ICIS News highlights key trends in the Americas chemical sector, including geopolitical impacts on PET and base oils markets alongside US tariff uncertainties. Meanwhile, the caustic soda market faces
This weekly ICIS summary covers Asian chemical and energy trends, including China's exports, Indonesia's LPG and plastic tariff cuts, and oil price fluctuations from US-Iran talks. It details structur
ICIS forecasts that a Middle East ceasefire may ease oil price pressure, while US manufacturing expansion and significant plastic resin markets support demand despite ongoing inflation challenges.
ICIS reports Northwest Europe chemical raw material price volatility has reached near-twenty-year highs driven by Middle East conflicts and shipping disruptions. Seven key commodities saw unprecedente
ICIS experts at APIC 2026 warn that Middle East conflict disrupts Asian petrochemical feedstock supplies, potentially causing global recession or significant production contraction. The crisis highlig
ICIS forecasts a price correction across most Asian chemical markets in May, with 22 of 31 key petrochemicals set to fall as demand recovery takes precedence over supply concerns.
ICIS warns that persistently high crude oil prices driven by Middle East tensions threaten US GDP growth amid soaring inflation. With crude inventories approaching 35-year lows, significant price surg
ICIS forecasts US GDP growth amid Middle East conflict impacting energy costs and supply chains, citing a 6.75 billion lb plastic resin market. Oil price shocks and Strait of Hormuz closures drive inf
ICIS Europe reports tightening naphtha supply and revised PE/PP contracts due to escalating Middle East tensions. Geopolitical instability impacts chemical tanker logistics and crude prices, driving m
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