China benzene imports down 3.83% MoM in Sep

China's benzene imports reached 386,589.45 tonnes in September, beating market expectations by 36,600 tonnes, though volumes fell 3.83% month-on month-and 11.14% year-on-year, GACC data showed. Imports are forecast to drop to 300,000-320,000 tonnes in October as South Korean units undergo planned maintenance.

China imported 386,589.45 tonnes of benzene in September, exceeding market expectations by 36,600 tonnes, yet imports are projected to fall to 300,000-320,000 tonnes in October. China's Benzene Imports, 2025-2026 (Unit: '000 tonnes) Source: GACC, OilChem According to data from the General Administration of Customs of PRC (GACC), China's benzene imports stood at