Trade Information

According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on July 9, China's Producer Price Index (PPI) for industrial products fell 0.4% month-on-month in June, matching the decline recorded in May.

According to data from China Customs, China imported 40,100 tons of vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) in May 2025, marking a year-on-year decline of 24.36% and a sharp month-on-month decrease of 55.64%.

According to data from China Customs, China imported 23,200 tons of ethylene dichloride (EDC) in May 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 44.56% but a month-on-month decline of 52.32%.

On June 24, China's Shandong Fuyu Chemical Co., Ltd. successfully completed granulation of bisphenol A (BPA), marking the full commissioning of its new BPA project.

On July 7, U.S. President Donald Trump sent letters to 14 countries, including Japan, South Korea, and South Africa, threatening to impose tariffs.

The new regulations cover 15 categories of machinery, including explosion protection, laser equipment, and electric bicycles.

From July 3 to 4, the second meeting of the Joint Committee on the China-Georgia Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and the first round of negotiations for upgrading the agreement were held in Beijing.

Recently, the U.S. government informed General Electric Aviation (GE Aerospace) that it can resume supplying aircraft engines to China.

In May 2025, China imported 224,700 metric tons of ethylene, marking a month-on-month increase of 8.56% and a year-on-year rise of 12.55%.

In a move to streamline import-export processes and support business operations, Vietnamese authorities have announced a significant policy adjustment concerning the clearance of certain chemical products.

On June 27, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) released its latest data showing that the Global Trade Friction Index rose to 131 in April

Recently, Yankuang Lunan Chemical Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Shandong Energy Group, successfully passed the preliminary completion inspection for its 300,000-ton-per-year caprolactam project

Announcement No. 140 [2025] by the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China

On June 23, Wanhua Chemical released an environmental impact assessment report for its IPDA (Isophorone Diamine) capacity expansion project

The Vietnamese National Assembly overwhelmingly passed the Revised Chemical Law, marking a significant step forward in promoting green development and digital transformation in the country's chemical industry.

The EU Council Presidency and European Parliament negotiators have reached a provisional agreement to streamline the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), a cornerstone of the bloc's climate policy.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Türkiye has announced a significant update to its import approval policy for animal products and by-products.

The Estonian Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture has issued Regulation No. 92, introducing amendments to the national standards governing the composition and quality requirements of juice products.

Nepal's government has announced a sweeping reform of its import tariff structure, aimed at protecting domestic industries, curbing non-essential imports, and responding to global price trends.

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has introduced two updated testing standards, EN 71-18:2024 and EN 71-19:2024, which will become mandatory across the EU starting June 30, 2024.

Japan's Positive List (PL) regulation for food contact materials (FCMs) officially took effect on June 1, 2025, as announced by the Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA).

Morocco is evaluating potential revisions to its free trade agreement (FTA) with Turkey in an effort to reduce its growing trade deficit

According to the latest data from China's National Bureau of Statistics, the country's caustic soda production (100% basis) reached 3.791 million metric tons (MMT) in May 2025, marking a 2.3% year-on-year (YoY) increase.

Xinjiang Huachun Energy Co., Ltd. successfully commissioned its 200,000-ton methylal oxidation-to-formaldehyde production facility, achieving full-capacity output of qualified products in a single startup.

Over the past five years, agrochemical imports have surged by 53%, rising from ₹90.96 billion (US$1.2 billion) in FY2019-20 to ₹139.98 billion (US$1.7 billion) in FY2024-25.

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.

Blooming proudly announces the launch of its Armenia Trade Database in 2025, delivering real-time insights into one of Eurasia's most resilient economies.

As the world's largest supplier of high-grade strontium carbonate, Iran controls 85% of global high-quality reserves and supplies 70% of China's imports.

China's industrial sector experienced persistent price declines in May 2025, with both producer and purchasing prices extending their downward trajectory, official data showed.

The National Bureau of Statistics of China (NBS) released data on June 16, showing that in May, the value-added output of industrial enterprises above the designated size grew by 5.8% year-on-year (YoY).