Rubber Industry News & Updates

September.09,2026

Domestically produced rubber treat-dispensing toys are taking the market by storm, combining the dual functions of teething relief and entertainment

In the first half of 2026, JD.com’s pet consumption data revealed that sales of functional rubber treat-dispensing toys surged by 72 per cent year-on-year, overtaking traditional plain-coloured rubber chew sticks to become the best-selling items in the cat and dog toy category.

September.09,2026

New national standard for pet products comes into force; rubber toys included in mandatory testing scope

On 1 July 2025, the ‘Technical Specifications for the Safety of Pet Products’, jointly issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, officially came into force.

August.08,2026

Competition in the Pet Rubber Toy Industry Intensifies; Differentiation Becomes Key

With the rapid development of the pet rubber toy market, the industry’s low barriers to entry and promising market prospects have attracted a large number of small and medium-sized manufacturers and cross-sector enterprises to enter the market.

August.08,2026

A recycling system for used rubber pet toys is gradually being established to promote green development

Driven by the concept of green environmental protection, a recycling system for pet rubber toys has gradually been established, with the industry transitioning from the traditional "production-use-disposal" model to a circular "production-use-recycling-reuse" model, promoting green and sustainable development in the sector.

August.08,2026

The Rise of Personalized Customization in Pet Rubber Toys Unlocks Niche Market Potential

gainst the backdrop of consumption upgrading and the growing emphasis on personalized needs, the demand for customized rubber toys for pets has gradually emerged, unlocking the potential of niche markets and becoming a new growth highlight in the industry.