Real-time LNG import vessel arrival data released by China's Natural Gas Information Terminal (E-Gas System) indicates that during the week of December 22-28, China imported an estimated 25 LNG vessels through coastal receiving terminals, totaling approximately 1.75 million metric tons. This compares to the previous week's figure of 1.48 million metric tons.

By importing country, China sourced LNG from eight nations during the week of December 22-28. Australia supplied eight vessels totaling approximately 580,000 tons, accounting for about 33% of the week's total imports.

By destination, the South China region unloaded 9 LNG vessels, the Yangtze River Delta region unloaded 12 vessels, and the Bohai Rim region unloaded 4 vessels during the week. Among these, the Rudong LNG Terminal received 3 vessels totaling approximately 300,000 tons, the highest volume.

According to E-Gas system LNG vessel schedule forecasts, China is expected to import 20 LNG vessels through coastal receiving terminals during the week of December 29, 2025, to January 4, 2026, with an estimated import volume of approximately 1.36 million tons.

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