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Engineering Plastics Import Export Data Q1 2026: China Customs Statistics and Global Trade Analysis
Q1 2026 engineering plastics trade data analysis. Covers China’s import/export statistics for POM, PA, PC, PEEK, and PPS. Includes price trends, trading partner analysis, and market outlook.
Introduction
China’s engineering plastics trade in Q1 2026 shows resilience amid global economic uncertainty. Total engineering plastics exports grew 8.2% year-on-year, while imports declined 3.1% as domestic production capacity continues to expand.
China Engineering Plastics Export Overview Q1 2026
Key export markets for Chinese engineering plastics in Q1 2026: (1) Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia): 32% of total exports; (2) Europe (Germany, Italy, Poland): 24%; (3) North America (USA, Mexico): 18%; (4) Middle East (UAE, Turkey, Saudi Arabia): 12%.
POM: Import and Export Trends
POM: China remains a net importer of POM resin, but finished POM products (sheets, rods, machined parts) are a major export category. Q1 2026 POM product exports reached 48,000 tonnes, up 11% versus Q1 2025.
PA66 and PA6: Trade Flow Analysis
PA66: Import dependency remains high (approximately 55% of domestic demand) due to limited ADN (adiponitrile) production capacity in China. PA6 is essentially balanced, with growing exports of PA6 compounds and finished products.
PC and PBT: Export Growth Markets
PC (polycarbonate) exports grew 14% in Q1 2026, driven by new capacity coming online in China. Major destinations: Turkey, Vietnam, and Brazil. PBT exports also showed strong growth (+18%) to the electronics and automotive sectors.
High-Performance Plastics: PEEK and PPS Trade
PEEK and PPS: China’s high-performance polymer exports are growing rapidly. Domestic PEEK production capacity reached 2,800 tonnes/year in 2025, with approximately 35% exported. Key markets: Germany, USA, Japan, and South Korea for high-end applications.
Conclusion: Trade Outlook for 2026
Trade outlook for 2026: (1) Continued export growth to Southeast Asia and Middle East; (2) Potential headwinds from EU and US trade policy; (3) High-performance polymer exports to remain the fastest-growing segment; (4) Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) benefits accelerating trade within Asia.
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