
Ferrous Sulfate Monohydrate CAS: 13463-43-9

The Bürgenstock roadmap and recent Hormuz transit data signal a clear path for QAFCO and SABIC to resume ammonia exports in Q3 2026. While force majeure conditions may lift in July, mine clearance delays could postpone full tanker capacity until August. Agricultural and industrial buyers should prepare for an improved but staggered supply outlook.

Gulf caustic soda supply is returning as Hormuz trade flows recover, creating new competition for Asian chemical suppliers. This analysis explains how buyers can prepare for changing pricing and sourcing options in Q3 2026.

The IRGC’s recent strikes on the "Ever Lovely" and "Kiku" tankers expose a stark contradiction between Iran’s foreign ministry and its armed forces. This internal conflict forces global chemical buyers to reassess the safety and legality of sourcing from Iranian petrochemicals amid shifting export waivers and maritime threats.

The Gulf’s ambitious green ammonia projects are facing a shift in timelines, with Saudi Arabia, UAE and Oman moving first commercial deliveries from 2026 to 2027–2028. This delay impacts offtake agreements, market expectations and the broader decarbonisation strategy across the region. TradeAsia explores the implications for investors and industry stakeholders.

Sulfuric acid demand is entering a new phase as Morocco's OCP Group expands phosphate processing capacity and strengthens its role in global fertilizer supply. Rising consumption in Morocco and Indonesian nickel projects is reshaping sulfur trade flows, tightening availability and influencing procurement strategies across agricultural and industrial markets.

The reopening of Gulf export routes is improving n-paraffin availability, a key feedstock for LAB and LABSA production. As supply normalizes, detergent manufacturers may see easing costs in H2 2026, while buyers with existing contracts should review pricing adjustment clauses.
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