SunSirs: China's Ethylene Glycol Imports Grow Year-on-Year in August 2025

In August 2025, China imported 592,000 metric tons of ethylene glycol, marking a slight 1.4% increase compared to the same period last year, with import volumes remaining relatively stable. From a country-specific perspective, this month's import volume changes exhibited distinct regional adjustment characteristics: the monthly import reduction primarily stemmed from Saudi Arabia, but increased imports from Kuwait, Oman, and the United States partially offset the decline from Saudi Arabia, effectively ensuring overall supply stability.

Country-specific data reveals that China's ethylene glycol imports from Saudi Arabia decreased by 94,000 metric tons year-on-year in August. Concurrently, imports from Oman surged significantly, rising by 34,000 metric tons to reach 51,000 metric tons. Imports from Kuwait also increased by 16,000 metric tons to 47,000 metric tons. Supplies from the United States contributed an additional 20,000 metric tons, emerging as a crucial supplementary source.

Cumulative data reveals that China's ethylene glycol imports from January to August 2025 reached 5.028 million tons, marking a 16% year-on-year increase. However, the growth rate has moderated compared to earlier periods, indicating a gradual slowdown in import expansion. Saudi Arabia remains the dominant supplier, holding the core position as China's primary source of ethylene glycol imports. During the January-August period, China imported a cumulative total of 2.664 million tons of ethylene glycol from Saudi Arabia, accounting for a substantial 53% of total imports during the same period. The stability of its supply continues to exert a critical influence on China's domestic ethylene glycol market.

As an integrated internet platform providing benchmark prices, on September 24, the benchmark price of ethylene glycol on SunSirs was 4,401.67 RMB/ton, down 2.11% from the beginning of this month (4,496.67 RMB/ton).

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