Chemicals News Today

During September 11-17, 2026, China's methanol industry chain prices rose, driven by supportive supply-demand fundamentals and gains in downstream products.

In August, China's paraxylene imports rose 15.34% month-on-month to 591,200 tonnes due to unit restarts and better demand, but plunged 32.51% year-on-year amid Asian supply disruptions.

The EU introduced standardized rules for chemically recycled PET in beverage bottles, establishing mass balance accounting, fuel exclusions, and traceability to boost advanced recycling investments.

Shree Pushkar Chemicals & Fertiliser has successfully expanded its annual dyes production capacity by 6,000 metric tons at its manufacturing facility located in Ratnagiri.

The war on Iran exposed vulnerabilities in the global plastics supply chain, causing soaring petrochemical costs, supply shortages, and price hikes for everyday goods, highlighting the urgent need for a Global Plastics Treaty.

The Agro Chem Federation of India has proposed a Rs 5,000-7,000 crore government scheme to build self-reliance in agrochemicals, reduce China dependence, and boost domestic manufacturing over seven to eight years.

The global ethylene glycol market is projected to reach USD 40.1 billion by 2031, growing at a 4.2% CAGR, driven by polyester, PET packaging, automotive coolant demand, and rising bio-based production.

The global pesticide intermediates market is projected to reach $754 million by 2035, driven by herbicide demand and expanding Indian and Latin American supply chains following a recent downturn.

The global rust inhibitor concentrates market will grow at a 4-6% CAGR through 2035, driven by industrial expansion, aging hydraulic systems, and tightening corrosion standards, with strong demand expected in India.

Tata Chemicals' Mithapur facility won two Platinum Awards at the 21st CII National Six Sigma Competition, marking its 19th win for operational excellence and data-driven projects.