Middle East supply disruptions and surging Chinese exports are reshaping Asia's polyolefins trade in 2026, forcing buyers to rethink sourcing strategies as new supply routes and pricing dynamics emerge.
China's titanium dioxide exports climbed in Q1 2026 as chloride-process products gained global market share amid rising prices, anti-dumping probes, and tightening supply chains.
China's imports and exports rose strongly in the first four months of 2026, driven by robust import demand and expanding trade with ASEAN and Belt and Road partners.