Why is demand for C12 lauric acid in Asia expected to pick up in Q3, according to the ICIS report?

Demand for C12 lauric acid in Asia is expected to pick up in Q3 due to restocking activity, with market players also keen on building inventory ahead of the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

What factors are driving growth in India's recycled plastics market, as reported by ICIS?

India's recycled plastics market is growing due to mandatory extended producer responsibility (EPR) norms, which are accelerating investment, improving adoption, and strengthening demand—particularly for recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET).

ICIS Asia Weekly Roundup: Fatty Acids, Plastics, and Petrochemicals Market Trends

Jul 6, 2026

ICIS Asia highlights Q3 fatty acid restocking driven by EUDR, India's recycled plastics growth, and persistent isocyanate oversupply. Meanwhile, South Korean petrochemical exports rose while Middle East conflicts reshape regional feedstock import dynamics.

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