Chempricehub Key Reminder: The significant surge in BDO exports is a positive factor for the domestic 1,4-butanediol market.

Chempricehub, August 26 – Although the EU has imposed high anti-dumping duties and China has cancelled VAT export rebates, the Middle East conflicts have led to a decline in BDO production and hindered exports in some countries or regions, causing a shift of BDO export share to China. In the first seven months of 2026, China's total BDO exports reached 179,110 tonnes, a year-on-year increase of 57.85%, already exceeding the full-year export volume of 2025. Among these, exports in June and July remained around 26,000–30,000 tonnes per month. Given the continued instability in the Middle East, China's BDO exports are expected to stay at a relatively high level, which will effectively ease pressure on the domestic market.