New Materials Industry Competitor Dynamics Weekly Report (May 3rd Week, 2026)

1. Competitor Dynamics Overview

2. Key Developments Details

Celanese: Announced closure of Singapore nylon 66 plant on May 5 (operations until end of July), optimizing production facilities in the United States. In recent years, the company has successively closed assets in Europe, Asia, and North America, executing the “grow & Fortify” strategy. The nylon 66 capacity reduction may intensify supply tightness, creating market space for Asian enterprises.
Zhongyan Co., Ltd.: Plans to invest 12 billion yuan to construct a “100,000 tons/year PEEK + 2,000 tons/year DFBP” integration project in Zhangjiagang. Current capacity is 1,000 tons/year with full production and sales. After expansion, total capacity will reach 11,000 tons/year. Q1 2026 gross margin 50.64%, increased by over 13 percentage points YoY; R&D investment accounted for 21.37% of revenue. The 4th company globally to achieve kiloton-level PEEK capacity, currently the Chinese enterprise with the largest PEEK annual output.
Xinhang New Materials: DFBP production capacity 4,000 tons, maintaining a high production-sales ratio, Q1 revenue 115 million yuan, net profit 15.74 million yuan. Controlling merger with Tangyuan Hairuite to enhance PEEK resin and composite materials layout. Nanjing private placement project construction period 36 months, aromatic ketone phase 2 project to be completed by June 2026. Possesses multiple advantages in process route, product purity, cost control, and stability relying on Friedel-Crafts reaction technology.
Victrex: 2026 global PEEK demand 121,000 tons vs. effective capacity 74,000 tons, gap 47,000 tons (38.8%). Victrex accounts for 60% of global PEEK capacity, short-term capacity expansion limited, strong monopoly. Core raw material fluoroketone accounts for over 50% of PEEK crude powder cost, Q1 price fluctuations pushed up production costs. PEEK polymerization and purification process barriers are extremely high, new production line commissioning cycle 18-24 months.

3. Competitive Situation Assessment

Market Structure: International giant Celanese strategic contraction, Victrex capacity expansion limited; domestic leaders Zhongyan Co., Ltd. and Xinhang New Materials accelerate capacity expansion and technology breakthroughs, import substitution process accelerating. Competition focus shifts from capacity scale to industry chain integration, technology content, and product quality.
Technology Trends: PEEK materials developing towards higher purity and better processing performance; industry chain integration becomes key to competition; thermoplastic composites become new growth point; sustainable development demand rising.
Supply Chain Dynamics: Nylon 66 capacity adjustment affects upstream raw material supply pattern; PEEK key monomers (DFBP, fluoroketone) localization process accelerating; vertical integration becomes the strategic choice of leading enterprises.

4. Response Recommendations

Short-term Strategy (1-3 months):
Medium-term Strategy (3-12 months):
Long-term Strategy (1-3 years):

5. Data Sources and Timeliness

Report Disclaimer: This report is compiled and analyzed based on public information and is for reference only. Investment decisions should combine professional advice and your own risk tolerance.

• Closely monitor the progress of Celanese’s nylon 66 capacity closure, assess the impact on raw material supply
• Track the capacity release rhythm of Zhongyan Co., Ltd. and Xinhang New Materials, predict market supply changes
• Strengthen technology R&D investment, especially in PEEK composite materials and processing technology optimization

• Consider establishing strategic cooperation with domestic PEEK leading enterprises to ensure supply chain stability
• Layout vertical integration capabilities, at least establish autonomous and controllable capabilities in precursor/monomer segments
• Strengthen high-end application market development, especially in high-growth fields such as medical, semiconductor, and new energy

• Establish global supply chain layout to diversify single supplier risks
• Invest in or acquire key technology teams to accelerate technology breakthroughs
• Participate in industry standard formulation to enhance industry discourse power and brand influence

• Data Sources: Public network search (East Money, Sohu Finance, Tencent News, etc.)
• Data Cutoff: May 17, 2026
• Report Generation: May 18, 2026