China's Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) Import and Export Statistics for April 2025

According to the latest customs data from China, in April 2025, China imported 777.3 metric tons of hydrochloric acid (HCl), marking a 4.4% year-on-year increase, while exports surged to 4,180.3 metric tons, up 70.2% compared to the same period last year. From January to April 2025, cumulative imports of hydrochloric acid stood at 2,813.9 metric tons, reflecting a 2.6% decline year-on-year, whereas exports totaled 7,452.4 metric tons, a 3.5% increase over the previous year.

Key Import Sources (April 2025):

- Taiwan, China: 507.0 metric tons (65.2% share)

- Japan: 246.8 metric tons (31.8% share)

Key Export Destinations (April 2025):

- Cambodia: 1,861.4 metric tons (44.5% share)

- Indonesia: 620.8 metric tons (14.9% share)

- Guinea: 460.0 metric tons (11.0% share)

Year-to-Date (Jan-Apr 2025) Import Sources:

- Taiwan, China: 1,751.9 metric tons (62.3% share)

- Japan: 986.5 metric tons (35.1% share)

Year-to-Date (Jan-Apr 2025) Export Destinations:

- Cambodia: 1,930.6 metric tons (25.9% share)

- Guinea: 759.0 metric tons (10.2% share)

- Indonesia: 747.2 metric tons (10.0% share)

This data highlights China's growing hydrochloric acid exports, particularly to Southeast Asia and Africa, while imports remain steady with a dominant share from Taiwan and Japan.