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As freight and logistics rates climb, farmers find their break‑even points shrinking, forcing reevaluation of fertilizer purchases and supply chain strategies. This article explores how transport shocks ripple through farm economics, input costs, and overall profitability.
India's proposed anti-dumping duties on selected US chemical shipments and duty-free treatment for domestic polyurethane raw materials could reshape regional food-contact packaging costs. Procurement teams should assess supplier strategies and raw material exposure before pricing changes reach downstream markets.

C&EN's 2026 outlook highlights growing policy attention on food additives, consumer chemicals and environmental exposures alongside broader industrial deregulation. Here's what procurement professionals should watch as regulatory priorities evolve.

This week's specialty chemical intelligence highlights five procurement priorities, from supply chain resilience and helium planning to LABSA sourcing, biosurfactants, and regulatory readiness.

Bangladesh is evaluating the restart of its state fertilizer plants as ammonia supplies improve. The outcome will be closely watched for its impact on fertilizer availability, rice production, and regional food security during the 2026 growing season.

Northeast Asia’s benzene market is showing early signs of recovery as cracker operations improve and Gulf supply routes reopen. This analysis explains how gradual supply restoration may affect downstream chemical buyers in Q3 2026.
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