China's Jun butadiene exports down 12.29% MoM, but stay near record high

China's butadiene exports showed a downward trend in June, as factors such as shrinking arbitrage windows, and weak South Korean downstream demand moderated the previous surge. However, the overall export volume remained historically strong.

Butadiene exports in China stayed elevated at around 34,699 tonnes in June, despite a 12.29% decline compared with the May level that recorded a historical high of 39,639 tonnes, according to data from the General Administration of Customs of PRC (GACC). China's Butadiene Exports and Average Price, 2025-2026 (Unit: tonnes,