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September 2026 China Import and Export Data for Isophthalic Acid

on Oct 20, 2026

In September 2026, China’s isophthalic acid (IPA) imports reached 41,000 tons (+122.16% MoM), while exports totaled 2,300 tons (+137.66% MoM). Average prices...

Domestic isophthalic acid prices have been range-bound in recent weeks. Yanshan material is quoted around 8,200-8,300 yuan/ton, while imported product holds at roughly 9,200-9,300 yuan/ton. Cost support from meta-xylene feedstock prevents significant downside, but downstream…

Marcus Hayes on Aug 30, 2026

China's isophthalic acid industry is a tight oligopoly. As of 2024, Hengyi Petrochemical controls 54.55% of national capacity with 300,000 tons, while Ningbo Formosa holds 36.36% with 200,000 tons. Together they supply over 90% of domestic output. The sector is capital- and…

Sarah Mitchell on Aug 16, 2026

China's isophthalic acid (PIA) market reached a structural milestone in 2024 as import dependence fell to 34.47%, down from 85% in 2018. Domestic output surged 33.7% year-on-year to 446,000 tons, driven by higher operating rates, fewer maintenance shutdowns, and stable…

Olivier Dupont on Aug 12, 2026

Properties

CAS Number: 121-91-5
EINECS No.: 204-506-4
Molecular Formula: C8H6O4
Molecular Weight: 166.13
InChI: InChI=1/C8H6O4/c9-7(10)5-2-1-3-6(4-5)8(11)12/h1-4H,(H,9,10)(H,11,12)/p-2
Density: 1,54 g/cm3
Melting Point: 341-343 °C (lit.)
Boiling Point: 214.32°C (rough estimate)
Flash Point: 217.281°C
Refractive Index: 1.5100 (estimate)
Water Solubility: 0.01 g/100 mL (25 ºC)
Risk Codes: S24/25;S36;S26
Safety Description: 36/37/38
HS Code: 2917391000;

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September 2026 China Import and Export Data for Isophthalic Acid

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