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China’s Sulphur Imports Plunge 65% in August Amid Middle East Maritime Disruptions

Chinese customs data reported on September 24, 2026, revealed that China's sulphur imports fell 65 percent year-on-year in August to roughly 277,300 tonnes. The supply contraction caused average import prices to surge nearly 246 percent, or 3.5 times higher per tonne. The United Arab Emirates, South Korea, and Canada supplied 80 percent of China's August sulphur imports as shipments from other Gulf countries dropped sharply.

China–UAE News

China Sulphur Imports Drop 65 Percent as UAE Remains Key Supplier

Chinese customs data showed August 2026 sulphur imports dropped 65 percent year-on-year to approximately 277,300 tonnes due to Middle East maritime disruptions. Average import prices surged nearly 246 percent, with the UAE, South Korea, and Canada accounting for 80 percent of China's intake.

China–UAE News

Chinese-Linked Automaker Rox Begins Commercial Vehicle Assembly in Abu Dhabi

Chinese-linked automaker Rox has launched vehicle assembly at Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi, rolling out the first three Rox Adamas models bearing the Made in the Emirates mark. The 10,000-square-metre facility aims to reach an annual capacity of 20,000 units by 2027 and expand to 300,000 units by 2030. The project is part of Abu Dhabi's initiative to develop a domestic automotive manufacturing and export ecosystem.

Middle East Travel Alerts

Major Airlines Extend Flight Suspensions Across the Middle East and UAE

Senior military officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have convened over mounting airspace security threats following continued Houthi missile and drone strikes. Meanwhile, Iraq joined regional neighbors in curtailing Iranian commercial flight routes under pressure from US aviation penalties, causing widespread flight disruptions.