Technical definition and core advantages

ASA co extruded board is a new type of outdoor building material that uses acrylonitrile styrene acrylate (ASA) engineering resin as the surface layer and composite PVC or wood plastic core layer through multi-layer co extrusion process. Its core value lies in the stable benzene ring and double bond system in the surface ASA molecular structure, which endows the material with excellent UV resistance, weather resistance, and chemical corrosion resistance. It can achieve more than 20 years of outdoor use without fading, cracking, or powdering.

|Performance indicators | Parameter range | Industry standards|

|Surface thickness | 0.1-0.5mm | Double/triple layer co extrusion structure|

|Fire rating | B1 level (flame retardant) | GB 8624-2012|

|Impact strength | ≥ 2.6119 MPa | ASTM D256|

|Hardness (HB) | 2000 MPa | Rockwell hardness test|

|Weather resistance life | 15-25 years | ISO 4892-2 accelerated aging test|

|Water absorption rate |<0.5% | GB/T 17657-2013|

✅ Compared with traditional wood plastic: ASA co extruded board has a 40% increase in surface hardness, three times higher UV resistance than ordinary PVC wood plastic, and does not require painting and maintenance, reducing comprehensive life cycle costs by 35%.

???? Local advantages: Linyi enterprises can achieve rapid sampling within 72 hours, mass production and delivery within 5 days, and cooperate with Rizhao Port's "Green Channel for Building Materials Export" to achieve "immediate inspection and release", with logistics costs 18% lower than inland areas.

Export application scenario: Middle East and Africa as dual engines of growth

|Market | Application Scenarios | Certification Requirements | Export Trends|

|Middle East | Villa exterior walls, NEOM new city project, light steel villa roofs | SASO 3114:2026 (mandatory carbon footprint label), CE | H1 2026 export value increases by 142% year-on-year, BIPV+ASA composite system becomes mainstream|

|Africa | Rural revitalization boardwalk, public building exterior walls, mobile toilets | SONCAP certification, formaldehyde free testing | Annual increase of 89% in procurement volume for government projects in Nigeria and Kenya|

|Latin America | Resort Landscape, Seaside Villas | INMETRO (Brazil), NBR 15575 (Building Performance) | High end custom wood grain color demand is strong, with a premium of up to 30%|

???? Typical case:

The Saudi NEOM New City project adopts ASA co extruded resin tiles+BIPV integrated system to achieve the integration of "shading+power generation+decoration";

The Cairo suburban affordable housing project in Egypt has purchased ASA wall panels produced in Linyi in bulk, replacing traditional tiles and improving construction efficiency by 50%.

Export compliance and certification threshold

In the second half of 2026, compliance capability will determine the success or failure of exports:

SASO certification (Saudi Arabia): Two samples, product labels, commercial invoices, and packing lists are required to pass UV aging testing and heavy metal testing;

CE certification (EU): must comply with EN 15534-1 (plastic wood standard) and REACH regulations, with PFAS prohibited (effective from January 2026);

African SONCAP: HS codes and Form M must match at the character level, otherwise they will be intercepted during customs clearance;

Green certification: China's "Green Building Materials Product Certification" (three-star level) has been recognized by multiple Middle Eastern countries, enhancing bidding competitiveness.

⚠️ Risk Warning: Products using recycled materials or non brand new ASA particles will not pass the ISO 4892-2 weather resistance test, resulting in bulk returns.

Product Form and Market Trends

In the second half of 2026, ASA co extruded panels have been upgraded from single wall panels to systematic solutions

|Product Type | Features | Representative Enterprises | Export Proportion|

|ASA co extruded wall panel | 14.5-150mm wide, matte/wood grain color | Hao Zhu, Xin Shi Jia | 58%|

|ASA resin tile | 2.5-3.0mm thick, three-layer co extrusion, antique bamboo knot pattern | Tree building material | 22%|

|ASA Outdoor Grille | 238 × 24mm, Landscape Sunshade | Aired | 12%|

|ASA prefabricated modular wall | Prefabricated assembly, integrated insulation layer | Kangyijia | 8%|

???? Trend insight: "Package delivery" has become mainstream - customers purchase "villa exterior wall packages" (including ASA wall panels, waterproof coatings, and installation guidance), increasing order amounts by 3-5 times.

Linyi Caijin Trading Co., Ltd. is a comprehensive enterprise specializing in international trade, with business scope covering the sales of needle textiles and raw materials, clothing and apparel, household goods, machinery and equipment, hardware, labor protection products, building and decoration materials, cosmetics, food and other products.