Overseas demand boosts China Mar bottle-grade PET Exports by 35.45% MoM

China's bottle-grade PET exports surged 35.45% month-on-month to 582,500 tonnes in March 2026, with Q1 exports up 1.67% year-on-year to 1,520,700 tonnes. Imports rose 25.06% to 3,200 tonnes but Q1 imports fell 9.24% year-on-year. Geopolitical disruptions in the Middle East and peak seasonal demand drove the export rebound. April exports are forecast to reach 680,000 tonnes.

The General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC) data show China's bottle-grade PET exports reached 582,500 tonnes in March 2026, up 152,500 tonnes or 35.45% from February. Exports totaled 1,520,700 tonnes in the first quarter, a 1.67% year-on-year increase. Imports stood at 3,200 tonnes in