Chemicals News Today

Saudi Arabia's falling film evaporators market is import-dependent and projected to grow at mid-to-high single digits through 2035, driven by water infrastructure, petrochemicals, and food processing investments.

Russia boosted fertilizer supplies to India, reaching 2.8 million tonnes in the first half of the year. Total BRICS supplies hit a record 23.4 million tonnes, highlighting strong agricultural trade partnerships.

In ESY 2025-26, India's ethanol supplies reached 895 crore litres by August, with grain-based feedstocks driving nearly 70% of the total, led significantly by maize and surplus FCI rice.

Shree Pushkar started commercial production at Unit-5, adding 6,000 MTPA to its dyes capacity. This integrated facility aims to meet rising demand, boost revenue, and scale domestic and global chemical sales.

Godavari Biorefineries secured a European patent for a biodegradable biofiller made from lignocellulosic biomass, designed to partially replace carbon black in rubber products and enhance industrial sustainability.

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.