In 2023, China's import of compound plasticizers for rubber or plastic stood at a baseline that facilitated moderate annual forecasting increments through 2028. The forecasted values from 2024 to 2028 suggest incremental growth with average year-on-year increases close to 1% annually. The estimated Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) is approximately 1% across this 5-year horizon. This gradual growth underscores continued demand stability and potential sector recovery or stabilization.

Future trends to monitor include:

Global economic conditions that could impact supply chains and raw material availability.
Evolving environmental regulations that may influence synthetic plasticizer compositions.
Technological advancements fostering the development of alternative or eco-friendly plasticizer options.