Disruptions to passage through the Strait of Hormuz have tightened oil and gas supplies, making energy security and decarbonization key drivers for investment in clean

Policies aimed at ensuring supply and boosting production continue to exert downward pressure on the market. Compounded by sluggish end-user demand, price cuts for third-party

According to customs statistics, China’s cotton yarn exports reached 25,900 tons in August 2026, an increase of 8.56% from the previous month. In September, exports

According to statistics from the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China, natural rubber imports in September 2026 totaled 489,500 tonnes—an increase

The domestic sulfur market is generally exhibiting a weak trend today. At the ports, the spot market for granular sulfur along the Yangtze River continues

On October 26, price indices for various specifications of diammonium phosphate (DAP) in the domestic market remained stable: the index for the mainstream 64% granular

On October 26, price indices for various grades of monoammonium phosphate (MAP) in the domestic market remained stable: the index for 55% powdered MAP stood

As of October, production cuts in the polysilicon industry have transitioned from plans to reality. However, the spot market has not experienced the robust rally

While most chemical commodities have strengthened due to geopolitical factors, the spot market for caustic soda has moved in the opposite direction—downward—driven primarily by an

A recent analysis by S&P Global warns that disruptions to key maritime energy corridors could extend well beyond oil and gas markets. Such disturbances may

Despite the fact that shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to impact the global chemical supply chain—taking nearly 20% of ethylene production capacity

Internationally, persistent geopolitical tensions have driven up crude oil prices, providing cost-side support for methanol. In Iran, production shortfalls have become more pronounced; widespread plant

On October 22, spot silver plummeted by as much as 5% during intraday trading, while spot gold also fell below $4,050 per ounce—hitting its lowest

Although the profit margins of steel mills have recently seen a slight recovery, they remain at their lowest levels since 2021. Daily pig iron production

European natural gas prices have spiked once again, intensifying concerns over energy supplies for the upcoming winter. On October 23, the Dutch TTF futures—the benchmark for

In recent years, the fiscal expenditure of major overseas economies has increased significantly, pushing the global debt level to a historical high. Meanwhile, to combat

Since the beginning of 2026, urea futures prices have experienced wide fluctuations, driven by factors such as geopolitical conflicts, export policies, and a loose supply-demand

Brent crude retreated from a six-month high as senior officials from several nations traveled to Tehran to push for the resumption of security talks, easing

According to monitoring data from Sunsirs, the soybean meal market has weakened throughout October, showing a persistent downward trend. The average market price for soybean

Recently, as geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East have intensified—with frequent attacks on shipping infrastructure and energy-producing regions near the Red Sea and the Strait