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China’s LNG imports down 10.6 percent in 2025

By LNG Prime Staff
China’s LNG imports down 10.6 percent in 2025
CNOOC's Zhuhai LNG import terminal (Image: CNOOC Gas & Power)

China, the world’s largest importer of liquefied natural gas, reported a 10.6 percent decline in LNG imports in 2025. However, Chinese LNG imports rose in December, for the second month in a row.

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