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Why Are Bio-Bunker Prices Moving Apart Across Major Ports?
Marine biofuel buyers are seeing different price signals at two of the world's leading bunkering hubs. In October, Singapore's tracked bio-blend...
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What a 50,000-Ton Chinese UCO Order Signals for US Biofuels
A major order for 50,000 tons of Chinese used cooking oil (UCO) bound for the US Gulf is drawing attention to the outlook for US biofuel feedstocks....
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Changing Global Plasticiser Trade Flows
The global plasticisers market is seeing a shift in international trade flows, with increasing volumes of material moving between regions and new...
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Singapore's Bio-Bunker Sales Rebound as Marine Fuel Markets Evolve
Singapore's bio-bunker market regained momentum in August, with sales rising approximately 45% from July. The recovery offers an encouraging signal...
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Global Forest Products Market Trends in the First Half of 2026
Global forest products markets experienced mixed conditions during the first half of 2026, with shifting trade flows, regional price differences, and...
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US Domestic SAF Supply Gains Ground as RIN Data Show Sustained Growth
US domestic sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply is showing a sustained recovery after an early-year decline.
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Global Epoxy Producers Face the Choice: Defend Price or Volume?
Raw material, energy, freight and logistics costs are rising, leaving epoxy resin producers with little room to absorb further increases. Yet the...
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MDI and TDI in 2026: When Tight Supply Masks Weak Demand
MDI and TDI markets have been shaped by an unusual combination of forces in 2026. Demand recovery has remained uneven, with several important...
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UPR Margins Under Pressure as Styrene Volatility Meets Weak Demand
Unsaturated polyester resin (UPR) producers have faced a difficult combination in 2026: volatile raw material costs and persistently weak downstream...
Glycols: 2027 Negotiations Will Begin amid Tight Markets and Elevated Prices
Asian glycol markets are expected to remain fundamentally tight in the coming weeks. Low import availability, improving but still low operating...
The European PET Market Is Looking for a Clear Direction
Expectations for lower PET prices have not materialized, as rising uncertainty continues to support higher raw material costs. There is limited room...
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Cost Competitiveness Moves Back to Center Stage in Chemicals Market
Across several major chemicals markets, competitiveness is becoming a more important driver of pricing and market balance than demand growth alone....