This month (September 1–28, 2026), epoxy resin production and capacity utilization rates showed mixed trends compared to the previous month. Domestic epoxy resin production reached 178,700 tons, an increase of 2.41% month-on-month but a decrease of 2.24% year-on-year. The capacity utilization rate was 46.96% (after revising August’s utilization rate to 47.62% due to Hongchang Electronics’ 10,000-ton solid epoxy resin unit commencing operation in August), representing a decline of 0.66 percentage points month-on-month and a drop of 6.49 percentage points year-on-year.
The primary reasons for September’s increase in epoxy resin output alongside the month-on-month decline in capacity utilization are as follows: fewer epoxy resin plants were undergoing shutdowns for maintenance. Additionally, Hunan Petrochemical’s new 150,000-ton/year epoxy resin unit came online at the end of the month, increasing total industry capacity. However, since this new unit had just started feeding raw materials, its output contribution has not yet fully materialized, leading to a lower overall capacity utilization rate.
Table 1: Monthly Changes in Epoxy Resin Industry Production and Capacity Utilization Rate (Unit: 10,000 tons)
| Metric | Sep | Aug | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic Production | 17.87 | 17.45 | +0.42 | +2.41% |
| Capacity Utilization Rate | 46.96% | 47.62% | -0.66 pp | - |
Data Source: Chempricehub
Sample Description: The statistics for China’s epoxy resin industry capacity utilization rate in 2026 cover 55 domestic epoxy resin plants, with a sample coverage of 100%.
Definition: Capacity utilization rate refers to the extent to which a company’s production capacity is utilized. It is generally calculated as the ratio of product output or raw material processing volume to effective capacity. Monthly capacity utilization rate for the epoxy resin industry = Monthly epoxy resin industry output / Monthly epoxy resin industry capacity.
Statistical Scope: Chempricehub’s domestic epoxy resin capacity utilization data represents first-hand industry statistics. The statistical period covers from the beginning to the end of each month, with data released at 17:00 on the last working day of each month.
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