Why are urea prices rising in Europe according to the news?

Urea prices are rising in Europe due to elevated geopolitical risks in the Middle East, which raise the prospect of prolonged supply disruptions threatening regional energy and fertilizer flows.

What is the outlook for Europe's bisphenol A (BPA) market in the second half of 2026?

Europe's BPA fundamentals are expected to remain muted in H2 2026, with upside cost risk and import supply chain uncertainty adding complexity amid ongoing rocky Middle East geopolitics.

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Jul 20, 2026

ICIS Europe reports rising crude and urea prices due to geopolitical tensions, while German chemical production declined in H1 2026 and heatwaves disrupted regional logistics networks.

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