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Pharmaceutical Supply Chain: H1 2026 Closing Risk Assessment
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Africa & Middle East Chemical Watch: Recovery, New Trade Routes and Q3 Outlook
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QAFCO and SABIC Revive Ammonia Exports, Boosting Gulf Supply
QAFCO and SABIC have restarted ammonia export operations to the Gulf, signaling a rebound in regional supply that will shape 2026 market dynamics. The move opens new sourcing options for fertilizer producers and industrial buyers, while influencing global ammonia prices and feedstock availability. Below we explore the implications for the market, pricing trends, and the broader fertilizer sector.

Iran’s Petrochemical Sector After the Hormuz War: Global Methanol and Fertilizer Markets Face a Multi-Year Supply Gap
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