China's sulfur imports plunge 66% YoY in May as supply recovery stalls

China's sulfur imports showed a year-on-year plummet of 66.41% in May and 51.44% over January-May, underscoring the persistent and deep-running impact of Middle East geopolitical tensions on China's inbound supply.

China's sulfur imports showed a plummet year-on-year in May, amid a continuous impact of tensions in the Middle East. 2025-2026 China Monthly Sulfur Imports (Unit: '000 tonnes) Source: GACC, OilChem According to the General Administration of Customs of the PRC (GACC), China imported 268,300 tonnes of sulfur in May, down 66.41% year-on-year