Liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipping likely expanded in June globally. Panjiva analysis of three countries imports grew 51% to $5.2 billion, or by 24% when adjusting for price rises. Japan led the way, though on a quarterly basis Chinese purchases climbed 67%. The growth likely continued in July, with Japanese imports increasing 36%. Qatar has begun to capture a larger share of Chinese imports, climbing 168% on a year earlier in the second quarter. It could go further if Australian LNG export restrictions are put in place next winter.