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September 2026 China Import and Export Data for Isophthalic Acid

Published on 2026-10-20

China's Import and Export Data for Isophthalic Acid (IPA) – September 2026

Imports Exports
Monthly import volume: 41,000 tons Monthly export volume: 2,300 tons
Cumulative import volume: 247,200 tons Cumulative export volume: 17,000 tons
Average monthly import price: USD 10.65 million per 10,000 tons Average monthly export price: USD 11.68 million per 10,000 tons
Month-on-month change in import volume: +122.16% Month-on-month change in export volume: +137.66%
Year-on-year change in import volume: +38.56% Year-on-year change in export volume: +3.12%
Change in cumulative import volume vs. same period last year: +9.24% Change in cumulative export volume vs. same period last year: -12.77%

Source: Customs Statistics

According to customs statistics, China’s imports of isophthalic acid (IPA) in September 2026 totaled 41,000 tons, with a cumulative import volume of 247,200 tons. The average monthly import price was USD 10.65 million per 10,000 tons.

China’s exports of IPA in September 2026 amounted to 2,300 tons, with a cumulative export volume of 17,000 tons. The average monthly export price was USD 11.68 million per 10,000 tons.

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  • James Morrison 2026-10-20 10:03
    Seeing IPA imports surge 122% MoM is striking. This suggests domestic capacity utilization lagged behind downstream demand, forcing reliance on feedstock imports. While export growth looks solid, the widening import gap ..
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