


A previous 60-day Jones Act waiver eased fertilizer and petroleum transport during supply chain disruption. Chemical procurement and compliance teams should understand how similar regulatory measures could influence domestic logistics, freight availability and contingency planning.

India’s reinstatement of the 5 percent customs duty on acetic acid imports raises landed costs by approximately $27 to $30 per tonne beginning July 1. For Indian manufacturers, the increase remains below April’s crisis peak pricing but represents a permanent structural cost change for H2 2026 procurement planning.

OCP Morocco's July 2026 fertilizer tender is expected to establish the global benchmark for DAP pricing in Q3. Buyers worldwide are closely monitoring the results to guide procurement strategies and contract negotiations.

As Ras Laffan resumes fertilizer exports, QAFCO is expected to prioritize long-term contract customers before spot buyers. Understanding the export queue can help ammonia and urea importers secure timely July shipments.

India's temporary customs duty waiver on key pharmaceutical packaging polymers expires, reshaping procurement costs for medical packaging manufacturers. Here's what pharmaceutical companies should expect in Q3 2026.

Modified starch procurement for EU markets faces a critical compliance window as REACH Omnibus discussions and upcoming ECHA updates reshape supplier requirements. Buyers sourcing from Thailand and China should review documentation, verify declarations and strengthen supplier qualification before regulatory changes take effect.
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