China PC production losses due to maintenance to hit 196,800 tonnes in H1

PC production losses widened notably in the first half of 2026 amid widespread plant maintenance. A total of 1.75 million t/y domestic PC capacity was taken offline for turnarounds. Cumulative output losses stood at approximately 196,800 tonnes.

The first half of 2026 saw a sharp rise in polycarbonate (PC) production losses, as the industry underwent concentrated plant turnarounds. In H1 2026, a total of 1.75 million t/y of PC capacity, representing over 40% of domestic capacity, underwent maintenance. Cumulative PC production losses reached around 196,800 tonnes, soaring