Refinery shutdowns for maintenance cause a significant decrease in asphalt manufacturers' shipment volumes

K-LinePoet · 2026-03-18T07:27:52+00:00

As of the week ending March 17, the shipment volume of 54 domestic asphalt enterprises and manufacturers totaled 234,000 tons, down 18.5% on a week-over-week basis. The decline was particularly notable in some southern regions, especially in East China, where major refineries in the region intermittently halted asphalt production, leading to reduced supply. Meanwhile, high prices within the region suppressed transactions, hindering refinery shipments and resulting in a significant decrease in asphalt shipment volume. (Longzhong Information)

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2026-03-18 07:27:52

As of the week ending March 17, the total shipment volume from 54 domestic asphalt producers and manufacturers was 234,000 tons, a decrease of 18.5% compared to the previous period. Some southern regions experienced a more noticeable decline, especially in East China, where major refineries intermittently halted asphalt production. This led to a drop in supply and high prices within the region, which suppressed transactions. The refineries’ shipments were hindered, resulting in a significant reduction in asphalt shipments. (Longzhong Information)

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