Butane News & Market Updates

ChempriceHub Key Alert: China's LPG Imports in September Declined Significantly Month-over-Month

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In September 2026, China's LPG imports totaled 2.21 million tons, a 21.18% month-on-month decrease. Propane imports fell 16.15% to 1.85 million tons at...

Chempricehub Key Alert: China's LPG exports declined month-on-month in September 2026

1d ago

In September 2026, China's LPG exports fell 24.95% month-on-month to 97,100 tons. Propane exports dropped 20.55% to 41,100 tons at $812.26/ton, while butane...

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

on Sep 20, 2026

China's LPG imports totaled 279.82 tons in August 2026, down 15.64% MoM. Propane imports fell to 2.21 million tons (-19.26%) at $720.49/ton, while butane rose...

According to customs data, China's exports of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) reached 12.9 [units missing in source] in August 2026.

on Sep 20, 2026

In August 2026, China's LPG exports reached 129,300 tons, up 33.38% month-on-month. Propane exports totaled 51,700 tons (+23.26%) at $709.41/ton, while butane...

In July 2026, China's liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) import volume registered a significant month-on-month surge.

on Aug 20, 2026

In July 2026, China's LPG imports totaled 3.3168 million tons, up 62.21% MoM. Propane imports rose 56.34% to 2.7312 million tons (avg $696.27/t); butane...

In July 2026, China's liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) exports registered a month-on-month increase.

on Aug 20, 2026

China's LPG exports reached 97,000 mt in July 2026, up 18.27% MoM. Propane exports: 41,900 mt (+33.89%, avg $719.87/mt); Butane exports: 52,400 mt (+24.69%,...

China's butane imports hit an all-time high of 6.497 million tonnes in 2023, up 11% year-on-year, driven by the country's push toward light hydrocarbon deep-processing for decarbonization. Butane serves dual roles as both a fuel and a chemical feedstock, with growing demand…

M Marcus Hayes on Aug 09, 2026

Butane demand follows distinct seasonal and structural drivers. In winter, butane is blended into gasoline to boost vapor pressure, while in developing markets it is subsidized as a cleaner cooking fuel replacing wood or charcoal. Structurally, butane demand tracks…

Y Yuki Tanaka on Aug 07, 2026

Butane's flammability (explosive range 1.9%-8.5% in air) and easy liquefaction demand rigorous engineering controls. Industrial compression systems must match the application: reciprocating compressors suit intermittent tanker unloading via pressure differential; screw…

J James Morrison on Aug 06, 2026

Chempricehub reminds: In May 2026, China's LPG exports experienced a significant decline.

on Jun 23, 2026

In May 2026, China's LPG exports totaled 59,800 tons, down 68.57% MoM. Propane exports fell 64.39% to 25,300 tons (avg $949.39/t); butane exports dropped...