China’s LNG Imports Are Poised for a Rebound This Year
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China's LNG imports are expected to rebound this year, driven by lower prices, with analysts predicting a 3-10% increase in purchases to between 70.5-75.5 million metric tons.
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China’s LNG imports are set to rebound this year, rising by between 3% and 10% from 2025, driven by lower prices that are expected with the new supply wave, analysts have told Reuters. Purchases from China, the world’s top LNG importer, are set to total between 70.5 million and 75.5 million metric tons this year, which would be a 3-10% increase compared to 2025, analysts at several energy intelligence firms told Reuters. Last year saw a rare 10% drop in China’s imports. LNG demand softened considerably in 2025 as Chinese natural…
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Original article published by OilPrice.com on February 10, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.