China's benzyl alcohol trade presented contrasting patterns in May 2025, with imports plummeting while exports demonstrated relative resilience, according to latest Chinese customs data.
Import Sector Contracts Sharply
• China imported just $131,047 worth of benzyl alcohol in May, plunging 73.04% year-on-year and 43.85% month-on-month
• Import volumes collapsed to 23,761 kilograms, down 90.18% from May 2024 and 62.92% from April 2025
• The limited imports originated from just five trading partners
Export Performance Shows Stability
• Overseas shipments totaled $6.29 million, experiencing a moderate 17.71% annual decrease but gaining 6.93% from April levels
• Export volumes reached 4.66 million kilograms, posting 4.19% year-on-year growth and 11.69% monthly expansion
• Chinese benzyl alcohol reached 56 international markets during the period
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