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South Korea benzene exports fall to 159,350 tonnes in October 2026, down from 243,742 tonnes a year earlier

Published on 2026-11-02

According to assessment data, South Korea exported a total of 159,350 tonnes of pure benzene from October 1 to 31, 2026. Of this volume, 133,352 tonnes were shipped to mainland China, 22,853 tonnes to the United States, and 3,145 tonnes to Singapore. For comparison, during the same period in 2025 (October 1–31), South Korea’s total pure benzene exports amounted to 243,742 tonnes, with 237,742 tonnes destined for mainland China and 6,000 tonnes for Taiwan, China.

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  • Hannah Berg 2026-11-02 20:00
    South Korea’s benzene exports to China dropped sharply in Oct 2026. This signals weak downstream demand or shifting feedstock flows. Traders should watch capacity utilization trends closely, as reduced volumes may press..
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