
Broken Rice

Algeria’s Annaba port is accelerating its expansion to meet a 2027 deadline, adding thousands of workers and new logistics capacity. The project strengthens the country’s position in the global phosphate market and enhances fertilizer supply chains. Read how the upgrade transforms maritime operations and market dynamics.

The first week of July marks the beginning of Rajasthan's guar planting season. Early planting progress and monsoon conditions will influence guar gum supply for both the food and oilfield industries during the 2026–27 marketing year.

China’s urea export limits and aggressive methanol-to-olefins (MTO) rates set the stage for 2026 chemical flows. July pricing decisions will reveal whether China will defend its crisis‑era share or recalibrate toward market balance. Global buyers must watch China’s export strategy closely.

USP-grade propylene glycol supply is beginning to improve as Gulf chemical logistics recover, but pharmaceutical-grade availability will lag industrial-grade by several weeks. Buyers should secure Q3 supplier volumes now before delayed demand pushes the market tighter again.

Chemtrade Logistics continues to show supply stability in the sulphuric acid market after reaffirming its 2026 EBITDA guidance. This analysis explores what the company’s position means for North American buyers managing chemical supply risk.

ChemCon Asia 2026 in Singapore is redefining chemical trade strategies across Asia, with a focus on CBAM compliance, ASEAN market dynamics, and supply chain resilience amid the Hormuz crisis. The event underscores sustainability as the new competitive edge.
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