
Calcium Carbonate (Feed Grade) CAS: 2836-50-00

Chemeurope confirmed that German chemical and pharmaceutical production fell by 2.8% in Q1 2026

ECHA's upcoming SVHC candidate list update could introduce new compliance obligations for pharmaceutical excipient supply chains. Procurement and regulatory teams should prepare monitoring procedures to identify affected substances as soon as new candidate entries are published.

Japan's chemical industry closes H1 2026 having overcome its most severe naphtha supply disruption in decades through strategic reserves and diversified imports. As crackers prepare for a gradual recovery, buyers should focus on improving supply security rather than expecting an immediate return to full operating rates.

Nutrien is expected to report exceptionally strong Q2 2026 earnings as sanctions on Russian and Belarusian potash combine with Hormuz supply disruption to tighten global markets. Potash buyers should watch July guidance closely before negotiating H2 contracts.

Lower crude oil prices are beginning to create conditions for freight rate relief, but the benefits will not appear immediately. Understanding the timing of bunker fuel resets, spot market adjustments and contract renegotiations is critical for chemical buyers entering Q3 2026.

The OlinHuntsman merger creates a new North American chemical powerhouse with deep integration across chlor-alkali, polyurethanes, epoxies and specialty chemicals. For buyers, suppliers and traders, the transaction could influence supply chains, pricing dynamics and sourcing strategies for years to come.
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