Chemicals News Today

China launched an anti-dumping probe into EU p-nitrotoluene imports, citing over 100 percent dumping margins and price drops of nearly 60 percent, impacting domestic producers between 2022 and 2025.

Petrochemical products have driven up the total quotation value at the Turkmen exchange, reflecting strong market demand and increased trading activity within the sector.

The global Zeolite 4A Pellets market is projected to expand at a 4-6% CAGR from 2026 to 2035, driven by rising demand in petrochemical drying, biogas upgrading, and molecular sieve dehydration.

India's chemical sector is recovering with Q1 FY27 revenue up 22 percent, but return on capital will take two to three years to improve due to excess capacity.

The global Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether market is projected to grow at a 3.2% CAGR through 2035, driven by rising demand for low-VOC waterborne coatings and high-purity industrial applications.

India's trade authority recommended anti-dumping duties of up to $218 per tonne on PET film imports from Bangladesh for five years, following similar moves on jute products.

Kuwait-backed Nghi Son refinery is selling 8,000 metric tons of polypropylene internationally, achieving 125% operational efficiency and boosting KPC's strategic global petrochemical growth.

ICAR and FCI signed an MoU to research eco-friendly grain fumigation using nitrogen and carbon dioxide, aiming to replace toxic chemicals over a three-year multi-phase project.

Aries Agro expanded its manufacturing capacity to 101,400 metric tonnes annually with a new Gujarat facility, reported a gross revenue of 917.64 crore, and advanced its digital and product portfolios.

ICAR and FCI signed a two-year MoU to develop sustainable alternatives to chemical fumigation, addressing pest resistance and environmental concerns in grain storage using nitrogen and carbon dioxide trials.