The global natural rubber market moved strongly higher during Q2 2026, with prices increasing across major producing and consuming regions. The main reason for the rise was tighter supply caused by unfavorable weather conditions in important rubber-producing areas. At the same time, demand from tire manufacturers remained healthy, while lower latex arrivals during important harvesting periods...
The global glass fibre market remained relatively balanced during the first quarter of 2026, although individual regions experienced different price movements. Production costs were generally stable because important raw materials such as silica, limestone, and various chemicals did not see major changes for most of the quarter. At the same time, demand from construction, automotive, wind...
The Polyetherimide market in India moved higher during Q2 2026, with values increasing by 7.8% compared with the previous quarter. The market remained supported by firmer import costs, steady demand, and continued purchasing from industries that use high-performance engineering polymers. Although PEI is a specialized material and is not consumed in the same volumes as common plastics, its...
The global Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate market moved higher during Q2 2026 as rising feedstock costs, tighter supply, and higher logistics expenses continued to support the market. Conditions were particularly firm during the first part of the quarter, when disruptions in the Middle East affected the movement of naphtha and created additional uncertainty for Asian petrochemical producers....
The global PEEK market moved higher during Q2 2026, with prices increasing across several markets as international shipping problems and firm production costs created pressure on the supply chain. Polyether Ether Ketone is a high-performance engineering polymer used in applications where ordinary plastics may not provide enough heat resistance, strength, chemical resistance, or long-term...
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...
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