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Independents' refining margins for imported crude surge

Guangzhou (JLC), April 15, 2026--Shandong-based independents' refining margins for imported crude surged in mid-April when crude costs dropped more significantly than sales revenue.

04-15-2026 18:49:12

Feb NBR import and export analysis

04-15-2026 11:21:48

China's daily crude oil imports drop in March, but still high

Guangzhou (JLC), April 14, 2026--China's daily crude oil imports fell both month-on-month and year-on-year in March 2026, according to the latest data from the GACC.

04-14-2026 16:34:07

Independents' refining margins for imported crude rebound

Guangzhou (JLC), April 9, 2026--Shandong-based independents' refining margins for imported crude rebounded in the week to April 8, because of a decline in crude costs and a slight rally in their sale

04-09-2026 18:53:18

POE to play important role in new energy market

The polyolefin elastomer (POE) consumption is rising given its outstanding performance in producing high-end cables and wires, especially those used in new energy market.

04-08-2026 14:23:59

Independents' refining margins for imported crude turn negative again

Guangzhou (JLC), April 1, 2026--Shandong-based independents' refining margins for imported crude turned negative again in the week to April 1, due to an increase in crude costs and a decline in their

04-01-2026 18:53:48

Independents' refining margins for imported crude turn positive

Guangzhou (JLC), March 25, 2026--Shandong-based independents' refining margins for imported crude turned positive in late March, as their sales revenue increased more significantly than crude costs.

03-25-2026 18:30:26

China's bonded bunker fuel imports surge in Jan-Feb

Guangzhou (JLC), March 24, 2026--China's bonded bunker fuel imports surged in the first two months of this year when domestic low-sulfur fuel oil (LSFO) production decelerated.

03-24-2026 19:04:29

China’s LNG imports in Jan-Feb inch up

Beijing (JLC), March 24, 2026--China imported around 10.53 million (mln) mt of LNG in the first two months of 2026, a year-on-year uptick of 0.10%, data from GACC showed.

03-24-2026 17:39:16

China hikes Russian crude imports sharply in first two months of 2026

Guangzhou (JLC), March 20, 2026—China hiked its imports of Russian crude sharply in the first two months, due to attractive prices and abundant supply.

03-20-2026 18:54:40

China hits new high in naphtha imports in January 2026

Guangzhou (JLC), March 19, 2026--China hit another record high in its naphtha imports in January 2026, according to the latest data from the General Administration of Customs of the PRC (GACC).

03-19-2026 16:01:58

China's fuel oil exports drop in Jan-Feb, imports jump

Guangzhou (JLC), March 18, 2026--China cut its fuel oil exports while boosting the imports in January-February 2026, as domestic low-sulfur fuel oil (LSFO) output plunged.

03-18-2026 18:29:21

China’s crude imports surge 15.8% in first two months

Guangzhou (JLC), March 10, 2026--China imported a total of about 96.93 million mt of crude oil in the first two months of 2026, an upsurge of 15.8% from the corresponding months last year, according t

03-10-2026 15:02:32

Closure of Strait of Hormuz stirs concerns over China’s LNG imports

Shandong (JLC), March 6, 2026—The recent tension in the Middle East and the consequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz have caused the LNG prices to soar.

03-06-2026 17:55:00

China PP industry completes five-year transformation from net importer to global supply hub

Shandong (JLC), March 5, 2026—From 2021 to 2025, China's polypropylene (PP) industry underwent a historic reversal from net importer to self-sufficient and outward-oriented supplier driven by a capaci

03-05-2026 15:26:54

China introduces import tax incentives related to energy resources

Guangzhou (JLC), March 4, 2026-China has rolled out preferential import tax policies for the exploration, development, and utilization of energy resources during the 15th Five-Year Plan period, a noti

03-04-2026 18:57:43

China’s zero-tariff policy for Africa drives diversified NR import market

Shandong (JLC), March 4, 2026--Announced on February 14, China will grant zero tariff treatment to 53 African countries that have diplomatic relations with China. The policy will take effect on May 1,

03-04-2026 17:43:12

Shandong independents' refining margins for imported crude slide

Guangzhou (JLC), February 26, 2026--Shandong-based independents' refining margins for imported crude slid in late February, as crude costs increased more significantly than sales revenue.

02-26-2026 17:13:09

US’s 15% global tariff to have minimal impact on China’s PVC imports and exports

Shandong (JLC), February 24, 2026 – On February 21, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a major tariff adjustment: the previously proposed 10% global import tariff under Section 122 of the Tra

02-24-2026 17:13:35

China methanol imports to slump by around 38.29% MoM in Jan

Shandong (JLC), February 12, 2026 – China methanol import volume is predicted to be settled at around 1.07 million mt in January 2026, down about 38.29% month on month, mainly because of intensive shu

02-12-2026 08:43:26

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