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Deloitte expects overcapacity in polyethylene, polypropylene, olefins and aromatics to persist throughout 2026. Chemical buyers may benefit from competitive pricing, but weak producer margins, plant closures and shifting trade flows create longer-term sourcing risks.

The C&EN Global Top 50 2026 confirms that even BASF — the world's largest chemical company

Drug shortages remained a major concern throughout H1 2026 as geopolitical disruptions, concentrated API production, and emerging demand for GLP-1 manufacturing inputs reshaped pharmaceutical procurement strategies for H2.
The Hormuz crisis reshaped global fertilizer flows, accelerating growth in North America, India and China. This article examines the top agrochemical suppliers, their market shares, and emerging trends in urea, phosphate and potash distribution.

As global shipping routes begin normalizing after the Hormuz disruption, the Panama Canal is experiencing renewed congestion. Chemical shippers should prepare for extended transit times and scheduling uncertainty through Q3 2026.

China’s tightening export controls on herbicides and pesticides have triggered a ripple effect across the global agrochemical market. Producers and buyers are now diversifying sourcing strategies and bolstering inventory buffers to navigate emerging supply risks and ensure crop protection continuity.
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