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China's US ethane imports hit record as Iran war cut rival feedstock supply

By Reuters May 12, 2026 Bullish
China's US ethane imports hit record as Iran war cut rival feedstock supply
China boosted U.S. ethane imports to all-time highs in April to capitalise on strong ​petrochemical margins as the supply of other feedstocks from the Middle East was disrupted by the Iran ‌war, according to traders, analysts and shipping data.
China boosted U.S. ethane imports to all-time highs in April to capitalise on strong ​petrochemical margins as the supply of other feedstocks from the Middle East was disrupted by the Iran ‌war, according to traders, analysts and shipping data.