ChemicalsBlog
ChemicalsBlog
All
LoginSUBSCRIBE
homeHomearticleBlogs
gavelRegulations
descriptionReports & DataecoSustainability

Explore Pricing

dashboardPricing IntelligenceBrowse pricing intelligencelist_altView All PricesFull chemical price bookshow_chartPrice TrendsHistorical series & chartsswap_vertTop MoversBiggest gainers and declinersgrid_onPrice HeatmapCross-commodity price moves
monitoringMarket PulseLive market sentimentnewspaperPrice TrendsLatest pricing briefingsquery_statsShort-Term Forecasts7–30 day price outlookView All Pricesarrow_forward

Pricing Insights

Methanol Prices Firm in China on Strong Downstream Demand

calendar_todayMay 12, 2024

Chinese methanol spot prices edged higher as MTO operating rates improved and port inventories tightened.

Price Update

European Ethylene Contract Prices Settle Higher for May

calendar_todayMay 11, 2024

May ethylene contracts in Northwest Europe settled higher on tight cracker availability and firmer naphtha costs.

Market Move

Quick Links

timelineLong-Term Forecastsmenu_bookMethodologynotifications_activeCustom AlertsdownloadExport DatascienceFeatured Commoditieslibrary_booksRelated Reports
View Pricing Hubarrow_forward

Explore Insights

insightsMarket AnalysisBrowse market analysisscienceProduct Specific InsightsDeep dives by chemicaltrending_upTrends & ForecastsMarket trends and outlookswap_horizTrade InsightsImport-export & trade flowspaymentsPricing IndicesPrice indices and benchmarks
local_shippingSupply ChainSupply chain insightsgavelRegulatory & ComplianceGlobal regulatory updatesgroupsApplications & BuyersEnd-use industries & buyersView All Insightsarrow_forward

Top Market Insights

Quick Links

dashboardMarket Intelligence OverviewpolicyRegulatory CenterfactoryPlant Outage TrackerpublicTrade Flow Analyticslibrary_booksReports & Data Librarynotifications_activeCustom Alerts
View All Sectionsarrow_forward

Explore News

boltNews & InsightsBrowse news & insightsnewspaperLatest NewsNewest chemical industry storiesstarFeatured NewsEditor-picked top storiestrending_upTrending NewsMost-read stories right nowpublicRegional NewsAsia, Europe, Americas & more
show_chartMarket NewsPrices, balances & demandfactoryIndustry NewsCapacity, M&A and companiesscienceChemical NewsProduct and feedstock updatesView All Newsarrow_forward

Latest News

Global Methanol Market Outlook 2024–2025: Tight Supply, Strong Demand to Support Prices

calendar_todayMay 12, 2024

Methanol markets are entering a structurally tighter phase as new downstream demand from marine fuel blending and MTO expansions in Asia outpaces incremental supply additions. We expect prices to remain supported through H2 2025.

Featured

Europe's Chemical Logistics Face Disruption as Rhine Water Levels Drop

calendar_todayMay 11, 2024

Europe's Chemical Logistics Face Disruption as Rhine Water Levels Drop

Trending

Quick Links

swap_horizTrade NewsecoSustainability NewsgavelRegulatory NewsinsightsMarket InsightsmailNewsletterlibrary_booksRelated Reports
View News Hubarrow_forward

Explore Trade

dashboardTrade IntelligenceBrowse trade intelligenceanalyticsGlobal Trade AnalyticsVolume, value and route KPIsmonitoringTrade OverviewHigh-level market performanceshow_chartMarket PerformanceMomentum versus prior periodbar_chartTrade StatisticsKey trade metrics at a glance
southImport TrendsTop importing countries & flowsnorthExport TrendsTop exporting countries & flowsdownloadTop Importing CountriesLeading chemical importersView All Trade Analyticsarrow_forward

Trade Highlights

Quick Links

uploadTop Exporting CountriesscienceTop Traded ChemicalsmapTrade Flow Mapqr_code_2HS Code LookupinsightsTrade Insightslibrary_booksRelated Reports
View Trade Hubarrow_forward
ChemicalsBlog

Authoritative chemical market intelligence for traders, analysts, and supply chain professionals.

Tradeasia International Pte. Ltd133 Cecil Street #12-03 Keck Seng Tower
Singapore 069535
mail

Products

  • Market Intelligence
  • Pricing
  • Academy
  • Trade Intelligence
  • Blogs

Company

  • About Us
  • Careers
  • Contact Us
  • Sitemap

Legal

  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Cookie Policy

Subscribe to our newsletter

Get the latest market intelligence

© 2025 Tradeasia International Pte. Ltd. All rights reserved.

News & Insights

The most trusted source for chemical industry news, market intelligence and expert insights.

Breaking News

Petronas posts higher Q2 revenue, profit• 4h ago

View All Breaking Newsarrow_forward
MARKET INSIGHTS

America allowed avocados from across Mexico under stricter inspection rules in 2016; farmers reduced routine chemical use and nearby nitrogen pollution fell about 10%

Jul 31, 2026 • 2 min read

US News: If you live in America and love guacamole, there is a good chance the avocados in your bowl came from Mexico. What is surprising is that the rules use.

MARKET INSIGHTS

No middlemen: Thuvayoor Vadakku launches community-driven weekly market for organic produce

Jul 31, 2026 • 6 min read

MARKET INSIGHTS

India plans faster Semicon 2.0 approvals as global chip suppliers show interest: ISM CEO

Jul 31, 2026 • 2 min read

MARKET INSIGHTS

Truck Trailer Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report,

Jul 31, 2026 • 2 min read

Trending Now

View Allarrow_forward
  1. 1
    MARKET INSIGHTS2 reads

    Molecular dynamics simulation study on macroscopic mechanical deterioration and microscopic hydration mechanism of mudstone

  2. 2
    MARKET INSIGHTS2 reads

    Goat temporomandibular joint osteochondral defects for future regenerative studies of osteoarthritis-like degeneration

  3. 3
    MARKET INSIGHTS5 reads

    UPC Court of Appeal provides further guidance on its long-arm jurisdiction over non-UPC designations

  4. 4
    MARKET INSIGHTS6 reads

    PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG): Is Value Hiding in Plain Sight?

  5. 5
    MARKET INSIGHTS9 reads

    Plumbing supplier Geberit offsets raw materials spike from Iran war

  6. 6
    MARKET INSIGHTS12 reads

    PPG Industries (PPG) Could Be 10% Undervalued After Dividend Yield Draws Fresh Attention

  7. 7
    MARKET INSIGHTS14 reads

    Korean parent mulling options, Lotte Chemical Titan clarifies amid report of sale, share price spike

  8. 8
    MARKET INSIGHTS15 reads

    UK gel nail ban: What it means and what has changed

  9. 9
    MARKET INSIGHTS16 reads

    Stocks to buy: 5 midcap and chemical stocks with up to 25% upside potential

  10. 10
    MARKET INSIGHTS18 reads

    The best place to hedge El Niño shocks to the food supply chain: BofA

schedule

Today in Chemicals

View All Updatesarrow_forward
16:05

Petronas posts higher Q2 revenue, profit

KUALA LUMPUR ─ Malaysia's Petronas Chemicals Group Berhad on Wednesday reported higher revenue for the second quarter but anticipates that the operating environment for the rest of the year will remain challenging due to geopolitical uncertainties, evolving trade policies and supply-demand imbalances.

13:26

ICAST-2026 at Manipal University Jaipur: Global Experts Converge on Sustainable Technologies, Green Hydrogen and the Future of Chemical Engineering

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], August 19: A major national dialogue on sustainable technology, innovation and India's green growth journey began at Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) with the inauguration of the International Conference on Advanced Sustainable Technologies (ICAST-2026). Organised by the Department of Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering, MUJ, with the Indian Chemical Council (ICC) as industry partner, the three-day international conference is being held from August 19 to 21, 2026.

12:12

India's Agro-Chemical Companies Seek Data Protection Law To Expedite Farm Innovation

In a joint statement, Crystal Crop Protection, Rallis India, Dhanuka Agritech, PI Industries and Godrej Agrovet, all members of industry body CropLife India, sought a five-year, time-bound data protection window starting from the first registration of a new molecule or new use.

10:31

Top Gainers & Losers on 19 Aug: Netweb Tech, Bata, Reliance Power, Bharat Dynamics, Tata Chemicals among top losers

Continuing its decline, the Indian stock market fell for the seventh consecutive session, driven by high crude prices and increased bond yields. The Nifty dropped to 24,078, while the Sensex closed at 76,909, with all major sectors losing ground except for technology stocks.

03:41

Stocks to buy: 5 midcap and chemical stocks with up to 25% upside potential

Axis Securities in its latest report listed out five midcap and chemical stocks on which it recommends ‘Buy’ rating, as it believes they offer an attractive combination of earnings visibility, structural growth and improving operating performance, based on earnings assessment and medium-term outlook. “We believe companies with strong balance sheets, differentiated capabilities and execution track records are likely to gain market share as industry conditions improve,” it said. Here are the five stocks with their respective target prices and upside potentials. Solid Bets

Latest News

65 articles · page 1 of 13

View All Newsarrow_forward
MARKET INSIGHTS

No middlemen: Thuvayoor Vadakku launches community-driven weekly market for organic produce

Driven by the motto My health, my wealth, the organisers state that the primary objective of this market is to encourage every household to.weekly community market, organic vegetable market Kerala, Thuvayoor Vadakku Dalava Nagar, direct to consumer organic produce, chemical free vegetables, Erath Thuvayoor Vadakku market, local community initiative Kerala, middlemen free vegetable market, backyard farming Kerala, home produced goods market, organic farming community, weekly market Sundays Kerala, women entrepreneurs food items, healthy eating initiative Kerala, zero middleman organic market

Malayala ManoramaJul 31, 20266 min read
Malayala ManoramaJul 31, 20266 min read
MARKET INSIGHTS

Tire Pyrolysis Oil Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis

Opportunities include converting tire waste into lower-cost industrial fuels and chemical feedstocks, expanding efficient continuous and fast pyrolysis...

GlobeNewswireJul 31, 20262 min read
GlobeNewswireJul 31, 20262 min read
MARKET INSIGHTS

Inventory to be treated as strategic assets till geopolitical tension subside: Syrma

During the earnings call on Thursday, India’s leading EMS player Syrma SGS Technology said that the industry is heavily impacted by the war as it faces supply shortage of key component parts and chemicals used for making PCBs.

The New Indian ExpressJul 30, 20263 min read
The New Indian ExpressJul 30, 20263 min read
MARKET INSIGHTS

How the heatwave is taking a toll on European industry as key waterways run low

Prolonged low water levels have forced several European industries, including oil refining, nuclear power and chemicals, to reduce output because of raw-material and cooling-water shortages.

EuronewsJul 30, 20262 min read
EuronewsJul 30, 20262 min read
MARKET INSIGHTS

Vahh Chemicals launches digital printing vertical with ₹25 lakh investment

Vahh Chemicals Ltd has launched a new vertical for Digital Printing Chemicals, investing ₹25 Lakhs initially. The move targets the textile printing industry with products like inks and coatings, aiming to diversify revenue and leverage operational synergies.

scanx.tradeJul 30, 20263 min read
scanx.tradeJul 30, 20263 min read

Regional News

View All Regionsarrow_forward

  • India plans faster Semicon 2.0 approvals as global chip suppliers show interest: ISM CEO

    Asia Pacific · Jul 31, 2026 · 2 Min Read

  • Aarti Industries Delivers Promising Q1 FY27; Reaffirms Long

    Asia Pacific · Jul 31, 2026 · 2 Min Read

  • Aarti Industries Delivers Promising Q1 FY27; Reaffirms Long-Term Growth Outlook

    Asia Pacific · Jul 31, 2026 · 2 Min Read

  • Aarti Industries Announces Leadership Transition to Further Strengthen Governance and Long

    Asia Pacific · Jul 31, 2026 · 2 Min Read

  • Navin Fluorine signs pact with DRDO for indigenous defence chemical project

    Asia Pacific · Jul 31, 2026 · 2 Min Read

Market Fundamentals at a Glance

View All Updatesarrow_forward
  • water_drop

    Feedstock Updates

    Naphtha, ethane, and LPG price trends

    trending_upMixed
  • local_shipping

    Logistics Updates

    Shipping rates and supply chain status

    trending_flatStable
  • factory

    Capacity Updates

    Plant outages and new capacity additions

    trending_downTightening
mail

Stay Ahead with Chemical Industry News

Get the latest market-moving news, price alerts, and expert analysis delivered to your inbox every morning.