The US LLDPE market faces fresh supply uncertainty following Formosa Plastics USA’s force majeure declaration at its Point Comfort complex, effective October 29, 2026. Although the affected production ...

India’s VCM market strengthened amid rising upstream costs, tighter import availability, and improved downstream demand. Higher feedstock expenses, elevated freight and insurance costs, and reduced ...

The North American paints and coatings solvents market witnessed a significant upward trend during Q2 2026, supported by healthy demand from the construction, automotive, industrial, and protective ...

H1 2023: During H1 2023, key producers of Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) were Formosa Plastics Corporation, Sinopec, and Hanwha Total Petrochemical. However, Sinopec held the largest production capacity ...

Supply stability: near-nameplate operating rates and recent capacity additions kept output adequate, limiting upward pressure. Cost driver: mid-quarter increases in fatty-acid C8 and higher ...

Why did the price of Low Smoke Zero Halogen change in June 2026 in North America? Producer Price Index surged 5.5% year-over-year in June 2026, elevating raw material and energy costs. Retail sales ...

PPI rose 5.0% year-on-year in September 2026, increasing Sodium Iodide production costs. China's manufacturing sector expanded in September 2026, boosting industrial demand for Sodium Iodide. Low ...

Producer Price Index climbed 6.3 percent in September 2026, increasing MPK production costs. Retail sales rose 6.3 percent in September 2026, boosting MPK demand in various end-use markets. Consumer ...

Why did the price of Calcium Formate change in June 2026 in North America? Seasonal construction activity increased demand for concrete additives and dry-mix mortar formulations, supporting the Price ...

U.S. crude oil prices are expected to decline further in June 2026, driven by persistent global oversupply and weakening demand. The EIA forecasts WTI falling to mid 80 bbl in 2026 as inventories ...

Solenis invests in Guangxi plant to boost regional supply, sustainability, and support growing Asia-Pacific pulp and paper market demand. Solenis has officially commenced construction of a new ...

The worldwide phosphoric acid sector is undergoing a protracted slump due to factors such as oversupply, low fertilizer consumption, and scrapped tenders across India and Bangladesh affecting market ...