PC(Polycarbonate)Imports in February decreased to the lowest level in nearly 17 years

NightAirdropper · 2026-03-28T15:10:11+00:00

In February, PC industry imports fell to a historic low, mainly due to reduced supply and decreased downstream demand. Imports are expected to recover and grow in March, but the increase will be limited by the international situation. In the medium to long term, domestic material upgrades and capacity releases will continue, and total imports may stabilize or slightly decline.

NightAirdropper

2026-03-28 15:10:11

Abstract generation in progress

Gelonghui, March 26｜According to data from the General Administration of Customs, the import volume of PC (polycarbonate) in February was 53,100 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 27.08%, marking a historic low since January 2009. The significant decline in import volume is influenced by the supply reduction due to upcoming maintenance of external facilities, as well as closely related to the contraction of downstream demand during the Spring Festival holiday. In the short term, with downstream enterprises fully resuming operations after the holiday, March import volumes are expected to see a rebound. However, due to international conflicts and force majeure affecting some facilities, the increase in import volumes is expected to be limited. From a medium to long-term perspective, as domestic production capacity continues to be released and the quality of domestic materials steadily improves, the total import volume of PC may continue to show a stable yet declining trend. The optimization of import structure and the ability to replace high-end grades will become key points of focus in the future market.

View Original

This page may contain third-party content, which is provided for information purposes only (not representations/warranties) and should not be considered as an endorsement of its views by Gate, nor as financial or professional advice. See Disclaimer for details.

1 Likes