Supply pressure eases, China gasoline exports rise 40.17% MoM in May

China's gasoline exports rose 40.17% month-on-month to 32,800 tonnes in May 2026, though cumulative January-May exports still plummeted 61.27% year-on-year. Imports remained zero for the second consecutive month. Easing domestic supply pressure drove the modest export rebound, with June export plans set to rise further to around 38,000 tonnes.

The General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC) data show China's gasoline exports reached 32,800 tonnes in May 2026, up 9,400 tonnes or 40.17% from April. Cumulative January-May exports totaled 1,202,700 tonnes, plunging by 1.9025 million tonnes or 61.27% year-on-year. Gasoline imports remained zero for