China Mar styrene imports plummet, exports up 344.70% YoY

In March 2026, China's styrene imports plummeted 99.97% YoY to 1.725 tonnes, while exports surged 344.70% YoY to 84,500 tonnes amid ample domestic supply and favorable global arbitrage.This sharp trade divergence is expected to continue in April with imports staying low and exports rising further.

In March 2026, China's styrene trade showed a sharp divergence, with imports nearly zeroing out and exports rising significantly. Figure 1 China Styrene Imports & Avg. Price, 2025-2026 (Unit: tonnes, $/t) Source: GACC, OilChem According to the General Administration of Customs of the PRC (GACC), China's styrene monthly imports stood at only