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Chemical trade, oils and fats markets, foreign exchange and compliance developments, compiled from official public data with clear limits for business use.

Production

1.7930 million tonnes, up 9.41% month on month

Exports

1.3996 million tonnes, up 15.11% month on month

Stocks

2.6283 million tonnes, up 3.32% month on month

Data basis

July preliminary, June revised

China's import growth outpaces export growth; both post a fourth month of double-digit gains

Latest release · Cross-border trade

China's merchandise import value rose 21.7% year on year in August and export value 18.6%, marking the fourth consecutive month of double-digit growth in both. These are changes in RMB-denominated trade values, not direct measures of raw material import volumes or prices.

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News Archive

Methanol and glacial acetic acid lead late-August chemical price gains

Methanol and glacial acetic acid lead late-August chemical price gains

Nine of the 11 chemical products monitored by China's National Bureau of Statistics rose in price in late August, while two fell; methanol and glacial acetic acid recorded the largest gains. The comparison is with mid-August and covers wholesale and sales prices in the distribution market.

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Comparison chart of MPOB oleochemical export volumes

MPOB July data: oleochemical exports rebound 18.87% month on month

Malaysia's preliminary July oleochemical exports totaled 267,576 tonnes, up 18.87% from the revised June figure. This aggregate category does not directly represent supply and demand for individual fatty acids, fatty alcohols or glycerine products.

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Baked foods and shortening applications

Application requirements to confirm before selecting shortening

First confirm the intended application, such as baking, frying or compound seasonings, then check the product code, packaging, quantity and processing requirements. Product parameters and availability are subject to the relevant batch documents and confirmation by our team.

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Collage of guar gum and locust bean gum applications

Application priorities for guar gum and locust bean gum

Both plant gums can thicken and stabilize food systems. Gelling, blending and suspension performance should be assessed against the formulation, dosage and intended result.

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Checking raw-material products and documentation

Product information to check before purchasing raw materials

Before requesting a quotation, prepare the product name, product code, estimated quantity, intended use, packaging requirements and destination city, and indicate whether samples or batch documents are needed.

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