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Rosin chemistry remains at the heart of the global adhesive industry. As e-commerce packaging demand accelerates and sustainable feedstocks gain popularity, gum rosin and its downstream esters are becoming increasingly important to adhesive manufacturers worldwide.

Harrison Jacoby, director of PE at ICIS, confirmed in IOM3's March 2026 reporting that around 84% of Middle East

Portfolio restructuring among major specialty chemical companies is creating new procurement considerations for buyers. As asset sales continue across the industry, companies should review supply agreements and strengthen supplier continuity planning for H2 2026.

Middle East chemical supply recovery after the Hormuz crisis will likely take far longer than expected. With QatarEnergy extending force majeure and ICIS forecasting a 12–18 month normalization period, buyers should prepare for prolonged pricing pressure through H2 2026.

Styrene monomer, a key C8H8 building block, fuels the world’s plastics and rubber sectors. This article explores its synthesis, major applications, and the 2026 supply disruptions that threaten global production. Understand why the styrene market remains critical to modern manufacturing.

Discover how dicalcium phosphate (DCP) powers poultry, swine and cattle nutrition while rock phosphate drives the entire phosphate chain. Learn about Morocco’s dominance, the impact of the Hormuz crisis and the growing demand for high‑value crops. Plus, see why potassium nitrate is reshaping fertigation strategies.
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