China Mar sulfuric acid imports & exports fall, exports to halt in May

In March 2026, China's sulfuric acid imports and exports fell sharply as domestic supply was prioritized.From May 2026, China will suspend general industrial sulfuric acid exports, drastically reducing outbound flows.

In March 2026, China's sulfuric acid imports and exports dipped month-on-month (MoM) and plunged year-on-year (YoY), marking a double decline. Foreign trade flows contracted markedly as domestic supply security took priority. Figure 1 China Sulfuric Acid Imports & Avg. Price, 2025-2026 (Unit: '000 tonnes, $/t) Source: GACC, OilChem According to the General