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Japanese Nano-Calcium Carbonate Firms Lead Global Market with Advanced Technologies
October 23, 2024 – Japanese Nano-Calcium Carbonate Industry Demonstrates Robust Strength, with Multiple Companies Leading the Global Market Japanese companies such as Shiroishi Kogyo Co., Ltd., Maruo Calcium, and Takehara Chemical have established a prominent presence in the nano-calcium carbonate sector, thanks to their advanced technologies and extensive experience. Shiroishi Kogyo, a pioneer in the…

Titanium Market Insights: China’s September Imports Decline, Yet Yearly Growth Persists
October 21, 2024 – China’s titanium ore imports in September experienced a notable decline compared to the previous month, yet remained resilient on a year-over-year basis. Specifically, the nation imported a total of 268,000 tonnes of titanium ore, marking a substantial 57.1% decrease from August. However, this figure still represented a 6.2% increase when compared…

Macroeconomic Tailwinds Lift Polypropylene Market Amid Lingering Challenges
October 19, 2024 – As the chemical industry steps into its traditional peak season, market participants eagerly anticipate an upswing in prices. However, the polypropylene market, burdened by high inventories and sluggish demand, has failed to ignite the expected fervor. It was not until the latter half of September that a series of macroeconomic policy…

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October 19, 2024 – The global polyethylene market is set for significant growth, according to predictions from renowned UK-based data firm Global Data. By 2020, the worldwide production capacity of Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) is anticipated to surge from 26 million tons per annum in 2015 to 34 million tons per annum. China, in particular, is…

Inner Mongolia Baofeng Marks Major Milestone with Olefin Unit Delivery
October 18, 2024 – Inner Mongolia Baofeng Coal-Based New Materials Co., Ltd. celebrated a significant milestone with the grand Central Delivery Ceremony held on October 14th, marking the successful delivery of the first series of olefin units for its 2.6 million tons/year coal-to-olefins and 400,000 tons/year green hydrogen-coupled olefin production project. The ceremony was honored…

Longbai Xiangyang’s Phase II Titanium Dioxide Project: A Smart Manufacturing Milestone
October 17, 2024 – Longbai Xiangyang Titanium Industry’s Phase II Titanium Dioxide Project Achieves Successful Production with Smart Manufacturing Leading Industry Trends Longbai Xiangyang Titanium Industry Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Longbai Group Co., Ltd., has emerged as a prominent player in the national high-tech enterprise sector. The company recently announced the successful production launch…

China’s Calcium Carbonate Industry: A Global Leader Fueled by Resource Riches and Market Demand
October 12, 2024 – Leveraging its abundant reserves of limestone and calcite coupled with an immense market demand, China’s calcium carbonate industry has witnessed steady growth over the years, ascending to a prominent global leadership position. Particularly within the last decade, it has consistently maintained its status as the world’s top producer and consumer of…

Soaring Oil Prices and Macroeconomic Boost Drive Plastic Market Gains Post-Holiday
October 09, 2024, The international oil market witnessed a robust surge post the National Day holiday, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East. On the 7th, concerns over the intensifying conflict in the region propelled oil prices significantly higher, with both WTI and Brent crude closing up over 3%. Specifically, WTI settled at 77.14perbarrel,markinga3.7180.93…

Chinese Titanium Market Faces Challenges in Q3 2024: Prices Decline Amid Weak Demand
September 28, 2024 – The Chinese titanium market exhibited persistent weakness in the third quarter of 2024, with titanium product prices generally declining amidst the slow macroeconomic recovery and sluggish end-demand. Elevated raw material costs have plunged titanium slag and sponge titanium production into a loss-making predicament. Despite the arrival of the traditionally busy “Golden…

Revolutionizing Elastomer Industry: 9th Thermoplastic Elastomer Forum Set to Unfold in Ningbo
September 27, 2024 – Marking a pivotal juncture in technological advancement and market interplay within the elastomer sector, the “9th Annual Thermoplastic Elastomer Industry Technology & Market Development Forum” stands poised to revolutionize the landscape, fostering a greener, lower-carbon, and sustainable future for the industry. Organized under the esteemed guidance of the Ningbo Federation of…