For most of the last decade, the carbon black story was fairly simple: capacity grew, mostly in Asia, while the West gradually gave up share. That version is still directionally true, but it has stopp... Read More
The packaging coatings market is entering a new phase of competition.For years, the coating applied to a can, closure, tube or other packaging format was largely treated as an invisible functional lay... Read More
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) has become one of the most efficient materials in modern packaging. Its combination of low weight, transparency, mechanical strength, barrier performance, food-contact... Read More
Food packaging is often described as a competition between plastic, paper, glass and metal. That view is becoming increasingly simplistic.In 2026, the food packaging market is evolving around a more f... Read More
India’s corrugated packaging industry is facing a familiar problem in an increasingly unfamiliar form: the cost of kraft paper is rising faster than converters can comfortably pass those costs through... Read More
Beauty and fragrance packaging has always been more than a container. In 2026, the beauty and fragrance packaging market is increasingly being shaped by the intersection of premium aesthetics, dispens... Read More
The beverage packaging market is entering a new phase in 2026. PET, aluminum, glass and cartons are no longer competing primarily on packaging cost. Beverage producers are increasingly evaluating pack... Read More
For most of its history, the coatings industry has been bought and sold on a relatively simple equation: price per litre, coverage and volume. That equation is losing relevance in the segments where c... Read More
For most of its history, polyethylene competed on price per kilogram. A converter picked a grade, ran it, and the resin supplier's job ended at the gate. That model is breaking down. A recent collabor... Read More
Sulfur has emerged as a critical cost variable for the global fertilizer industry. Spot sulfur prices have recently moved above $1,000/t, representing an increase of more than 300% since August 2025. ... Read More
