China's Benzyl Alcohol Trade Under Pressure: Insights from July 2025 Data

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.

China's benzyl alcohol imports in July 2025 were minimal, totaling only 233 kilograms, with a declared value of USD 35,269. The resulting average import price was exceptionally high, reaching USD 151,369.10 per kilogram. Month-on-month, import volumes plummeted by 98.81%, while year-on-year they fell by an extraordinary 99.94%. Import values also declined sharply, down 63.03% from June and 95.41% compared with July 2024. These imports were sourced from seven partner countries, indicating a significant contraction in China's benzyl alcohol procurement from abroad.

China exported 3,157,376 kilograms of benzyl alcohol in July 2025, amounting to a total export value of USD 4,025,601. The average export price stood at USD 1,274.98 per kilogram. Compared to the previous month, export volumes decreased by 31.84%, while the export value declined by 34.30%. On a year-on-year basis, volumes fell by 4.55% and values by 28.96%. Despite these declines, Chinese benzyl alcohol reached 44 destination countries, highlighting the broad international distribution network maintained by Chinese exporters.

The dramatic reduction in import volumes suggests a sharply reduced domestic reliance on foreign benzyl alcohol supplies, possibly due to inventory adjustments or domestic production increases. Conversely, the decline in exports, particularly in value, may reflect weakening international demand or competitive pressures in key export markets. The exceptionally high import price further indicates that the few imported quantities were likely sourced under urgent or specialized procurement conditions.

Overall, July 2025 signals a period of contraction for China's benzyl alcohol trade, with both inbound and outbound flows sharply reduced. Stakeholders in production, distribution, and procurement should closely monitor domestic supply dynamics and international demand trends to navigate potential market fluctuations.

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