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Qatar enters H2 2026 balancing diplomacy, industrial recovery and global investment strategy. As Doha hosts technical negotiations and Ras Laffan begins a long reconstruction process, buyers should monitor Qatar's own commercial decisions for the clearest signals of regional stabilisation.

Qatar sits at the crossroads of geopolitical uncertainty and commercial strain as US‑Iran talks stall and LNG disruptions persist. Chemical buyers now question whether QatarEnergy can honour investment plans and restore export flows while QAFCO navigates force majeure timelines. The outcome will reshape ammonia, urea, and fertilizer pricing across Asia.

China's rapid expansion of PTA and PX capacity has reshaped the global polyester supply chain entering Q3 2026. While Gulf PX supply gradually returns, Chinese overcapacity continues to pressure export prices, creating new opportunities and challenges for buyers across Asia.

India's temporary customs duty waiver on 40 key petrochemical products expires tonight, marking one of the most significant policy moments of H1 2026. Procurement teams now face a critical transition as they prepare for either the return of standard import duties or a last-minute policy extension.

India's temporary duty waiver has ended, reshaping chemical import costs from July 1, 2026. Here's what procurement teams and international suppliers need to know.

Europe’s chemical industry has lost 37 million tonnes of production capacity since 2022 as plant closures accelerate across the region. For global buyers, shrinking European supply is becoming a major long-term sourcing risk that extends far beyond Europe itself.
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