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China Acetic Acid, VAM and Caustic Soda Outlook 2026: Oversupply Sets the Tone
Temporary export surges and feedstock shocks lifted several Chinese chemical markets in H1 2026, but structural oversupply quickly reasserted itself.
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China PX, PTA, PA 66 and Isocyanates: Mid-Year 2026 Market Review
Geopolitical premiums have faded across several Chinese petrochemical chains, leaving supply, demand and producers’ ability to pass through costs as...
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Caustic Soda Market Outlook 2026: Freight, Outages and Structural Change
Caustic soda volatility in H1 2026 was driven less by demand growth than by outages, vessel constraints, freight disruption and changing trade flows.
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Epoxy Resin Market Outlook 2026: Feedstock Costs Support Prices as Demand Lags
Epoxy resin prices rose sharply in early 2026 as feedstock costs increased, but weak demand and shifting geopolitical risk created an uneven...
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China PET Packaging Resin Outlook 2026: Capacity Growth Slows, but Pressure Returns
Disciplined production and fewer capacity additions supported Chinese PET resin prices and margins in H1 2026, but new H2 supply could reverse part...
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MDI and TDI Market Outlook 2026: Supply Disruptions Meet Weak Demand
Regional outages and logistics disruption tightened MDI and TDI supply in H1 2026, while weak downstream demand kept buyers focused on immediate...
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North American Solvents Outlook 2026: Stocking Cycles Cannot Mask Weak Demand
A temporary inventory-building cycle lifted North American solvent prices, but weak underlying demand and global competition continue to define the...
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Plasticizer Market Outlook 2026: Prices Soften as Buyers Destock
Plasticizer markets moved from feedstock-driven escalation toward softer pricing in H1 2026, although crude oil, regional outages and trade actions...
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The Real Battle for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Starts with Feedstocks
When people talk about sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), the conversation usually revolves around airlines.
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Europe’s Caprolactam, PET and MEG Markets: Imports and Trade Policy Shape H2 2026
European caprolactam, PET and MEG markets face import pressure, low operating rates and changing trade policy in H2 2026.
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Acrylic Monomers and ABS in H2 2026: Trade Measures, Imports and Margin Pressure
Acrylic monomer and ABS markets are entering H2 2026 with greater supply risk, uncertain trade policy and weak downstream demand limiting pricing...
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Unsaturated Polyester Resin Outlook 2026: Weak Demand and Uneven Regional Pricing
Unsaturated polyester resin markets showed brief seasonal and feedstock-driven strength in H1 2026, but underlying demand remained weak across North...