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17 Sept 20263 min read

EU Moves Toward Tighter Controls on Chemical Imports

European countries are pushing for safeguard measures on chemical and plastics imports, particularly products such as PET, epoxy resins and glass fibres. The proposed measures could involve quotas or tariffs and are aimed at protecting Europe's chemical industry from rising import pressure.

17 Sept 20263 min read

China’s Chemical Exports Reshape Asian Trade Flows

China is becoming an increasingly important chemical supplier across Asia as disruptions to Middle Eastern supply alter regional trade flows. Competitive feedstock costs and available production capacity are helping Chinese producers capture additional demand in Asian markets.

17 Sept 20263 min read

India’s Chemical Exports Help Drive Strong August Trade Growth

India’s goods exports rose 26.1% year-on-year to $43.81 billion in August 2026, with chemicals among the major contributors alongside engineering goods, petroleum products and textiles. The growth was supported by demand from the US, EU, BRICS countries and other emerging markets.

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