Chemicals News Today

China's chemical market saw firm prices in September, driven by a 35.39% surge in acetic acid reaching CNY 4,603/MT, alongside rising costs for methanol, toluene, and mixed xylene.

The European Commission launched an anti-dumping probe into PVC imports from China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Mexico following a massive 1,249.7% surge in Chinese exports, threatening potential provisional tariffs.

European polypropylene prices rose by up to Euro 50/mt for spot and Euro 10/mt for contracts, driven by recovering buying activity, low inventories, and anticipated October price increases.

Excel Industries earned a Silver Rating in the EcoVadis Sustainability Assessment, ranking in the global top 15% for its environmental, social, ethical, and procurement practices across its three manufacturing facilities.

Asian Paints will increase product prices by approximately 3% starting November 1, 2026, to offset rising input and logistics costs following a strong Q1 FY27 net profit of ?1,539 crore.

India's fragmented chemical oversight and frequent industrial disasters, which caused over 130 major accidents and 259 deaths between 2016 and 2022, highlight an urgent need for a unified national safety code.

The Agro Chem Federation of India urged the government for a ₹7,500 crore support program and policy reforms to boost domestic agrochemical manufacturing, reduce costs, and enhance industry competitiveness.

Balaji Amines commenced commercial production at its upgraded acetonitrile plant in Solapur, achieving an enhanced capacity of 1,440 tons per month to boost domestic and international supply.

BASF is evaluating a feasibility study to build a new MDI production complex in Dahej, Gujarat, having secured an industrial land parcel to meet growing regional demand for polyurethane applications.

IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals is expanding its Barnala manufacturing unit to increase the company's annual ibuprofen production capacity to 18,000 metric tons.