
Ammonia Anhydrous CAS: 7664-41-7

Energy News Beat's April 2026 confirmed reporting shows South Korea cut cracker run rates by up to 50%

Bangladesh’s Aman rice season has begun, making nitrogen fertilizer availability a national priority. The limited convoy slots from Gulf suppliers force the Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation (BCIC) into a high‑stakes race against regional competitors. Delays could trigger a critical fertilizer shortfall for a country feeding over 170 million people.

QatarEnergy's suspension of LNG, ammonia and urea production has created one of the most significant disruptions to global nitrogen fertilizer markets in years. Even after shipping routes normalize, analysts expect fertilizer exports from the region to require up to 18 months to fully recover.

Caustic soda demand is expected to improve in H2 2026 as alumina refining and pulp sector activity gradually recovers after Hormuz-related cost pressures. Buyers and traders should monitor supply expansion, energy costs and industrial demand trends shaping the global caustic soda market.

Polyethylene markets are entering a new phase as Braskem gradually restores supply following months of allocation controls. While physical availability improves, procurement teams still face uncertainty from pricing volatility, ownership developments and shifting global trade flows.

India’s emergency duty waiver on 40 petrochemical products expires June 30, 2026, raising import costs for polymers, surfactants, and intermediates. Procurement teams now face a new pricing environment as downstream industries prepare for higher costs.
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