Hz info:July 28, 2025 – Ganquanpu Economic and Technological Development Zone in Urumqi, Xinjiang, signed an investment agreement with Nantong Donggang Chemical Co., Ltd. to construct an integrated fluoromaterial and downstream extension project with a total investment of approximately RMB 7 billion. This strategic move not only marks a critical advancement for Ganquanpu in high-end new materials but also accelerates the industrialization of fluorinated coatings in western China.

The Phase I integrated fluoromaterial project, with an investment of RMB 3.95 billion, will occupy about 66.7 hectares (1,000 mu). Construction is set to begin in October this year, with operations commencing in April 2027. Utilizing advanced processes, the project will use trichloromethane, tetrachloropropane, and anhydrous hydrogen fluoride as key raw materials to produce high-value fluorinated polymer monomers and high-end polymers. Supporting facilities include a 300k-ton/year eco-friendly caustic soda unit and a 100k-ton/year methane chloride unit to ensure upstream supply. Upon full operation, Phase I is expected to generate an annual output value of ~RMB 7.5 billion and contribute ~RMB 800 million in taxes.

Notably, Phase II will extend into high-value downstream sectors with over RMB 3 billion in additional investment, focusing on high-end fluorinated coatings and specialty fluorinated cable compounds. Deng Zhigang, Chief Engineer of Nantong Donggang Chemical, stated that Phase I will adhere to green, safe, and efficient production principles to build a domestically leading, globally first-tier fluoromaterial base. Phase II aims to enhance product value and competitiveness through deeper industrial chain integration.

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Rudong Economic Development Zone, Jiangsu, Nantong Donggang Chemical is a leader in China’s fluorochemical sector. With 23 national patents (including 12 invention patents), its self-developed electrolytic synthesis technology for perfluoropolyethers won the Third Prize of Jiangsu Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award and the First Prize of Nantong City Science and Technology Progress Award. Products span fluorinated surfactants, cleaning agents, and pharmaceutical/pesticide intermediates, exported globally.

Fluorinated coatings are vital in construction, transportation, and electronics due to exceptional weather resistance, corrosion resistance, and low surface energy. The global fluorinated coatings market was valued at $2.1 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $3.4 billion by 2034, growing at a 4.9% CAGR (2025–2034). In construction, fluorocarbon coatings dominate China’s exterior wall protection market, holding >40% national share in industrial clusters across the Yangtze River Delta and Pearl River Delta. As green building standards advance, demand in central and western China surges—a gap the Ganquanpu project will fill.

Industrial and transportation innovations further drive growth:

• New energy vehicles: Demand for anti-corrosion coatings on battery casings and lightweight components.

• Aerospace: Need for heat- and radiation-resistant materials.

• Electronics/semiconductors: Rising requirements for high-performance protective coatings (e.g., anti-fingerprint, moisture-proof).

As a national-level ETDZ, Ganquanpu is Xinjiang’s hub for new industrialization and strategic emerging industries. A dedicated task force has been established to provide full-cycle support—from land allocation and energy supply to streamlined approvals—ensuring Phase I launches on schedule.

Ding Hui, Deputy Director of Ganquanpu ETDZ’s Management Committee, emphasized that the project signifies solid progress in building a high-end, green, and clustered new materials base, profoundly boosting regional industrial upgrading and high-quality economic growth.