Caustic Soda Pearls - China CAS: 1310-73-2


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

Brent crude price stability at $74.06 is giving chemical buyers a temporary reference point for Q3 contract planning. Procurement teams are watching energy markets closely as Gulf supply risks continue to influence commodity chemical pricing.

As H1 2026 closes, EUDR compliance for palm-derived personal care ingredients (CAPB, glycerin, lauric acid, oleic acid)

H2 2026 begins with a critical decision window for chemical procurement professionals. From India duty deadlines and Gulf supply recovery to freight renegotiation, fertilizer contracts, and regulatory compliance, these ten strategic decisions could define procurement performance for the rest of the year.
When shipping volumes plateau, the true pulse of the chemical market lies in the number of force majeure declarations. 48 active notices this month paint a picture of gradual recovery and reveal where supply disruptions still loom. In the ICIS chemical market, fewer force majeure claims mean a smoother flow of raw materials and finished goods.

India's temporary duty waiver has ended, reshaping chemical import costs from July 1, 2026. Here's what procurement teams and international suppliers need to know.
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