Special Report · Domestic Substitution
China's domestic polymer producers have closed the performance gap on import substitution grades across six engineering-plastic families. This page tracks the six categories where we have validated commercial-grade references from Chinese manufacturers, with data sourced exclusively from public catalogs. Lead time, cost structure, and qualification status are summarized for each reference grade; actual stock, pricing, and lead time vary by quarter and must be confirmed with our business manager.
Section 1
Three structural drivers behind the recent capacity build-out in Chinese engineering plastics.
Domestic capacity additions since 2020 have reduced import dependency across PA66, PPS, POM, and PVDF. Multi-base production by Sinopec, Shenma, NHU, and Sierbang enables regional sourcing for OEM and Tier-1 customers.
Reference grades in this catalog typically price 15-25% below the equivalent imported mid-range grade. Cost advantage is largest in 30% glass-fiber reinforced engineering plastics and standard homopolymer PP.
Domestic producers offer 2-6 week lead time on standard grades, vs. 8-16 weeks for imported equivalents. The 4-8 week compression is the strongest value proposition for OEM qualification projects.
Section 2
Six categories where validated commercial-grade domestic references exist. Each card links to the detailed section below.
Domestic EMAA tie-layer grade · 10% MAA · 8 MI
Sierbang EVA PV-3300 · 33% VA · Solar encapsulant
NHU-PPS-G40 · Zhejiang NHU · 40% glass fiber
Shenma EPR27 · 30% glass fiber · Cost-effective
Yunda POM M90 · Copolymer · General purpose
Sinopec PP T30S · Homopolymer · General purpose
Section 3
Six reference grades from public manufacturer catalogs. All data sourced from public catalogs; pricing, stock, and lead time vary.
| Category | Grade | Manufacturer | Key Properties | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMAA | EMAA-N15 | Domestic manufacturer (公开目录) · 国产 | 10% MAA · 8 MI · Tie layer · General coating | 铝箔贴合 · 多层共挤粘合层 · 包装 |
| EVA | EVA PV-3300 | Sierbang (盛虹斯尔邦) | 33% VA · 30 MI · Solar encapsulant grade | 光伏胶膜 · 双玻组件 · P 型 / N 型兼容 |
| PPS | NHU-PPS-G40 | Zhejiang NHU (新和成) | 40% glass fiber · Heat-resistant · Domestic supply | 汽车连接器 · 工业耐热件 · 替代进口通用级 |
| PA66 | EPR27 | Shenma (神马) | 30% glass fiber · Heat-resistant · Cost-effective | 汽车结构件 · 工业件 · 通用机械 |
| POM | M90 | Yunda (云达) | Copolymer · Standard · 国产 | 齿轮 · 轴承 · 通用机械件 · 工业件 |
| PP | T30S | Sinopec (中石化) | Homopolymer · Standard · 国产 | 包装 · 通用注塑 · 工业件 |
Section 4
Reference grade summary and selection guidance.
EMAA is the methacrylic-acid analogue of EAA and is widely used as a tie layer in aluminum-foil lamination and co-extruded multilayer films. The domestic reference grade offers comparable adhesion to aluminum and EVOH substrates with a mid-range melt index suitable for both extrusion coating and cast film tie-layer positions.
Choose domestic EMAA when the application is foil lamination for food packaging, toothpaste tube, or aseptic carton and the volume justifies a domestic supply chain. For high-temperature or high-humidity service, validate with the business manager for grade-specific limits.
Reference grade: EMAA-N15 · Manufacturer: Domestic manufacturer (公开目录) · 国产 · Properties: 10% MAA · 8 MI · Tie layer · General coating
Section 5
Reference grade summary and selection guidance.
Sierbang (a listed Chinese petrochemical group in Lianyungang) has emerged as a major domestic EVA supplier for the photovoltaic encapsulant market. The PV-3300 grade targets solar film applications with 33% VA content — a sweet spot for fast cure and reliable crosslink density in both PERC and TOPCon module constructions.
Choose Sierbang EVA when the project specifies a domestic solar encapsulant supply, the lead time pressure is below 8 weeks, and the module line is calibrated for fast-cure EVA. For POE or co-extruded EPE structures, consider imported alternatives.
Reference grade: EVA PV-3300 · Manufacturer: Sierbang (盛虹斯尔邦) · Properties: 33% VA · 30 MI · Solar encapsulant grade
Section 6
Reference grade summary and selection guidance.
Zhejiang NHU is a major Chinese specialty chemicals group with growing PPS polymerization capacity. The G40 grade is a 40% glass-fiber reinforced PPS targeting under-hood automotive connectors, industrial heat-resistant housings, and SMD connector bodies — historically dominated by DIC and Chevron Phillips legacy grades.
Choose NHU-PPS-G40 for under-hood automotive connector bodies, industrial heat-resistant housings, and SMD connectors where domestic supply chain and 4-6 week lead time are valued. For continuous service above 220 °C or food-contact applications, validate with the business manager.
Reference grade: NHU-PPS-G40 · Manufacturer: Zhejiang NHU (新和成) · Properties: 40% glass fiber · Heat-resistant · Domestic supply
Section 7
Reference grade summary and selection guidance.
Shenma Industry is the largest Chinese PA66 manufacturer and a long-standing supplier to automotive and industrial markets. The EPR27 grade is a 30% glass-fiber reinforced heat-stabilized PA66 with comparable tensile and impact performance to imported mid-range grades at a 15-25% cost advantage.
Choose Shenma EPR27 for automotive structural brackets, industrial machinery housings, and any application where cost-per-part is the primary driver and the temperature window is below 180 °C continuous. For glass-filled content above 50% or hydrolysis-stabilized variants, request a quote from the business manager.
Reference grade: EPR27 · Manufacturer: Shenma (神马) · Properties: 30% glass fiber · Heat-resistant · Cost-effective
Section 8
Reference grade summary and selection guidance.
Yunda POM M90 is a general-purpose copolymer-grade polyoxymethylene used in gears, bearings, and precision mechanical parts. Domestic supply offers reliable inventory and stable mechanical properties for non-critical engineering applications.
Choose Yunda POM M90 for gears, bearings, fasteners, and general mechanical parts where the volume justifies a domestic supply chain and the application is below 100 °C continuous service. For FDA-contact or low-friction-modified grades, request a quote from the business manager.
Reference grade: M90 · Manufacturer: Yunda (云达) · Properties: Copolymer · Standard · 国产
Section 9
Reference grade summary and selection guidance.
Sinopec T30S is a high-volume homopolymer polypropylene used in packaging, general injection molding, and industrial parts. Domestic supply chain is mature, with multiple production bases and stable quarterly output.
Choose Sinopec T30S for general injection molded parts, packaging applications, and woven products where domestic supply security is a priority. For random copolymer (PPR) or impact copolymer specifications, request a quote from the business manager.
Reference grade: T30S · Manufacturer: Sinopec (中石化) · Properties: Homopolymer · Standard · 国产
Section 10
A decision tree based on the four primary project variables: cost, lead time, qualification, and temperature window.
Reading:When the project is cost-driven AND lead time sensitive → domestic. When the project requires high-temperature continuous service (PPS, PPA above 200°C, PEEK) or specialized qualification → imported. Most OEM and Tier-1 projects fit the domestic branch after PPAP/qualification revalidation.
Section 11
How we handle the domestic substitution reference data and what we explicitly do not publish.
All reference data sourced from public manufacturer catalogs (Sinopec, Shenma, NHU, Sierbang, Yunda, plus selected 公开目录 domestic EMAA producers). No confidential data, no customer-specific datasheets.
Pricing varies by quarter, volume, and qualification status. We do not publish list prices on the site. For current quotation, contact Mr. Mo Hailong at +86 138 1603 7020.
Stock is held by manufacturers and our inventory position is not published online. Lead time estimates are typical windows, not commitments.
For OEM / Tier-1 PPAP or IATF qualification projects, we can coordinate the technical data package with the manufacturer on a per-project basis. Sample lead time: 2-4 weeks.
This page follows the same 8 compliance rules as the rest of the site: footer shows business manager contact only, market reference disclaimer throughout, public-catalog data source attribution, no real-time price or stock promises.
Section 12
Cross-references to industry-specific applications and case studies.