China Insulation Materials Industry Report, 2010-2011 

    Fueled by such downstream industries as electric power, power grid, and new energy, China’s insulation materials industry has maintained the stable growth in recent years. In 2009, the output of insulation materials in China arrived at 400 kilotons, and the sales volume 390 kilotons, up respectively 9.3% and 7.1% against 2008. In 2010, the output and sales volume approximated 440 kilotons and 430 kilotons.

Output and Sales Volume of Insulation Materials in China, 2008-2011 (Unit: Kt)

Source: China Electrical Equipment Industry Association; ResearchInChina

    Insulation materials can be divided into electrical polyester film, electrical polypropylene film, electrical mica tape, thin-film flexible composite insulating material, electrical laminated (molded) product, insulating paint & resin, electrical plastic, electrical cast sheet, etc.

    Electrical polyester film is mostly applied in the fields like refrigeration compressor, membrane switch, and solar cell. In 2010, the output hit 130 kilotons, up 30.0% YoY; hereinto, Jiangsu Yuxing Film Technology Co., Ltd. and Sichuan EM Technology Co., Ltd. enjoyed the leading outputs.

    Pulled by such industries as solar cell, electronic communication, and motor & electric appliance, the market demand for special polyester films like low extract polyester film and flame-retardant polyester film has been released during the recent years. Promisingly the annual average growth rate of special polyester films in China will remain around 15% during the 12th Five-Year Plan period.

    In 2010, the output of electrical laminated (molded) industry in China reached 55 kilotons, up 14.6% from 2009.