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China’s crude imports surge 15.8% in first two months

Guangzhou (JLC), March 10, 2026--China imported a total of about 96.93 million mt of crude oil in the first two months of 2026, an upsurge of 15.8% from the corresponding months last year, according t

03-10-2026 15:02:32

Closure of Strait of Hormuz stirs concerns over China’s LNG imports

Shandong (JLC), March 6, 2026—The recent tension in the Middle East and the consequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz have caused the LNG prices to soar.

03-06-2026 17:55:00

China PP industry completes five-year transformation from net importer to global supply hub

Shandong (JLC), March 5, 2026—From 2021 to 2025, China's polypropylene (PP) industry underwent a historic reversal from net importer to self-sufficient and outward-oriented supplier driven by a capaci

03-05-2026 15:26:54

China introduces import tax incentives related to energy resources

Guangzhou (JLC), March 4, 2026-China has rolled out preferential import tax policies for the exploration, development, and utilization of energy resources during the 15th Five-Year Plan period, a noti

03-04-2026 18:57:43

China’s zero-tariff policy for Africa drives diversified NR import market

Shandong (JLC), March 4, 2026--Announced on February 14, China will grant zero tariff treatment to 53 African countries that have diplomatic relations with China. The policy will take effect on May 1,

03-04-2026 17:43:12

Shandong independents' refining margins for imported crude slide

Guangzhou (JLC), February 26, 2026--Shandong-based independents' refining margins for imported crude slid in late February, as crude costs increased more significantly than sales revenue.

02-26-2026 17:13:09

US’s 15% global tariff to have minimal impact on China’s PVC imports and exports

Shandong (JLC), February 24, 2026 – On February 21, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a major tariff adjustment: the previously proposed 10% global import tariff under Section 122 of the Tra

02-24-2026 17:13:35

China methanol imports to slump by around 38.29% MoM in Jan

Shandong (JLC), February 12, 2026 – China methanol import volume is predicted to be settled at around 1.07 million mt in January 2026, down about 38.29% month on month, mainly because of intensive shu

02-12-2026 08:43:26

China's bonded bunker fuel imports hit 12-month high in Dec 2025

Guangzhou (JLC), February 2, 2026--China's bonded bunker fuel imports hit a 12-month high in December 2025, mainly due to tightening supply of low-sulfur fuel oil (LSFO) in the country.

02-02-2026 19:02:00

China’s ethane imports climb in 2025

Beijing (JLC), January 28, 2026--China’s ethane imports totaled 5.95 mln mt in 2025, up 7.36% year on year, according to data from the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC).

01-30-2026 10:21:29

China’s LNG imports jump in December

Shandong (JLC), January 29, 2026—China imported about 8.48 million (mln) mt of LNG in December 2025, a surge of 23.15% month on month and a rise of 19.94% year on year.

01-29-2026 17:08:27

Imported natural rubber prices in Qingdao drift higher in Jan

Shandong (JLC), January 27, 2026—In January 2026, the imported natural rubber prices in Qingdao drifted higher.

01-29-2026 11:33:34

Maoming Port's crude imports set new high in 2025

Guangzhou (JLC), January 28, 2026--Crude imports via Maoming Port hit a record high in 2025, Maoming Net reported on January 20.

01-28-2026 16:08:58

China’s LPG imports up MoM in Dec 2025

Beijing (JLC), January 28, 2026—LPG inflows to China registered at 3.07 mln mt in December 2025, which grew by 5.62% month on month, data from GACC showed.

01-28-2026 11:58:36

China’s propane imports fall in 2025

Beijing (JLC), January 27, 2026--China imported 28.57 million mt of propane in 2025, down by 665,700 mt or 2.28% year on year, according to the General Administration of Customs of the PRC (GACC).

01-27-2026 15:59:14

China’s asphalt imports slide while exports soar in Dec

Beijing (JLC), January 26, 2026—China imported 383,025 mt of asphalt in December, down 12.5% month on month, but up 79.48% year on year, according to the General Administration of Customs of the PRC (

01-26-2026 09:51:53

China slashes fuel oil imports from top two sources in 2025

Guangzhou (JLC), January 20, 2026--China slashed its fuel oil imports from Russia and Malaysia in 2025, but they were still the two largest fuel oil suppliers to China.

01-20-2026 17:57:30

Russian crude accounts for smaller share in China’s imports in 2025

Guangzhou (JLC), January 20, 2026--Russian crude accounted for a smaller share in China’s crude imports in 2025 when shipment from Russia declined and the latter’s total imports grew.

01-20-2026 15:28:01

China’s naphtha imports surge 38.28% in 2025

Guangzhou (JLC), January 20, 2026--China imported a total of 16.79 million mt of naphtha in 2025, a jump of 4.65 million mt or 38.28% from 2024, according to the latest data from the GACC.

01-20-2026 11:53:16

Shandong independents' refining margins for imported crude retreat

Guangzhou (JLC), January 15, 2026--Shandong-based independents' refining margins for imported crude retreated in the middle of January, due to an increase in crude costs, despite a rise in independent

01-15-2026 17:23:30

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