In 2019, facing the complex situation of significantly increased risks and challenges at home and abroad, the plastic processing industry adheres to the new development concept, takes the supply side structural reform as the main line and scientific and technological innovation as the driving force, accelerates structural adjustment, promotes the sustained and steady growth of the industry, and presents a steady and progressive trend in economic operation. In 2020, affected by the epidemic of new-type coronary pneumonia at the beginning of the year, it is analyzed that China's economy will decline significantly in the short term, but the basic trend of steady development and long-term improvement has not changed.

2019 review

1、 Make progress in stability and make progress in stability

1. Major economic indicators continued to grow

From January to December 2019, according to the summary statistics of the national plastic products industry, the cumulative output of enterprises was 81.8417 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 3.91%; The operating income of 15835 Enterprises above designated size was 1907.748 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 2.77, accounting for 1.8% of the operating income of Industrial Enterprises above Designated Size in China; The realized profit was 105.452 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 12.68%, accounting for 1.7% of the profits realized by industrial enterprises above Designated Size in China; The profit margin of operating revenue is 5.53%. According to preliminary estimates, from January to December 2019, the cumulative export volume of plastic products was US $74.933 billion, a year-on-year increase of 7.94%. The main economic indicators of the industry continued to grow.

2. Stable and positive, with a large profit increase

In 2019, the total profit of the plastic processing industry increased significantly by 12.68% year-on-year under the synergy of technological progress, structural optimization, relatively stable raw material prices, the implementation of the national policy of reducing fees and taxes, the replacement of machines to reduce labor costs, and the emergence of scale advantages of large enterprises.

3. New achievements have been made in structural adjustment

In 2019, the plastic processing industry has achieved remarkable results in eliminating backward production capacity and accelerating product transformation and upgrading. The industry has vigorously implemented the three product strategy and other measures to gradually transform to high-end, brand and green. For example, the battery diaphragm industry expands the production capacity of high-end products; The plastic wiring equipment industry will accelerate the development and utilization of five general plastics and high-end special materials, and accelerate the industrialization of modified composite plastics, special engineering plastics and alloy materials; Adjust the product structure of enterprises in plastic additives industry; Enterprises in the rotational molding industry launched nylon rotational molding materials for the first time to replace imports and have been applied in the fields of construction machinery, oil tank and so on; Some domestic products of high-end polyester film can replace imports, and the import quantity is further reduced; Artificial leather and synthetic leather will accelerate the elimination of backward production capacity, and the production of ecological synthetic leather with environmental protection materials such as waterborne polyurethane will increase; The proportion of scientific and technological innovative products continued to increase, further promoting the structural adjustment, transformation and upgrading of the plastic industry.

4. Industry concentration was further improved

The number of Enterprises above Designated Size in the plastic processing industry increased steadily. By the end of 2019, there were 15835 Enterprises above Designated Size, an increase of 264 over the end of the previous year, with a growth rate of 1.7%. The leading enterprises in the plastic processing industry with large scale and good overall quality have accelerated their development, increased their number, and gradually improved their comprehensive market competitiveness; The development of enterprises with small scale and low technical level is difficult, and some of them stop production or change production. Orders are increasingly transferred to large enterprises with strong strength, standardized management and excellent quality. The industry continues to show the trend that the strong are stronger and the weak are weaker. Resource allocation is also inclined to advantageous enterprises to further promote the optimization of industrial structure.

5. Enhance the overall innovation awareness of the industry

The overall innovation awareness of the industry has been strengthened, and the market demand for high-end products has increased. Scientific and technological innovation, process level improvement and consumption upgrading continue in the industry. Enterprises pay attention to innovation and transformation, equipment upgrading, machine replacement promotion, labor reduction, cost reduction and management efficiency improvement, so as to contribute to high-quality development.

2、 Take multiple measures to overcome difficulties

In 2019, China's plastic processing industry overcame the impact of adverse factors such as Sino US trade friction, structural surplus of some products, strict environmental protection treatment and negative public opinion of plastic waste, took multiple measures to overcome difficulties and promote the continuous progress of the industry.

1. Actively respond to Sino US trade frictions and achieve steady export growth

From May 10, 2019, the United States will impose an additional tariff of 25% on US $200 billion of imported goods originally levied by China with a tariff of 10%. According to the statistics of the Chinese version, there are 36 tax numbers involving plastic products, accounting for 60.45% of the export volume to the United States in 2017. The United States is the largest exporter of plastic products in China, and the imposition of tariffs has a great impact on the export of the industry. Industry enterprises responded positively and took various measures to stabilize exports. With the joint efforts of the industry, although the export volume to the United States decreased slightly in 2019, the overall export volume increased significantly.

2. Vigorously promote ecological construction and promote green development

In early 2019, the general office of Hainan provincial Party committee and the general office of Hainan Provincial Government jointly issued a document announcing that the production, sale and use of disposable non degradable plastic products in Hainan Province will be completely prohibited within a certain period of time. At the end of the year, the 16th meeting of the Standing Committee of the Sixth People's Congress of Hainan province adopted the provisions of Hainan Special Economic Zone on the prohibition of disposable non degradable plastic products. Many countries and regions in the world have also proposed to prohibit the use of disposable plastic products such as plastic bags. The problem of plastic pollution has received unprecedented attention, and there are many * * * in the media. On the basis of calling on people to correctly use plastics and scientifically recycle and treat disposable plastic products, the industry has carried out a lot of positive and effective work in the development and utilization of biodegradable materials, reducing the reduction of disposable plastic products, reducing carbon emissions and promoting the recycling of waste plastics.

China Plastics processing industry association undertook the "plastic ecological construction sub forum" of the "polymer sustainable development engineering science and Technology Forum" of China Engineering Science and Technology Forum, held a series of activities "plastic ecological and green technology innovation system construction", and held a "China Japan Symposium on marine plastic pollution response". Through similar related activities, Actively lead and promote the prevention and control of waste plastics and the ecological construction of plastics, advocate all sectors of society to reduce the generation of waste plastics from production, application and recycling, and call on the society to correctly understand and scientifically report the pollution of waste plastics by the media.

3. Actively expand new application fields and create new demand

In 2019, the industry will actively expand new application fields and create new demand and new economic growth points. One belt, one road, the sponge city construction, the city underground pipeline network and the comprehensive pipe gallery construction, clean energy utilization, assembly building, black odor water treatment, rural water conservancy construction, rural residential environment improvement and so on, have gained new market space under the promotion and influence of the relevant national policies under the promotion and influence of the relevant national policies. The application market of EPS wall insulation board is light, and actively explore innovative application markets such as integrated board, floor heating and sound insulation board, and achieve good results. In 2019, automobile production and sales decreased, and the overall consumption of polyurethane hard foam and soft foam for vehicles (excluding refrigerated vehicles) decreased year-on-year. However, polyurethane actively explored new markets and achieved growth in other application fields. In the case of insufficient market demand, the artificial leather and synthetic leather industry still actively expands new uses and promotes high-end synthetic leather such as ecological and fashionable synthetic leather to gradually become the mainstream of the market.

4. Actively promote the intelligent process, reduce costs and improve quality

Plastic processing costs, especially labor costs, continue to grow, and the lack of skilled workers and recruitment difficulties are further highlighted. In order to reduce labor costs, improve product quality and create greater profit space, the plastic processing industry actively promotes the replacement of machines and changes from labor-intensive to technological innovation. For example, the plastic wiring equipment industry has gradually realized the automation of production, powder, material supply and other equipment, the artificial leather and synthetic leather industry has consciously adopted and practiced intelligent manufacturing, showing new growth, and the plastic household goods enterprises have learned the model of "close to unmanned intelligent injection molding workshop" to improve the level of intelligent manufacturing.

2020 outlook

1、 The adjustment of industrial structure will continue a good momentum

In 2020, with the further improvement of industry concentration, the stronger the stronger, the polarization will continue, and the market share and benefit growth will further concentrate on advantageous enterprises and new industries.

2、 Product export and capacity output will be carried out in coordination

On January 15, China and the United States signed the first phase of the economic and trade agreement. The United States cancelled the tariff originally scheduled to take effect in December and reduced the tariff imposed on US $120 billion Chinese goods on September 1 to 7.5%. Although the signing of the economic and trade agreement has prevented the escalation of trade frictions between the two sides in 2020, the 25% tariff imposed on Chinese goods worth US $250 billion remains unchanged, and the export difficulties to the United States remain. The plastic products industry should aim at international emerging markets, carry out extensive international cooperation and diversified development, from product export to capacity output, and promote the expansion of market space for plastic related industries.

3、 Further implement the "three products" strategy

With the development of social economy, the requirements of downstream suppliers are becoming more and more standardized, forcing enterprises to standardize and standardize production, and promoting enterprises to implement the "three products" strategy. In the future, the industry should adapt to the market orientation of high-end, personalized, small batch and private customization, promote the rapid growth of new production modes and new formats, and vigorously cultivate new economic growth points. Industry enterprises also strengthen collaborative innovation in the industrial chain, develop new materials and improve product performance. By improving quality, increasing varieties and creating brands, carry forward the spirit of craftsmen, advocate high-quality manufacturing, promote the transformation and upgrading of the industry, and realize the transformation from big to strong.

4、 Accelerate ecological construction and green and sustainable development of the industry

The 10th meeting of the Central Committee for comprehensively deepening reform held on September 9, 2019 considered and adopted the opinions on Further Strengthening the treatment of plastic pollution. The meeting pointed out that to actively deal with plastic pollution, we should firmly establish a new development concept, orderly prohibit and restrict the production, sales and use of some plastic products, and actively promote recyclable, recyclable and degradable alternative products, Increase the supply of green products, standardize the recycling of plastic waste, establish and improve the management system of all links, and effectively control plastic pollution in an orderly and effective manner. Plastic industry personnel actively participate and make a difference. Looking forward to 2020, the ecological construction and green sustainable development of the industry will be accelerated. In the production field, we should improve industry self-discipline, adhere to green and environmental protection production, and reduce the disorderly discarding of plastic particles and finished products from the production, transportation and sales of plastic products; Promote the scientific and rational use of plastic products; In the field of recycling, we should actively and scientifically promote the waste classification system, improve the collection and disposal methods of plastic waste, strengthen the scientific and systematic management of the recycling and utilization of waste plastics, and form a long-term mechanism.

Five, policies help to reduce COVID-19's impact on the industry.

The outbreak of novel coronavirus pneumonia in China before and after the Spring Festival has a certain impact on the production and operation of plastics industry, and the industry needs to respond positively. At present, it has little impact on the enterprises producing epidemic prevention related goods, but has a relatively large impact on the enterprises producing other products, mainly in terms of the impact on the production and resumption of work, the impact on personnel and transportation, the impact on the supply of raw materials and capital, and the impact on exports. Recently, relevant ministries and commissions and local governments have successively issued relevant policies, involving finance, taxation, human resources, etc., to encourage the industry to resume work and production, help solve industry difficulties, and strive to minimize the impact. The analysis impact is phased. With the improvement of the environment, the pull of policies and the recovery of the market, 2020 will be a year of steady development and long-term improvement of the industry.

China Plastics Processing Industry Association will continue to organize China's plastics industry to further study and implement the spirit of general secretary Xi Jinping's speech and the Central Committee's deployment, adhere to the new development concept, deepen structural reform of supply side, promote technological innovation, lead the industry to strengthen innovation and development direction, implement the strategy of "three products", and vigorously promote intelligent manufacturing. Promote the sustainable development of plastics industry; Organize the 2020 China International Plastics Exhibition and the fourth exhibition of new plastic materials, new technologies, new equipment and new products, China Plastics science and Technology Conference and the 30th Asian plastics forum, and actively build an exchange service platform to serve the scientific, technological, economic and trade exchanges of the industry; Conduct in-depth investigation and research, enhance coordination, reflect the effectiveness of solving enterprise difficulties, and improve the level of the service industry; And work together with one heart and one company to strengthen confidence and make joint efforts to win the battle against COVID-19 and ensure the smooth operation of China's economy.