China's MTBE exports surge 115.54% in H1 on sustained arbitrage

Source: Mysteel Jul 21, 2026 10:28

China's MTBE export market experienced explosive growth in the first half of 2026, as the favorable international price differentials contributed to persistent arbitrage windows.

China's cumulative shipments of methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) in the first half of the year more than doubled year-on-year, as sustained arbitrage windows between domestic and international markets kept export order activity robust. For the January-June period, cumulative exports of MTBE totaled around 3.79 million tonnes, representing a staggering increase

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