
Liquid Ammonia CAS: 166412-78-8

The European Union’s new customs duties on Russian nitrogen, phosphate, and potash have forced farmers and traders worldwide to rethink sourcing, logistics, and pricing strategies. This article explores how the tariffs are reshaping global fertilizer markets, freight routes, and procurement decisions across the agricultural supply chain.

Indonesia’s booming HPAL nickel refining pushes sulfuric acid demand to new highs, exposing the sector to Gulf sulfur supply risks. With convoys resuming, refiners must act swiftly to secure long‑term contracts before premiums rise again. The next 18 months will define margins for battery‑grade nickel producers.

As Ras Laffan resumes fertilizer exports, QAFCO is expected to prioritize long-term contract customers before spot buyers. Understanding the export queue can help ammonia and urea importers secure timely July shipments.
The 2024 Hormuz crisis rattled global chemical markets, forcing buyers to rethink sourcing. Japan, India, South Korea, the GCC, and Germany were hardest hit, with soaring costs, shortages, and a shift toward diversified procurement. Read how each region adapted its strategy.

Pharmaceutical-grade glycerin is experiencing sustained price pressure in 2026 as disruptions across the global oleochemical supply chain raise production costs. Pharmaceutical and personal care buyers are increasingly prioritizing supply security as the premium between pharma and technical-grade glycerin widens.

The PVC market has entered a new phase of volatility as VCM supply disruptions tighten global resin availability. Construction buyers across South Asia now face rising material costs, freight pressure and complex sourcing decisions as traditional supply routes shift.
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