China and India posted the biggest declines in liquefied natural gas imports during the 2025 calendar year, according to the International Gas Union. The reported drop reached 8.9 million tonnes for China and 1.5 million tonnes for India, making them the two largest decreases highlighted in the latest data.
The figures point to a notable shift in LNG buying patterns across two of Asia’s most important energy markets. Because China and India are major consumers in the global gas trade, changes in their import volumes are closely watched by suppliers, traders and policymakers.
The scale of China’s decline stands out in particular, far exceeding the drop reported for India. Together, the reductions suggest weaker import demand from both countries compared with the previous period, according to the IGU’s calendar-year assessment.
The reported fall in LNG imports is likely to remain a key focus for the energy market, as traders assess how lower purchases from major Asian buyers could influence regional demand trends and the broader global LNG balance in 2025.
