Fertilizer Trade Intelligence: How Procurement Teams Should Reprice and Recontract in Q3 2026

QAFCO's Export Queue: Which Buyers Get Priority When Ras Laffan Starts Loading

As Ras Laffan resumes fertilizer exports, QAFCO is expected to prioritize long-term contract customers before spot buyers. Understanding the export queue can help ammonia and urea importers secure timely July shipments.

Global Fertilizer Watch: Five Market Shifts Reshaping Procurement Decisions in 2026–2029

Polyethylene: US Ethane Advantage Tested as Gulf PE Returns to Asian Markets

The polyethylene market enters a new competitive phase as Gulf producers restore exports to Asia following recent shipping disruptions. Procurement teams now face changing freight economics, narrowing cost advantages and new sourcing decisions that could reshape polyethylene trade through the second half of 2026.

China Chemical Watch: Gulf Competition Returns — Beijing's Industry Policy Response

China became the world's swing supplier during the Hormuz crisis, filling global supply gaps across commodity and specialty chemicals. As Gulf exports recover in H2 2026, Beijing is strengthening domestic chemical manufacturing while international buyers shift toward balanced multi-origin sourcing strategies.

TITLE: India Duty Waiver Expiry June 30: What the Tariff Reversal Means for Fertilizer and Agrochemical Imports

India's emergency customs duty waiver on key chemical and petrochemical imports ends on June 30, 2026. The policy reversal could raise input costs for agrochemical manufacturers and fertilizer blenders, making Q3 procurement planning more critical than ever.

Propylene Market Volatility in 2026: CFR Prices Reach $1,500/Tonne as Vietnam's NSRP Force Majeure Extends

The propylene market in Southeast Asia experienced significant volatility in 2026 as CFR prices surged to $1,500/tonne during peak supply concerns. With Vietnam's NSRP force majeure extending through Q2 and speculative trading amplifying market swings, buyers face a challenging procurement environment despite easing geopolitical fears.