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May MTBE exports soar 139.41% YoY, as arbitrage remains favorable

Source: Mysteel Jun 23, 2026 14:05

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China's May MTBE exports climbed both on a month-on-month and year-on-year basis, as the export arbitrage window remained open for most of May.

The May exports of methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) in China showed a significant growth, thanks to the favorable export arbitrage window for most of May. International MTBE prices stayed elevated supported by geopolitical supply concerns, especially in Europe, while domestic market prices presented a downtrend. This fueled MTBE producers'

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