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.

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...

India's sugar sector can achieve chemical security by transforming sugarcane into integrated biorefineries, replacing ₹5,000 crore in imported ethanol-based chemicals and diversifying revenue streams.