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Modern automated factory for the production of threads and yarns

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EU’s PTA Anti-Dumping Probe: Implications for Global Trade and Supply Chains

European chemical industry leaders are closely watching the European Union’s new anti-dumping investigation into purified terephthalic acid (PTA)...

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Chemical plant closures and overcapacity on-demand webinar

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[Webinar Recap] European Plant Closures and Asian Overcapacity: Global Chemicals in Transition

As the global chemicals sector navigates mounting pressures, two themes are at the forefront: European plant closures and Asian overcapacity. Ahead...

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Wooden blocks spelling the word TARIFFS with a small US flag placed on a map of the United States.

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Navigating the 2025 Tariff Maze: Impacts on Global Chemical Trade

In the volatile landscape of international trade as of September 2025, the chemicals sector is grappling with a surge in tariffs that threaten to...

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blue methanol barrels stacked on each other

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Methanol Market Tightness in the US Gulf Coast: Unpacking the Supply Crunch

The methanol market in the US Gulf Coast (USGC) is navigating a tight supply balance, with recent spot barge deals in Houston reflecting upward...

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anti dumping word or concept represented by wooden letter tiles on a wooden table with glasses and a book

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2025 Timeline: US and EU Anti-Dumping Duties and Investigations on Key Chinese Chemicals

In the ever-evolving world of global trade, anti-dumping measures continue to shape supply chains, particularly in the chemicals sector. For...

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BASF Achieves a Sustainability Milestone

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BASF Achieves a Sustainability Milestone: All European Performance Materials Plants Now REDcert² Certified

In a move that's sure to ripple through the world of green chemistry, BASF has announced that all of its Performance Materials division plants across...

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chemicals market news q3 2025

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Global Chemicals Market Q3 2025: Volatility Amid Overcapacity and Trade Tensions

The global chemicals industry is navigating a landscape of modest growth projections overshadowed by persistent challenges. The sector is on track...

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Man using mobile apps to monitor stock market analysis and trading activities on his laptop

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Navigating the Cycles of Chlor-Alkali Markets: Insights from Market Behavior and Forecasting Trends

Chlor-alkali plants produce caustic soda and chlorine in fixed proportions, 1.10:1.00, respectively, by weight. However, market demand is not fixed...

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resourcewise team posing at world chlor-alkali conference

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Insights from the 28th World Chlor-Alkali Conference: Trade Shifts, Demand Pressures, and the Road Ahead

At the 28th World Chlor-Alkali Conference held in June 2025, ResourceWise experts delivered a comprehensive look at the global chlor-alkali market...

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45th APLA Annual Meeting in Cancun, Mexico

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Join the Premier Petrochemical Event in Latin America: The 45th APLA Annual Meeting in Cancún

The Latin American Petrochemical and Chemical Association (APLA) is thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the 45th APLA Annual...

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layered sheets of colorful acrylic

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Chasing Value in the Acrylic Chain

In 2024, prominent integrated producers in the acrylic value chain with a significant global footprint reported shrinking profits from polymer...

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DCM Shriram's Strategic Leap: Acquiring HSCL for ₹375 Crore

On June 12, 2025, DCM Shriram Ltd. announced a transformative step in its growth journey, approving a definitive agreement to acquire 100% equity...

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