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23.11.2024
ICE cotton rose on strong China demand, short covering, and higher crude oil prices, though gains were capped by a stronger dollar making cotton pricier for overseas buyers....
To boost foreign trade and economic recovery, China has introduced measures, including financial and insurance support for SMEs like 'little giants' and 'hidden champions'....
Delta Galil Industries has reported sales of $524.2 million in Q3 2024, up 13 per cent YoY, with a gross margin of 41.6 per cent and net income rising 9 per cent to $32 million....
The business climate in the French manufacturing industry has partially rebounded, according to business managers surveyed in November by the National Institute of Statistics...
OECD GDP rose by 0.5 per cent in Q3 2024, with G7 growth stable at 0.5 per cent. The US led G7 growth at 0.7 per cent, while Canada, Japan, the UK, and Italy saw slowdowns....
UK manufacturing output volumes fell in the quarter to November 2024, and at a faster pace than in the three months to October, according to a Confederation of British Industry...
Massive shifts in global trading patterns this year have made the task of managing and optimising supply chains even more complex, Xeneta said. This is perfectly demonstrated...
Mitsui Chemicals and subsidiary Shimonoseki Mitsui Chemicals are developing recycling technology to produce high-purity phosphorus materials in Japan. Partnering with AIST,...
ExxonMobil plans to invest over $200 million to expand advanced recycling at its Baytown and Beaumont, Texas sites by 2026. Aiming for 1 billion lbs/year globally by 2027,...
Lubrizol introduces Sancure 20898, a polyurethane dispersion designed for packaging coatings and durable inks. It enhances holographic packaging with a balance of hardness...
22.11.2024
ICE cotton prices rose for the second consecutive day, supported by increased US exports and oversold conditions, but gains were limited by a strong US dollar. The March...
Syensqo has launched Aquivion N+ 125D, a fluoro-ionomer made with NFS (non-fluorosurfactant) technology, aligning with its 2026 goal to phase out PFAS fluorosurfactants. Part...
Syensqo has expanded its US production of Udel polysulfones at its Marietta, Ohio facility by over 25 per cent to meet growing demand for advanced polymers used in health,...
The India-UK FTA could boost Indian textile exports by reducing tariffs to zero per cent. SMART analysis shows carpets (HS 57) gaining $14.54 million and home textiles (HS 63) $45.03 million in export
RBI and MMA have signed an MoU to promote the use of local currencies, the Indian rupee (INR) and the Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR), for bilateral transactions. This framework...
Drewry World Container Index (WCI) fell 1 per cent to $3,413 per FEU as of November 21, 2024, 67 per cent below its pandemic peak but 140 per cent above pre-pandemic levels....
Solvay's Rheinberg soda ash plant in Germany is now fully coal-free, powered by two biomass boilers using waste wood. The transition cuts CO₂ emissions by 480 kilotons annually...
US net sales of Upland cotton for the 2024–25 season reached 318,500 RB, the highest of the marketing year, up 108 per cent from the previous week. Key buyers included Vietnam,...
The number of containers passing through Cambodia's Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS) in Q3 2024 reached 283,918 TEUs—a 36.56-per cent increase YoY. The port earned revenues...
The US economy is projected to outperform economist expectations again in 2025, according to Goldman Sachs Research, which predicts the country's GDP will grow by 2.5 per...
21.11.2024
Aramco, SASREF, and Rongsheng Petrochemical signed a Development Framework Agreement in Beijing for SASREF's expansion in Jubail, Saudi Arabia. The project, in the PREFEED...
Henkel and Celanese have partnered to produce water-based adhesives using carbon capture technology. The adhesives, made from CO2 emissions converted into methanol, enhance...
Avantium and SCG Chemicals (SCGC) have strengthened their partnership to pilot PLGA production, a sustainable, biodegradable polyester made from CO2 feedstock. SCGC will...
Even though US is imposing higher tariffs on Chinese imports, the latter continues to dominate the retail chains in the US. With Donald Trump promising heavy tariffs on major imports – a blanket tariff
INEOS Acetyls and GNFC will form a JV to build a 600kt Acetic Acid plant in Bharuch, Gujarat, by 2028. Leveraging a 30-year partnership, this project aims to meet India's...
Donald Trump's win could impact global trade, energy, and environmental policies. Proposed tariffs of 20 per cent on imports and 60 per cent on Chinese goods may reduce...
Lenzing recently hosted The Lenzing Conclave in Surat, highlighting advancements in sustainable textile fibres. Key topics included the launch of TENCEL A100 and LF fibres...
ExxonMobil and LG Chem have signed an MOU for a multiyear offtake agreement for up to 100,000 tons of lithium carbonate. Sourced from ExxonMobil's planned US project, the...
ICRA recently projected that India's YoY GDP expansion will dip to 6.5 per cent in Q2 FY25 from 6.7 per cent in Q1. The growth in gross value added is estimated to ease...
European Union has adopted a regulation banning products linked to forced labour from its market. It establishes a framework to identify such products using a database of...
20.11.2024
European Parliament has approved a one-year extension for compliance with the EU deforestation regulation, aiming to ensure products sold in the bloc are not linked to deforestation....
Clariant installed its EnviCat N2O-S catalyst at Hengli Petrochemical's 300,000-ton nitric acid plant in Dalian, China, reducing N2O emissions by 690,000 tons CO2eq annually....
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has written to President Joseph R Biden calling for expanded efforts to protect international shipping lanes in the Red...
Kumar Mangalam Birla launched Birla Opus Paints' fourth plant in Chamarajnagar, Mysore, increasing its manufacturing capacity to 866 MLPA, making it the 2nd largest decorative...
Azelis has agreed to acquire Finland-based Haarla Oy, a distributor of food ingredients and industrial chemicals. The deal, set to close by late 2024, boosts Azelis' footprint...
Over 150 manufacturers and exporters from Panipat met Indian Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh to discuss SME challenges in the textile sector. The minister emphasised innovative...
Petrobras and Yara have signed agreements to revive fertiliser and ARLA 32 production at Petrobras' ANSA plant, reducing import dependency. They will also collaborate on...
Brazil's cotton trade gained pace in mid-November, driven by strong demand for year-end and inventory replenishment, but prices remained subdued as buyers offered lower rates...
The World Bank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) will offer Bangladesh $500 million and $600 million in loan assistance respectively by December, according to the country's...
Following a meeting with PM Narendra Modi at the G20 summit, PM Keir Starmer announced that UK-India trade talks will be relaunched in the new year. The UK will seek a new...