China's Mar EPS exports fall short of expectations due to shipping disruptions

March's EPS exports totaled 38,193.71 tonnes in China, up 9.74% MoM and 23.42% YoY. While still a gain, the growth lagged behind market expectations amid container shortages and shipping disruptions caused by the US-Iran conflict.

China's expandable polystyrene (EPS) exports saw a smaller-than-expected increase in March 2026, mainly due to container shortages and shipping disruptions caused by the US-Iran conflict. China EPS Exports, 2025-2026 (Unit: '000 tonnes) Source: GACC, OilChem According to the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC), March's EPS exports totaled 38,193.71 tonnes in