Crude Oil Prices WTI107.89▼1.9%

Crude Oil Prices Brent115.22▼3.0%

Henry Hub Natural Gas Spot Price3.1▼5.5%

Global Price of Copper13,542.82▼0.1%

Global Price of Aluminum3,158.27▼8.2%

Global Price of Wheat228.74▲14.6%

Global Price of Corn213.19▲8.9%

Global Price of Cotton88.78▲2.9%

Global Price of Sugar14.81▲6.5%

Global Price of Coffee359.16▲16.7%

Global Price Index of All Commodities193.2▼0.7%

Gold4,006.82▲0.1%

Crude Oil Prices WTI107.89▼1.9%

Crude Oil Prices Brent115.22▼3.0%

Henry Hub Natural Gas Spot Price3.1▼5.5%

Global Price of Copper13,542.82▼0.1%

Global Price of Aluminum3,158.27▼8.2%

Global Price of Wheat228.74▲14.6%

Global Price of Corn213.19▲8.9%

Global Price of Cotton88.78▲2.9%

Global Price of Sugar14.81▲6.5%

Global Price of Coffee359.16▲16.7%

Global Price Index of All Commodities193.2▼0.7%

Gold4,006.82▲0.1%

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LOGISTICS

Oct 22, 2026

Maharashtra to set up mega Chemical Industry Park Near Vadhvan Port

Maharashtra plans a 2,500–5,000 acre mega chemical industry park near Vadhvan Port, seeking Centre approval under the Grand Chemical Park scheme.

IMPORT-EXPORT

Himadri Speciality Chemicals plans Rs 1,613-crore capacity expansion across key businesses

REGULATORY

India Stormwater and Wastewater Conference 2026 to Bring Global Expertise and Industry Leaders to Chennai on October 27–28

PRICE MOVEMENT

Odisha plans shift to chemical-driven economy, targets India's USD 1 trillion chemical industry by 2040: CM Majhi

MARKET ANALYSIS

EMS-Chemie raises full-year sales guidance on strong new business

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Trends and Forecasts

Linear Alkylbenzene (LAB): Market Outlook and Detergent Industry Demand

Linear alkylbenzene (LAB) remains a key raw material for detergent manufacturing, supporting demand for laundry powders, liquid detergents and household cleaners. Explore the market outlook, regional demand drivers, feedstock costs and sourcing priorities shaping the LAB trade in 2026 and beyond.

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Supply Chain

Titanium Dioxide: Supply Chain Challenges and Raw Material Availability

Titanium dioxide supply chains face pressure from raw material availability, production costs, logistics and changing demand across coatings, plastics and paper industries. Explore the factors that influence supply reliability and the sourcing strategies procurement teams can use to manage disruption and secure consistent product quality.

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Applications and Buyers

Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate (SLES): Uses in Detergent and Personal Care Manufacturing

Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate (SLES) plays an important role in detergent and personal care formulations, helping manufacturers create effective cleansing products with rich foam. Explore its key applications, formulation considerations, quality requirements and sourcing factors for industrial buyers.

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Applications and Buyers

Soda Ash Light vs. Soda Ash Dense: Applications and Buyer Selection

Soda ash light and soda ash dense share the same chemical composition but serve different handling and processing needs. Explore their key differences, industrial applications and sourcing considerations to help procurement teams select the right grade for their operations.

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Trends and Forecasts

Caustic Soda: Global Market Trends, Demand and Price Outlook

Caustic soda remains a critical industrial chemical for pulp and paper, alumina, textiles, water treatment and chemical manufacturing. Explore the global demand drivers, regional supply dynamics, key price influences and procurement strategies shaping the caustic soda market in 2026.

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Applications and Buyers

How H₂O₂ Plays a Critical Role in Pulp and Paper Bleaching

Learn how hydrogen peroxide from optimizes pulp and paper bleaching with high brightness, lower costs, and eco-friendly performance.

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Chemical Price Trends

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Chemical Market Today

OCT 23

Methanol▲$282Firm

Ethylene▼$1,045Watch

Propylene▲$825Buy Window

Benzene▲$945Buy Window

Toluene▼$875Watch

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