China Benzyl Alcohol Exports Hit $8.29M in May 2026 as Import Demand Softens

In May 2026, China's benzyl alcohol imports totaled USD 299,890, while exports reached USD 8,293,801. Both import volume and value declined on a month-on-month basis, though import value nonetheless registered a solid year-on-year increase. On the export side, volume and value likewise eased month-on-month, yet export value still climbed 31.84% year-on-year. Following April's sharp import rebound, May's pullback likely reflects a normalization after an elevated base rather than a reversal in demand, while sustained year-on-year export value growth suggests overseas appetite for Chinese benzyl alcohol remains largely intact.

Import Analysis

In May 2026, China imported 178,787 kilograms of benzyl alcohol, valued at USD 299,890, at an average unit price of USD 1,677.36 per metric ton. Import volume fell 43.17% month-on-month but surged 652.44% year-on-year, while import value dropped 32.37% month-on-month yet rose 128.84% year-on-year. Shipments were sourced from five trading partners.

Export Analysis

In May 2026, China exported 3,856,697 kilograms of benzyl alcohol, generating export revenue of USD 8,293,801 at an average unit price of USD 2,150.49 per metric ton. Export volume slipped 13.58% month-on-month and 17.26% year-on-year, while export value declined 4.36% month-on-month but increased 31.84% year-on-year. Chinese benzyl alcohol exports reached 49 international markets during the period.

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