Driven by global automotive electrification, 5G miniaturization and carbon neutrality, virgin PPS (polyphenylene sulfide) resin has become a pivotal high-performance engineering polymer in advanced manufacturing. Boasting ultra-low impurity, stable molecular structure, excellent heat resistance up to 220°C, chemical corrosion resistance and halogen-free V-0 flame retardancy, pure PPS resin outperforms recycled alternatives with consistent and reliable comprehensive performance.
The new energy vehicle industry dominates global PPS consumption, accounting for 44% of total market demand. As EVs upgrade to 800V high-voltage platforms, high-purity virgin PPS has become a mandatory material for battery structural parts, onboard charger housings and motor insulation components, effectively avoiding electrical corrosion and thermal deformation under extreme temperature cycles. Meanwhile, the 5G communication and semiconductor sectors widely adopt virgin PPS for high-frequency connectors and chip packaging, thanks to its ultra-low moisture absorption that ensures stable signal transmission and soldering resistance.
The 2026 global PPS industry witnesses two key shifts. First, supply chain localization accelerates, with China’s virgin PPS self-supply rate exceeding 85%, greatly reducing reliance on overseas imports. Second, green manufacturing has become a mainstream trend, as advanced polymerization and closed-loop depolymerization technologies cut PPS products’ carbon footprint significantly.
Moving forward, low-impurity, high-flow virgin PPS tailored for miniaturized electronics and lightweight new energy equipment will remain the high-value core segment, underpinning global high-end manufacturing and low-carbon industrial transformation.