
Diammonium Phosphate (Technical 18-46) - Morocco CAS: 7783-28-0

In early 2026 the global chemical market saw a dramatic price spike during the Hormuz crisis, only to reverse course by April even before shipping lanes fully reopened. This article dissects the panic‑driven surge, the factors that triggered the drop, and the procurement intelligence lessons that can help buyers mitigate volatility.

The reopening of Gulf export routes is improving n-paraffin availability, a key feedstock for LAB and LABSA production. As supply normalizes, detergent manufacturers may see easing costs in H2 2026, while buyers with existing contracts should review pricing adjustment clauses.

Strong exports from Belarus and Russia are helping stabilize potash markets despite ongoing fertilizer demand growth.

rea prices have fallen nearly 37% in a month after reaching multi-year highs during the Hormuz disruption. Procurement teams now face a market shaped by volatile supply, shifting trade flows and uncertainty over the second half of 2026.

By 2026 the sodium bicarbonate market will see a dip in industrial use driven by construction sector softness, while food‑grade demand stays flat. Europe’s supply chain faces energy‑price pressure, reshaping supplier dynamics and pricing strategies.

Hydrogen peroxide markets are entering a tighter phase as semiconductor manufacturing expansion accelerates demand across Asia. With European producers facing cost pressures and electronics-grade supply becoming increasingly constrained, procurement teams must reassess sourcing strategies ahead of critical Q3 contract negotiations.
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