
Cocamidopropyl Betaine CAS: 61789-40-0

Most major chemical companies reported weaker sales and earnings during 2025, with DuPont standing out as a notable exception. Procurement teams should understand what these financial results reveal about demand, pricing and the future direction of the global chemical industry.

Saudi Arabia's chemical industry closes H1 2026 with SABIC's Ras Tanura terminal restart marking the clearest signal that Gulf petrochemical exports are recovering. As Q3 deliveries resume, international buyers should focus on contract sequencing and supplier engagement rather than assuming immediate spot market availability.

India's temporary customs duty exemption on Monoethylene Glycol expires at midnight, creating a major turning point for polyester manufacturers and chemical buyers. As Gulf supply improves and production costs ease, procurement teams must balance lower international prices against higher landed costs before finalizing Q3 purchasing strategies.

QAFCO and SABIC have restarted ammonia export operations to the Gulf, signaling a rebound in regional supply that will shape 2026 market dynamics. The move opens new sourcing options for fertilizer producers and industrial buyers, while influencing global ammonia prices and feedstock availability. Below we explore the implications for the market, pricing trends, and the broader fertilizer sector.

The US-Iran MOU has initiated a 60-day nuclear negotiation window running to August 2026, creating a key risk horizon for global chemical markets. Any breakdown in talks could escalate tensions around the Hormuz Strait, potentially disrupting supply chains and triggering volatility in commodity chemical pricing.

The 2026 Hormuz shock exposed critical procurement risks, reshaping sourcing, inventory, and supplier diversification practices for chemical buyers. Learn how the crisis forced a strategic pivot and what lasting changes are required to safeguard supply chains.
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