Japan’s Chemical Sector Faces Warning as Chinese Imports Skyrocket Amid US-Iran Conflict

Purchases of Chinese plastic materials surge 52% since the onset of the US-Iran war

This ethylene plant in Takaishi is operated by Japan’s Mitsui Chemicals group. (Mitsui Chemicals)

EMI OKADA and MANA KUBOTA

September 26, 2026 02:03 JST

TOKYO — Heightened imports of Chinese plastic and chemical materials, driven by the ongoing US-Iran conflict, have triggered alarm among Japanese suppliers.

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