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Chinese paraffin wax exports surged to their highest monthly level this year in May 2025, fresh trade data reveals. The strong offshore sales are helping absorb chronic domestic oversupply and providing crucial support for rising prices. In China’s mature paraffin wax market—a petroleum refining byproduct with steady downstream demand—exports have become the critical balancing mechanism against persistent oversupply.

Fushun Petrochemical Company has achieved a 20% surge in liquid paraffin production capacity following a targeted maintenance initiative dubbed the "Cleaning Campaign". Key operational data confirms post-maintenance feed rates now reach 50 tonnes/hour – up from 40 tonnes/hour – enabling daily production exceeding 800 tonnes, a milestone in high-purity paraffin manufacturing.

Brazil’s industrial engine runs on paraffin wax. From cosmetics and candles to packaging and tire manufacturing, this versatile hydrocarbon touches nearly every sector. Yet despite surging domestic demand, 78% of Brazil’s paraffin supply remains import-dependent – primarily shipped from Chinese ports at premium costs. As logistics bottlenecks and price volatility squeeze Brazilian manufacturers, a new solution emerges: strategic China-Brazil partnerships that transform supply chains from cost centers into competitive advantages.

Smarter Paraffin Exports: Leveraging China’s Tech Edge for Brazilian Buyers

When New York’s Museum of Arts and Design unveiled crystalline wax sculptures in 2023, few recognized their origin: the geological alchemy of Northeast China. As the epicenter supplying 72% of global specialty paraffin (ICIS 2024), Fushun’s low-sulfur crude oil is redefining creative frontiers for artists and designers worldwide.

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