The global Dimethyl Terephthalate (DMT) market moved higher during most of Q2 2026, with strong increases seen across several important markets. The main reason for the firm market was the rise in upstream costs and growing uncertainty in global energy supply. Geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran created concerns around crude oil production and shipments through the Strait...
The CPVC market experienced a strong rise during most of Q2 2026, with prices moving higher across several important markets before showing a clear correction in June. The main reason behind the firm market conditions was the increase in energy and petrochemical costs caused by geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran. These developments created uncertainty around crude oil...
The polyolefin plastomer market moved higher across several major regions during Q2 2026. The quarter started with strong cost pressure from the energy and petrochemical sectors, while geopolitical problems in the Middle East created uncertainty for producers, traders, and buyers. As the quarter progressed, the market gradually became more stable as some supply and trade disruptions eased. Even...
The polyolefin plastomer market moved higher across several major regions during Q2 2026. The quarter started with strong cost pressure from the energy and petrochemical sectors, while geopolitical problems in the Middle East created uncertainty for producers, traders, and buyers. As the quarter progressed, the market gradually became more stable as some supply and trade disruptions eased. Even...
The global Halo Butyl Rubber market moved higher during Q2 2026, with prices gaining support from higher raw material costs, limited availability, and steady demand from the tire and automotive industries. The market became more expensive as isobutylene costs increased and crude oil remained firm during much of the quarter. At the same time, maintenance work at several production facilities...
The global LLDPE market experienced a strong upward movement during Q2 2026. The market was influenced by several factors at the same time, including higher crude oil costs, tighter ethylene supply, supply-chain disruptions, and steady demand from packaging and flexible film industries. During April and May, the market faced stronger cost pressure as the escalation of the US-Iran conflict and...
The global polyethylene glycol market showed a generally firm direction during Q2 2026. PEG-400 and VPEG 2400 moved higher across several markets as geopolitical uncertainty, higher petrochemical feedstock costs, and controlled supply conditions affected the market. At the same time, demand from pharmaceuticals, personal care, construction chemicals, PCE applications, and other industrial...
The global Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) market moved moderately higher during Q2 2026. The market did not experience the kind of sudden increase seen in some other chemical markets, but prices gradually strengthened across several important regions. Steady demand from the spandex, textile, and specialty polymer industries provided a stable base for the market throughout the quarter....
The global Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR) market moved higher during the second quarter of 2026. The increase was mainly connected with tighter supply, higher raw material costs, and difficulties in moving products and feedstocks through important trade routes. The conflict in the Middle East and disruption around the Strait of Hormuz created uncertainty for producers, traders, and buyers. As a...
The global Polyolefin Elastomer market moved higher during Q2 2026, mainly because supply was tight, feedstock availability was limited, and production costs increased. The market faced a combination of higher raw material expenses and restricted product availability, which made it more difficult for buyers to secure material at earlier price levels.
During the quarter, limited availability of...
The global Isoprene Rubber market moved upward during the second quarter of 2026, with prices receiving support from higher feedstock costs, steady demand, and tighter supply conditions in several markets. The market was also affected by disruptions in international trade and transportation. Geopolitical tensions involving the US and Iran and problems around the Strait of Hormuz created...
The global Polypropylene Glycol market experienced a strong increase during Q2 2026. Prices moved higher across several major markets as producers and buyers dealt with rising propylene oxide costs, tighter material availability, and difficulties in moving raw materials. Geopolitical tensions also created additional uncertainty around logistics, making some buyers more concerned about securing...
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