Market Trends

Top petrochemical executives warned the industry is undergoing a structural shakeout — not a cyclical dip — as oversupply, trade barriers, and China's rising self-sufficiency rewrite the competitive rulebook.

Discover ICBS 2026, Southeast Asia's leading cafe and beverage trade show, happening May 7–9 in Kuala Lumpur, featuring 650+ brands, 13,000+ attendees, global exhibitors, and the latest coffee industry trends.

China's industrial firms posted 15.5% profit growth in Q1, driven by strong manufacturing and private sector gains, while key industries showed mixed performance across segments.

THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2026 returns to Bangkok on 26–30 May as its largest edition ever, bringing together 3,300+ exhibitors, 88,000+ trade visitors and key global F&B sourcing opportunities across 140 markets.

Rising crude oil prices are pushing costs through the pharmaceutical supply chain, with vitamins and sartan APIs leading price increases as capacity cuts and supply disruptions reshape the market.

EU fuel prices surged in March, with diesel rising over 19% month-on-month and gasoline up more than 10%, according to Eurostat, highlighting broad inflationary pressure across member states.

Global urea supply chains are under severe strain as geopolitical conflict, energy price spikes, and infrastructure disruptions trigger widespread production cuts, tightening fertilizer availability ahead of spring planting season.

Global ethylene capacity cuts are reshaping trade flows, with China, the U.S., and the Middle East emerging as key exporters. China now faces pressure to cut costs and scale high-end materials to address structural imbalances.

Djazagro 2026, North Africa's top agri-food trade show, returns April 12–15 at SAFEX Algiers, uniting 25,000+ professionals and 650+ exhibitors to showcase food processing, packaging, and industry innovations.

Chinese titanium dioxide producers, led by LB Group, have launched a second wave of price increases due to rising raw material costs and strong export demand, keeping the market firm and upward.