China's Coatings VOC Standard and the Toluene, Xylene Procurement Shift

Coatings Raw Materials: H1 Closing Cost Review and H2 Correction Trajectory

Coatings manufacturers close H1 2026 having absorbed compounding cost increases across TiO2

Pharmaceutical Solvents Under Regulatory Pressure: ICH Q3C Updates and Procurement Impact

Acetic Acid Import Duty Returns in India: What Manufacturers Need to Know After July 1

India’s acetic acid import duty waiver ends on July 1, creating a new landed cost environment for manufacturers. This analysis explains the impact on textiles, pharmaceuticals, packaging and chemical procurement strategies.

Vanillin: Synthetic vs Bio-Based Price Dynamics as H2 2026 Supply Agreements Open

The vanillin market enters H2 2026 with stable synthetic supply, expanding bio-based production and continued pressure on natural vanilla prices. Procurement teams must balance cost, sustainability, regulatory requirements and product positioning before locking in flavour ingredient contracts.

Coatings Chemicals: Post-Crude Correction Raw Material Cost Roadmap for H2 2026

Architectural and industrial coatings manufacturers have been absorbing elevated raw material costs throughout H1 2026.

Citric Acid Price Cycle: China's Dominance Meets Global Demand Recovery in June 2026

China's dominance in citric acid production continues to influence global pricing as recovering demand and higher freight costs reshape market dynamics.