Caustic Soda Pearls - China CAS: 1310-73-2

The transfer of LyondellBasell's European assets to Velogy has introduced fresh uncertainty for buyers of adhesive raw materials. Procurement teams sourcing European EVA, VAM and acrylic acid should closely monitor production plans at the French and German cracker sites.
13 July 2026 Tradeasia Team

The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism introduces new reporting responsibilities for importers and their non-EU suppliers. This guide explains which products are covered, what emissions data must be collected and how procurement teams can prepare for CBAM compliance.
06 July 2026 Tradeasia Team

India's duty waiver expiry and the return of Gulf convoy shipments have reshaped the caustic soda market across Southeast Asia. Buyers now have multiple sourcing origins for Q3 contracts, making landed cost analysis more important than ever.
03 July 2026 Tradeasia Team
Prolonged geopolitical disruption is increasing the likelihood of force majeure declarations across energy and chemical supply chains. Procurement and legal teams should review contracts, supplier obligations and contingency plans before disruptions escalate.
21 July 2026 Tradeasia Team

Iran’s petrochemical industry emerged as the largest industrial casualty of the Hormuz War, with major production hubs reportedly suffering catastrophic damage. The resulting supply gap is reshaping methanol, fertilizer and polymer markets while creating one of the largest reconstruction opportunities in the global chemical sector.
23 June 2026 Tradeasia Team

The expiration of the temporary Jones Act waiver has restored standard domestic shipping rules across US chemical logistics. As Gulf Coast supply chains continue recovering, distributors and manufacturers are once again navigating a tighter domestic tanker market and higher coastwise transportation costs.
03 July 2026 Tradeasia Team
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