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China's trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene exports fell in October but surged cumulatively from January to October.

In October 2025, China's rutile titanium dioxide imports declined sharply, while exports continued to grow.

China's goods trade grew 3.6% to RMB 41.21 trillion in the first eleven months of 2025, with momentum accelerating in November as total trade rose 4.1% to RMB 3.9 trillion.

China's liquid chlorine trade saw sharp volatility in October 2025, with imports at 7.6 tonnes falling 61.5% month-on-month but rising 18.9% year-on-year, while exports dropped 83.3% to 0.5 tonnes.

In October 2025, China's epichlorohydrin imports fell 51.5% year-on-year to 24.3 tonnes, while exports rose 29.0% to 3,271.4 tonnes.

In October 2025, China's dichloromethane imports dropped 63.7% MoM but rose 2055.3% YoY, while exports grew 0.1% MoM and 121.3% YoY.

In October 2025, China's pharmaceutical plant imports fell month-on-month and year-on-year to $9.97 million, while exports surged 5.68% monthly and 13.05% annually to $36.68 million.

China's ceftriaxone & its salts exports reached $18.67 million in October 2025, jumping 22.24% month-on-month and signalling strong demand recovery despite a slight annual decline.

In October 2025, China's benzyl alcohol trade fell sharply, with imports down 96.99% YoY to USD 53,984 and exports softening to USD 4.34 million.

China's polycarbonate imports surged 11.69% month-on-month to $172 million in September 2025, while exports experienced a marginal dip of 0.16% to $96 million.

The London Metal Exchange will suspend all non-US dollar-denominated metal options trading starting November 10.

China's rutile titanium dioxide trade surged in September 2025, with imports soaring 74.12% and exports rising 11.28%, signaling a strong recovery and renewed market momentum.

China's foreign trade expanded steadily in the first ten months of 2025, with total imports and exports rising 3.6% year-on-year to RMB 37.31 trillion, driven by a 6.2% increase in exports.

In September 2025, China’s benzyl alcohol exports surged 19.11% year-on-year, while imports fell both in volume and value.

Recently, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew wrote to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney urging the federal government to lift the 100% tariff imposed on Chinese electric vehicles.

China's polycarbonate imports fell 15.45% year-on-year to $154 million in August 2025, while exports rose 14.20% to $114 million.

A new era of costly maritime trade begins as reciprocal exorbitant port fees between the US and China take effect on October 14, 2025, a pivotal date for global shipping.

China's rutile titanium dioxide market saw a dramatic 63.52% plunge in imports in August 2025, while exports remained relatively stable with a slight 0.37% dip.

China's benzyl alcohol imports expanded notably in August 2025, with both import volume and value increasing month-on-month. Export volumes gradually rose, with volumes growing 0.71% year-on-year.

In July 2025, China's benzyl alcohol trade experienced significant contractions, with both imports and exports showing notable declines in volume and value compared to previous months and the same period last year.

Recently, Panzhihua Tihai Technology Co., Ltd. issued a price adjustment notice, citing current domestic and international titanium dioxide market conditions and the continued rise in raw material costs.

In June 2025, China's benzyl alcohol trade data revealed a stark contrast between import and export dynamics, highlighting continued growth in outbound shipments amid a sharp decline in inbound volumes.

The Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Science and Technology of China have made some adjustments to the content of the 'Catalogue of Technologies Prohibited and Restricted for Export'.

In May 2025, China's total imports of benzyl alcohol amounted to $131,047, representing a year-on-year decrease of 73.04%. Exports reached $6,290,768, marking a year-on-year decrease of 17.71%.

China's rutile titanium dioxide exports totaled $66.65 million, reflecting a 22.20% decline month-on-month and a 13.72% drop year-on-year.

China's titanium dioxide (TiO₂) exports fell sharply to 148,000 metric tons in April 2024, representing a 20.0% decline month-on-month and a 6.0% decrease year-on-year.

In March 2025, China’s total imports of titanium dioxide amounted to $14,917,819, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 65.65%. Exports totaled $85,671,116, representing a 30.52% rise compared to the previous month.

In March 2025, China imported USD 244,124 worth of benzyl alcohol, down 62.63% year-on-year. Exports totaled USD 6,979,467, reflecting an 8.93% decline compared to the same period last year.

China has decided to implement export controls on the following items to safeguard national security, interests, and fulfill international non-proliferation obligations.

In the first two months of 2025, China's total PTA exports reached 654,900 tons, with key export destinations concentrated in neighboring Asian markets such as Oman, Vietnam, Egypt, and Pakistan.