Chemicals News Today

Kenya's suspension of Tata Chemicals' soda ash operations risks 350,000 tonnes in annual exports and hundreds of jobs, as the government pushes for domestic glass manufacturing and value addition.

In the early hours of September 11, Ukrainian long-range FP-5 Flamingo missiles attacked the Volgogradpromproekt specialty chemicals plant in Volgograd, Russia.

Syensqo is investing in a new aromatic polymer formulation line in Panoli, scheduled for 2028, which will double the complex's processing capacity and strengthen local specialty materials manufacturing.

Cellulosic fibre prices are firming as the industry prepares for the upcoming EU Deforestation Regulation, impacting dissolving wood pulp imports and driving interest in traceable pulp solutions across Europe.

Nepal has started receiving 60,000 tonnes of chemical fertiliser, including urea and DAP, purchased from India via a government-to-government agreement to ensure adequate supplies for the upcoming winter wheat season.

A new US trade deal offers Bangladesh zero-tariff apparel access tied to US cotton and fiber purchases, though benefits depend on input costs, legal stability, and quota finalization.

Salicylates and Chemicals Pvt Ltd, a family-owned speciality chemicals manufacturer, is evaluating its maiden fundraise and has already roped in an...

Chinese experts warned that EU protectionism and trade barriers on chemicals and plastics will not solve industry woes driven by high energy costs and capacity declines.

LICO Materials partnered with Epsilon Advanced Materials to supply recovered graphite from lithium-ion batteries, supporting India's goal to meet an estimated 200,000 to 230,000 tons of annual graphite demand by 2030.

MacDermid Alpha will showcase advanced electronics materials, including UVFlex conformal coating and specialized solder pastes, focusing on reliability and performance at Productronica India 2026.