In August 2023, China’s butadiene imports were 47,387.54 tons, a month-on-month decrease of 10.39%. The average import price was US$733.66/ton, down 6.56% from the previous month. In August 2023, the top three import sources of butadiene were South Korea, Oman and the United States, accounting for 37.27%, 9.45% and 8.85% respectively.
In August 2023, China's total butadiene exports were 3836.67 tons, a month-on-month decrease of 4.68%. The average export price was US$662.10/ton, down 0.92% from the previous month. In August 2023, China's butadiene exports were sold to South Korea and Taiwan, accounting for 50.90% and 49.10% respectively.