Vanillin and the Madagascar Harvest: July Field Reports and What They Signal for H2 Pricing

Hidden Cost Drivers Behind Caustic Soda Flakes in 2026

Coatings: The AmSty Polystyrene Restart Signal and What It Means for Coatings-Sector ABS Buyers

The potential restart of AmSty’s Torrance plant may signal improving styrene supply conditions. Discover what coatings manufacturers and ABS buyers should watch during H2 2026.

Acetic Acid: India's July 1 Duty Reinstatement in Numbers

India’s reinstatement of the 5 percent customs duty on acetic acid imports raises landed costs by approximately $27 to $30 per tonne beginning July 1. For Indian manufacturers, the increase remains below April’s crisis peak pricing but represents a permanent structural cost change for H2 2026 procurement planning.

Urea Price Direction: Does Brent Below $80 and Hormuz Record Transit Signal Further Correction?

Urea prices have already fallen 36% from April highs, but improving Hormuz shipping and lower Brent crude suggest only modest further correction ahead. For fertilizer buyers, the strongest buying opportunity may already be unfolding before Q3 market stabilization begins.

Palm Fatty Acid Distillate (PFAD): The Low-Cost Oleochemical Feedstock Gaining Ground

Palm Fatty Acid Distillate is emerging as a strategic feedstock for soap, biodiesel and oleochemical manufacturers. Competitive pricing, strong palm oil processing volumes and growing industrial demand are strengthening PFAD's position in global supply chains.

Understanding Citric Acid Pricing Cycles: What Drives Market Ups and Downs?

Citric acid pricing cycles follow predictable patterns shaped by feedstock costs, Chinese production trends, seasonal beverage demand and global trade policies. Learn how buyers can anticipate market swings and make better procurement decisions in a volatile food ingredients market.