China H1 cyclohexanone exports surge 139% YoY

China's cyclohexanone exports surged 139% YoY to 98,600 t in H1 2026 (GACC), with exports absorbing ~15% of marketable supply (OilChem). Oversupply from integrated capacity expansion drove producers to aggressively expand overseas sales, easing domestic inventory pressure. OilChem expects full-year exports to reach 200,000 t, with strong momentum likely persisting into H2.

According to the data of General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC), China's cyclohexanone exports totaled 98,600 tonnes in the first half of 2026, up by 139% year-on-year. China Cyclohexanone Exports & Export Avg. Price, 2025-2026 (Unit: tonnes, $/t) Source: GACC, OilChem Europe, Southeast Asia and South Asia