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Weak supply and demand, coupled with declining costs, led to a decrease in both imports and exports of unsaturated polyester resin in May.
Published on 2026-06-22

Lead: According to customs statistics, in May 2026, China's import volume of unsaturated polyester resin was 985.38 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 419.34 tons, down 29.85%. In May 2026, China's export volume of unsaturated polyester resin was 24,393.97 tons, an increase of 6,708.318 tons compared to the same period in 2025, up 37.93% year-on-year. The cumulative import volume from January to May 2026 was 4,839.65 tons, down 20.49% year-on-year. The cumulative export volume from January to May 2026 was 111,629.53 tons, up 53.36% year-on-year.

According to customs statistics, in May 2026, China's monthly import volume of unsaturated polyester resin was 985.38 tons, with a monthly import value of US$5.3476 million. The average import price for the month was US$5,426.98 per ton, down 3.99% month-on-month. Import volume decreased by 11.75% month-on-month and by 29.85% year-on-year. The cumulative import volume from January to May 2026 was 4,839.65 tons, down 20.49% year-on-year.

According to customs statistics, in May 2026, China's monthly export volume of unsaturated polyester resin was 24,393.97 tons, with a monthly export value of US$42.2716 million. The average export price for the month was US$1,732.87 per ton, up 8.10% month-on-month. Export volume decreased by 0.78% month-on-month but increased by 37.93% year-on-year. The cumulative export volume from January to May 2026 was 111,629.53 tons, up 53.36% year-on-year.

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  • Daniel Foster 2026-06-22 20:05
    Weak domestic downstream demand and lower feedstock costs pressured margins, but the export surge suggests Chinese producers are gaining global share despite the import slump.
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