According to customs statistics, China's imports of phthalic anhydride (PA) in September 2026 totaled 397.61 tons for the month and 2,931.209 tons year-to-date. The monthly import value was USD 587,358, while the cumulative import value reached USD 3,477,111. The average unit price for monthly imports stood at USD 1,477 per ton. Monthly import volume increased by 69.52% month-on-month but decreased by 30.23% year-on-year. Cumulative import volume rose by 6.19% compared to the same period last year.
Regarding exports, China shipped 13,943.45 tons of phthalic anhydride in September 2026, with a year-to-date total of 144,037 tons. The monthly export value was USD 16,423,300, and the cumulative export value amounted to USD 147,923,100. The average unit price for monthly exports was USD 1,177.85 per ton. Export volume declined by 0.79% month-on-month but grew by 1.72% year-on-year. Cumulative export volume increased by 19.07% compared to the same period last year.
China Phthalic Anhydride Import and Export Statistics
| Metric | Imports | Exports |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Volume (September) | 397.61 tons | 13,943.45 tons |
| Cumulative Volume | 2,931.209 tons | 144,037 tons |
| Cumulative Volume YoY Change | +6.19% | +19.07% |
Data Source: General Administration of Customs
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