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Monthly Statistics on China’s Import and Export Volumes of Propylene Oxide (August 2026)

Published on 2026-09-20
Figure 1: Monthly Import and Export Data Comparison for Domestic Propylene Oxide (Unit: tons)
Source: General Administration of Customs

Unit: tons

Jan–Aug 2026 Cumulative Jan–Aug 2025 Cumulative YoY Change Aug 2026 Jul 2026 Aug 2025 MoM Change YoY Change
Imports 81,498.90 91,855.26 -11.27% 12,622.19 11,827.35 12,626.30 6.72% -0.03%
Exports 12,889.97 8,336.67 54.62% 529.65 2,462.02 366.74 -78.49% 44.42%

Source: General Administration of Customs

Imports:

China’s propylene oxide imports totaled 12,622.19 tons in August 2026, representing a month-on-month increase of 6.72% and a year-on-year decrease of 0.03%. The average import price in August was USD 1,161.57 per ton.

From January to August 2026, China’s cumulative propylene oxide imports reached 81,500 tons, down 11.27% compared to 91,900 tons during the same period last year.

Exports:

China’s propylene oxide exports amounted to 529.65 tons in August 2026, reflecting a month-on-month decline of 78.49% and a year-on-year increase of 44.42%. The average export price in August was USD 1,412.03 per ton.

From January to August 2026, China’s cumulative propylene oxide exports reached 12,900 tons, up 54.62% compared to 8,300 tons during the same period last year.

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  • Marcus Hayes 2026-09-20 20:11
    The sharp MoM drop in PO exports to just 530 tons signals weak downstream demand, likely squeezing margins for producers. With imports flat YoY, domestic supply remains tight, potentially boosting capacity utilization ra..
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