Analysis of the Month-on-Month Decline in China's LPG Imports in August

Chempricehub, September 20

According to data released by China Customs, the volume of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imported into China in August 2026 was 2.7982 million tons, representing a month-on-month decrease of 15.64%. Specifically, imports of liquefied propane totaled 2.2051 million tons, down 19.26% from the previous month, with an average import price of USD 720.49 per ton. Imports of liquefied butane amounted to 582,400 tons, up 1.94% month-on-month, with an average import price of USD 708.56 per ton.