Mixed aromatics: a brief analysis of mixed aromatics imports in November 2022

Mixed aromatics: a brief analysis of mixed aromatics imports in November 2022

In November 2022, the import volume of mixed aromatics was 3,800 tons, a month-on-month increase of 195.92%, and a year-on-year decrease of 93.64%. The export volume of mixed aromatics was 1,200 tons, a month-on-month increase of 101.15%, and a year-on-year increase of 624.24%.

In November, the import of mixed aromatics increased compared with the previous month. The international crude oil price fluctuated and fell, and the import cost decreased. The industry mainly uses domestic resources, so the import volume has been greatly reduced compared with previous years.

According to customs statistics, the top three sources of import volume in November are: Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, with import volumes of 1,500 tons, 1,300 tons, and 0,700 tons, accounting for 38.25%, 35.01%, and 18.36%, of which imports from Japan are the largest.

In November, the main import trade modes were general trade, logistics goods in areas under special customs supervision, and processing trade with imported materials. Among them, general trade accounted for the largest proportion, with an import volume of 1,600 tons, accounting for 43.37%, followed by logistics in areas under special customs supervision For goods, the import volume is 1,500 tons, accounting for 38.23%. The third place is the import processing trade, with an import volume of 0.07 million tons, accounting for 18.39%.

In November, the top three registered places of import enterprises are: Jiangsu Province, Shandong Province, and Shanghai City, accounting for 73.21%, 18.36%, and 7.88% respectively. The main customs declaration places of enterprises are still concentrated in the coastal areas, and Jiangsu Province ranks No. one.

In December 2022, the international crude oil fluctuates, the domestic demand is poor, and the enthusiasm of the industry to import is limited. Zhongyu Information predicts that the import volume will continue to fluctuate at a low level, which may decrease compared with the previous month. In terms of export volume, foreign terminal demand is also relatively high In the downturn, the industry's enthusiasm for export is also limited. It is expected that the export volume will continue to remain low.