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UNCTAD's formal Hormuz Strait Disruptions assessment one of the most authoritative quantifications of the crisis's trade impact

Unlike many chemical markets affected by the Hormuz disruption, electronic chemicals remain constrained due to structural semiconductor demand driven by AI and advanced chip manufacturing. Buyers should not expect supply conditions to ease alongside broader chemical markets in H2 2026.

By 2026, the MSG market remains dominated by Chinese suppliers, with Fufeng Group and Meihua Biotechnology leading the way. EU regulators scrutinize imports, yet Southeast Asia’s growing demand keeps China’s export edge strong. Learn why the umami ingredients market is evolving.

Petrochemical markets entered Q3 2026 with uncertainty still dominating procurement decisions. From Hormuz shipping recovery to Chinese MTO output and European cracker utilization, five critical variables could reshape chemical prices over the coming months.

Guinea’s bauxite export controls could reshape China’s aluminium supply chain, affecting alumina production, caustic soda demand and chemical procurement decisions. Buyers need to understand the downstream impact of changing raw material policies.

BASF’s EUR 7.7 billion coatings business sale changes the ownership structure of a major global coatings supplier. Chemical buyers should evaluate the potential impact on raw material demand, innovation and supplier relationships.
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