China US ethane imports hit record on Iran war disruption
China imported a record 1 million tons of U.S. ethane in April as the Iran war cut Middle East supplies. The shift boosted margins for ethane-based crackers.
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China imported a record 1 million metric tons of ethane from the United States in April. Conflict involving Iran disrupted Middle Eastern feedstock, forcing Chinese buyers to secure record U.S. ethane volumes. Record petrochemical margins and stable American supply allow Chinese crackers to maintain full capacity while regional competitors face shortages.
