China's Apr PX imports drop 33.26% MoM

China PX imports totaled 694,300 tonnes in April 2026, a 33.26% month-on-month decrease, or 345,900 tonnes lower than March. China posted no PX exports in April, staying flat from the prior month.

China's para-xylene (PX) imports declined 33.26% month-on-month in April 2026 amid weaker downstream demand and heightened geopolitical uncertainties, while China remained a net importer with zero PX exports for the month. In April 2026, China imported 694,300 tonnes of PX, down 33.26% or 345,900 tonnes from March, according to data