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Analysis of the current status of the hexafluoropropylene industry in 2024
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1. Introduction and application of hexafluoropropylene

Hexafluoropropylene oligomers, also known as perfluoroolefin oligomers, are mixed oligomers prepared from hexafluoropropylene, mainly including hexafluoropropylene dimer (HFPD) and hexafluoropropylene trimer (HFPT).
From the perspective of upstream raw materials, hexafluoropropylene (HFP), also known as perfluoropropylene, is an organic compound, and its preparation methods include the thermal decomposition of difluorochloromethane and the thermal decomposition of tetrafluoroethylene. Hexafluoropropylene has a wide range of applications and the market demand is growing. In 2023, the market demand in China will reach about 70,000 tons.

Hexafluoropropylene dimer (HFPD) is a compound obtained by oligomerization of two hexafluoropropylene molecules under the action of a catalyst. Due to the presence of carbon-fluorine bonds in its molecular structure, hexafluoropropylene dimer has the characteristics of strong heat resistance, high chemical stability, water-repellent, oil-repellent, and antifouling. Based on this, hexafluoropropylene dimer can be used to make fluorinated surfactants (such as wetting agents, emulsifiers, penetrants), fluorinated cleaning agents, etc.
Hexafluoropropylene trimer (HFPT), also known as perfluorononene, is obtained by trimerization of hexafluoropropylene gas. Hexafluoropropylene trimer has three isomers, namely perfluoro-2,4-dimethyl-3-heptene (T-1), perfluoro-4-methyl-3-isopropyl-2-pentene (T-2), and perfluoro-2,4-dimethyl-3-ethyl-2-pentene (T-3). Hexafluoropropylene trimer is an environmentally friendly solvent and can be used as a desiccant, cleaning agent, diluent, etc.

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2. Scale and development history of hexafluoropropylene trimer industry

2.1 Industry Background

Hexafluoropropylene trimer (HFP Trimer) is an important fluorine-containing fine chemical, widely used in electronics, medicine, coatings and high-performance materials. With the rapid development of China's economy and technological progress, the demand for hexafluoropropylene trimer has increased year by year, and the market size has continued to expand.

2.2 Historical Development

Since 2010, China's hexafluoropropylene trimer industry has experienced a rapid development stage. In 2010, the market size of hexafluoropropylene trimer in China was only RMB 250 million, and the output was about 1,500 tons. With the expansion of downstream application fields and the improvement of technical level, market demand has gradually increased. In 2015, the market size grew to RMB 680 million and the output reached 4,000 tons. Entering 2020, despite the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic, China's hexafluoropropylene trimer industry has maintained a steady growth trend. In 2020, the market size reached RMB 1.23 billion and the output was 7,500 tons. This growth is mainly due to the strong demand in the electronics industry and high-performance materials market, especially the development of new energy vehicles and 5G communication technology, which further promoted the application of hexafluoropropylene trimer.

2.3 Current Situation

In 2024 , the market size of China's hexafluoropropylene trimer industry further expanded to RMB 1.85 billion, and the output exceeded 10,000 tons. This growth was mainly due to the following aspects:

2.3.1 Expansion of downstream application areas

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With the rapid development of high-tech industries such as new energy vehicles, 5G communications, and semiconductor manufacturing, the demand for hexafluoropropylene trimer continues to increase.

2.3.2 Technological innovation

Domestic enterprises have made remarkable progress in production processes and technology research and development, improving product quality and production efficiency.

2.3.3 Policy support

The Chinese government has introduced a series of support policies to encourage the development of new materials and high-end manufacturing industries, providing a good external environment for the hexafluoropropylene trimer industry.

2.4 Future predictions

It is estimated that by 2025, the market size of China's hexafluoropropylene trimer industry will reach RMB 2.68 billion, and the output is expected to reach 14,000 tons. This forecast is based on the following considerations:

2.4. 1. Market demand continues to grow

With the further development of new energy vehicles, 5G communications, semiconductor manufacturing and other fields, the demand for hexafluoropropylene trimer will continue to increase.

2.4.2 Technological progress

Domestic companies will continue to increase investment in research and development, improve product quality and production efficiency, and enhance market competitiveness.

2.4.3. Policy support

The government will continue to introduce relevant policies to support the development of new materials and high-end manufacturing industries and provide strong policy guarantees for the hexafluoropropylene trimer industry.

2.5 Hexafluoropropylene trimer market characteristics and competition landscape

2.5.1 Market Characteristics

China's hexafluoropropylene trimer (HFP) industry has developed rapidly in recent years, and the market size continues to expand.

In 2018, the total output of China's HFP market reached about 15,000 tons, an increase of 8% year-on-year. This growth was mainly due to the rapid development of downstream application fields, especially the increase in demand in the fields of electronic chemicals, pharmaceutical intermediates and high-performance materials.

2.5.2 Demand drivers

Electronic chemicals : With the rapid development of industries such as 5G communications, semiconductors and new energy vehicles, the demand for electronic chemicals has increased significantly. In 2023, the demand for HFP in the electronic chemicals field will reach 40%, and it is expected to further increase to 45% by 2025.

Pharmaceutical intermediates : HFP is also increasingly used in pharmaceutical intermediates, especially in the research and development of new drugs. In 2023, the demand for HFP in the pharmaceutical intermediates field will account for about 25%, and it is expected to reach 30% by 2025.

High-performance materials : The application of HFP in high-performance materials, such as specialty rubbers and coatings, is also showing good growth. In 2023, the demand for HFP in the high-performance materials field will account for about 35%, and it is expected to reach 37% by 2025.

Hexafluoropropylene is mainly used to synthesize fluoropolymers, such as fluororubber and fluororesin, which have excellent performance in high temperature and chemical corrosion environments. With the continuous expansion of downstream markets , the market demand for hexafluoropropylene is also showing a steady growth trend.

3. Current status of hexafluoropropylene industry

Hexafluoropropylene is one of the important fluorine-containing polymer materials, with a wide range of downstream applications and a growing market demand. In recent years, China's hexafluoropropylene production capacity and output have expanded significantly. In recent years, the global and Chinese hexafluoropropylene market has continued to expand. The hexafluoropropylene report shows that China's hexafluoropropylene production will be about 83,000 tons in 2022. With the continuous advancement and innovation of production technology, the production efficiency and product quality of hexafluoropropylene will continue to improve. This will help reduce production costs and improve market competitiveness.

There are many hexafluoropropylene manufacturers and the market competition is fierce. Most of China's hexafluoropropylene manufacturers are large fluorine chemical companies , and Jiayuan follows closely. With the rapid development of downstream industries, China's HFP production capacity and output scale have expanded significantly in recent years. In 2024, China's hexafluoropropylene production will exceed 83,000 tons, and market demand will maintain a growth trend. The global and Chinese hexafluoropropylene market scale continues to expand, and the total effective market production capacity has reached 115,600 tons/year .

the main producers of hexafluoropropylene include DuPont, 3M, and Daikin Industries, Ltd. In China, hexafluoropropylene manufacturers including Jiayuan have a certain production scale and market share. With the improvement and innovation of technology, the production efficiency and product quality of hexafluoropropylene are constantly improving.

4. Production technology level of hexafluoropropylene industry

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Hexafluoropropylene is mainly produced by chemical reactions such as cracking of tetrafluoroethylene (TFE), decarboxylation of perfluorocarboxylic acid or perfluorocarboxylate. Among them, cracking of tetrafluoroethylene is the most important production process. In addition, hexafluoropropylene is produced by direct cracking of R22, thermal decomposition of perfluorocyclobutane and its isomers, etc., but these methods are rarely used in industry.

The reaction process of tetrafluoroethylene cracking to produce hexafluoropropylene is complex and involves multiple side reactions. It requires precise control of reaction conditions and catalysts to improve the yield and purity of hexafluoropropylene. The cracking reaction is carried out under high temperature and high pressure, and has extremely high requirements on equipment materials and sealing performance to prevent reactant leakage and safety accidents. The cracking reaction is an endothermic reaction that consumes a lot of heat energy, and the by-products produced during the reaction also need to be subsequently processed, which increases energy consumption and costs.

  The current status analysis of the hexafluoropropylene industry mentioned the development of new high-efficiency catalysts to improve the activity and selectivity of tetrafluoroethylene cracking reactions and reduce the occurrence of side reactions, thereby increasing the yield and purity of hexafluoropropylene. Reaction condition optimization optimizes the cracking reaction process by precisely controlling reaction temperature, pressure, residence time and other conditions, reducing energy consumption and the generation of by-products. Comprehensively utilize the by-products produced by the cracking reaction, such as further processing by-products such as octafluorocyclobutane into other valuable chemicals, to improve resource utilization and economic benefits.

V. Conclusion

In summary, the production process level of hexafluoropropylene industry is constantly improving, but it still needs further optimization and innovation. Driven by factors such as technological innovation, industrial integration and market demand growth, Jiayuan hexafluoropropylene industry will usher in a broader development prospect.

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