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India's Oleochemical Sector Navigates Policy Shifts and Growing Demand for Stearic Acid
India’s oleochemical sector is set for steady growth as reduced crude palm oil import duties boost feedstock supply for stearic acid. With rising demand from cosmetics and plastics, and key imports from Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam, the market is projected to reach USD 627 million by 2030.
05 August 2025
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Malaysia’s Palm Supply Challenges Could Drive Moderate Stearic Acid Price Increases
Malaysia’s palm oil supply drop and Indonesia’s export levy could push stearic acid prices up by USD 20–40/MT in 2025. See full market outlook here.
05 August 2025
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PFAD Crashes 15% as Stearic Acid Steadies Above USD 1,050/MT
Palm Fatty Acid Distillate (PFAD) prices have crashed 15% to USD 715/MT since mid-July 2025, boosting oleochemical margins, while Indonesia’s stearic acid 1838 grade remains firm at USD 1,050–1,080/MT FOB. Importers in India, China, and Pakistan are rushing to secure August-October contracts ahead of a predicted Q4 2025 supply squeeze driven by export policies, biodiesel mandates, and seasonal production changes.
05 August 2025
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Major Refinery Outages Disrupt Global Supply Chains in July 2025
Learn how July 2025 refinery outages and maintenance have tightened fuel margins and strained oleochemical supplies worldwide.
25 July 2025