US diesel prices have climbed sharply, but consumption has proved surprisingly resilient. That response reveals something fundamental about the diesel market. Much of its demand is tied to essential ...

MDI and TDI markets have been shaped by an unusual combination of forces in 2026. Demand recovery has remained uneven, with several important ...

As the aviation sector pushes toward decarbonization targets, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is moving from long‑term ambition to near‑term commercial reality. Insights from recent industry ...

The global pulp and paper industry has moved through 2025 with more signs of strain thus far as mill closures and production curtailments continue to mount. These shutdowns—both permanent and ...

The forest products industries faced a year of significant change in 2024, marked by shifting market dynamics and unexpected challenges. From fluctuating demand and pricing to an increasing emphasis ...

Michigan stood out in early 2025 for its high logging activity, particularly for maple and mixed hardwood sawlogs. State forestlands played a significant role, with favorable market conditions ...

The global isocyanates market endured another difficult year in 2025, with MDI and TDI producers continuing to face weak demand, high operating costs, and limited visibility across key end-use sectors ...

The North American lumber market closed out 2025 at a crossroads. After prolonged pressure from high interest rates, affordability challenges, and uneven construction activity, early signals suggest ...

This month, the Iran-Israel conflict and its repercussions have echoed across global oil and biofuel trade. Meanwhile, further shifts in tariffs and trade create even more market challenges. If you ...

The global pulp industry is entering a new era of structural change. Rising capacity investments, shifting wood fiber supply, and evolving trade policies are creating a turbulent market environment.

The trade tensions that have dominated US economic policy since the Trump administration have left a tangible impact across a range of industries—including pulp and paper. Initial rounds of tariffs ...

The global nylon 66 industry has undergone a dramatic reversal over the past few years. Not long ago, producers were struggling with a shortage of upstream materials, particularly adiponitrile and ...