2019–2023) Section III: Export Analysis of Silica Wet-Mix Rubber in China (2019–2023) Chapter IX: Key Enterprises and Competitive Landscape in the Silica Wet-Mix Rubber Industry Section I: Cabot Corporation A. Company Profile B. Business Performance Analysis C. Market Share D. Future Development Strategy Section II: Zhongce Rubber Group Co., Ltd. A. Company Profile B. Business Performance Analysis C. Market Share D. Future Development Strategy Section III: Hainan Natural Rubber Industry Group Co., Ltd. A. Company Profile B. Business Performance Analysis C. Market Share D. Future Development Strategy

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News Alert: Global Tire Perspective Tires represent the most critical downstream application segment for carbon black; thus, market conditions in the tire industry directly determine the prosperity of the upstream carbon black sector. As global tire demand continues to weaken, supply-chain pressure is increasingly transmitted upstream. In response, global carbon black leader Cabot Corporation has initiated a strategic adjustment—officially shutting down its Campana carbon black plant in Argentina and scaling back multiple production lines at its Dutch facility. This move is not a short-term emergency measure but rather a necessary capacity rationalization and efficiency upgrade for traditional carbon black operations amid evolving market dynamics—exposing deep-rooted supply-demand imbalances across the industry. Cabot’s capacity optimization goals are clearly defined: by closing underperforming facilities, the company expects to achieve annual fixed-cost savings of USD 22 million by mid-2027. Additionally, through procurement streamlining, workforce optimization, and enhanced manufacturing efficiency, Cabot aims to realize an additional USD 30 million in cost savings within fiscal year 2026. Notably, the company remains committed to regional markets: by integrating its global supply network, it will continue delivering stable supplies to customers in Argentina and neighboring countries, safeguarding long-standing business relationships. Financial data vividly reflect mounting operational pressures on traditional businesses. In Q1 FY2026 (January–March), Cabot’s Performance Materials segment recorded an 8.4% year-on-year decline in sales revenue, with EBIT falling 29% year-on-year to USD 93 million. In the preceding reporting period, core profitability metrics for this segment also declined by 18% year-on-year. Remarkably, global shipment volumes rose 3% year-on-year during this period—with modest growth observed across the Asia-Pacific, European, and Americas markets—yet the company entered a ‘volume-up, profit-down’ dilemma, as product pricing and gross margins were persistently squeezed. Two consecutive reporting periods of declining profitability underscore clear profit pressure facing traditional tire-grade carbon black operations. This plant shutdown reflects the combined impact of multiple pressures: — Surging imports of tires from overseas into European and American markets have reduced local tire manufacturers’ operating rates, directly diminishing carbon black procurement demand; — Rising buyer bargaining power in Europe has driven down prices and eroded order volumes; — Intensifying competition across the Asia-Pacific region has further compressed profit margins.

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