China’s LNG imports plunge over 20% on lower industrial demand

Monday, 28 July 2025

High spot LNG prices and subdued demand from industry made China’s LNG import plunge by more than 20% in the first quarter of this year. Fast build-out of liquefaction capacity in the US, Canada and Qatar will ease market tightness from 2026, fostering robust demand growth in Asia’s price-sensitive markets, the International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts.


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