China's Apr styrene imports plunge 89.64% YoY, exports surge 231.90% YoY

According to GACC data, China's styrene imports totaled just 689.45 tonnes in April 2026, down 89.64% year-on-year. Exports, by contrast, hit 195,383.15 tonnes, rising 131.30% month-on-month and surging 231.90% from the same period last year.

In April, China's styrene imports collapsed 89.64% year-on-year, while exports jumped 231.90% year-on-year to a record high. Looking ahead, export volumes are expected to ease in May as shipping costs rise and overseas demand softens. According to data from the General Administration of Customs of PRC (GACC), China imported just