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**BLOG: PC Trade Flows – Time for Fresh Strategies in the Face of Trade Tensions** Growing up, the Canadian rock band Rush was the soundtrack to my life. In their iconic track *Tom Sawyer*, the lyrics go: “His mind is not for rent, always hopeful yet discontent, he knows changes aren’t permanent, but change is.” This resonates now more than ever. Don’t let anyone convince you that the global chemicals industry isn’t undergoing the most significant transformation in its modern history. 🌍 Check out the latest blog on Asian Chemical Connections by John Richardson, where he dives deep into the need for new approaches to navigate the shifting polycarbonate trade flows and escalating trade tensions. https://lnkd.in/evaWyv4K #ICIS #Blog #Polycarbonate #Chemicals #Sustainability #G20

Have you read Allianz Trade's latest chemicals 🧪 #SectorRiskReport? The gloomy global economic outlook is driving down chemical sales in 2023, but not all sub-sectors are in the same boat. Find out why here: https://ow.ly/FnmR50QmLff

BLOG: PC trade flows: The need for new approaches to reflect trade tensions The soundtrack of my youth was the Canadian rock band, Rush. In the fabulous Tom Sawyer, the lyrics include: “His mind is not for rent, always hopeful yet discontent, he knows changes aren’t permanent, but change is”. Don’t let your mind be rented by anybody who tells you that the global chemicals industry isn’t going through the most profound set of changes in its modern-day history. Click here to see the latest blog post on Asian Chemical Connections by John Richardson. #ICIS #blog #polycarbonate #chemicals #sustainability #G20 https://lnkd.in/ebynApW3

In light of ongoing global challenges, such as climate change and food security, the importance of robust commodity markets cannot be overstated. In an increasingly interconnected world, commodity markets serve as conduits for global trade, linking producers and consumers across continents. They provide price transparency, allowing producers and consumers to make informed decisions, mitigate risks, and foster economic growth. 📈 Furthermore, commodity markets drive innovation and efficiency throughout the supply chain. They incentivise investments in infrastructure, technology, and sustainable practices, ensuring the smooth flow of goods from farm to fork and mine to market. 🌱 As the CMC Europe, we are committed to promoting a fair, transparent, and efficient marketplace that benefits all stakeholders. 💼 This short video is a snippet of the work we do as CMC Europe. #CommodityMarkets #Commodities #RiskManagement #Innovation #Sustainability #CMCEurope

BLOG: PC trade flows: The need for new approaches to reflect trade tensions The soundtrack of my youth was the Canadian rock band, Rush. In the fabulous Tom Sawyer, the lyrics include: “His mind is not for rent, always hopeful yet discontent, he knows changes aren’t permanent, but change is”. Don’t let your mind be rented by anybody who tells you that the global chemicals industry isn’t going through the most profound set of changes in its modern-day history. Click here to see the latest blog post on Asian Chemical Connections by John Richardson. #ICIS #blog #polycarbonate #chemicals #sustainability #G20

Have you read Allianz Trade's latest chemicals 🧪 #SectorRiskReport? The gloomy global economic outlook is driving down chemical sales in 2023, but not all sub-sectors are in the same boat. Find out why here: https://ow.ly/pJUr50QnPQ5

“Today’s chemical supply chains are operating in a world marked by three major sources of uncertainty – demand uncertainty, supply uncertainty and geopolitical indtability” - states Kearney. Learn how to build an agile value chain for your chemical company to stay on top of the pressing market challenges: https://sie.ag/2M22X9

I often advocate for chemical companies to adopt globalisation. Here are 5 reasons you SHOULDN’T expand: • Inadequate resources for scaling. • Strong domestic market presence. • Regulatory complexity and costs. • Cultural barriers and market differences. • Environmental impact concerns. It’s important any expansion plan is carefully considered, and planned meticulously. ----- Follow me, Aaron Lee, and Alchem Trading for insights into the Chemical Industry. #ChemicalIndustry #ChemicalDistribution #AlchemTrading #IndustryInsights #B2B #InternationalTrade #BusinessStrategy

A slight improvement is on the way for the global #chemicals 🧪 sector – but challenges persist for European firms. Destocking and the weak economic outlook have held back the demand recovery for the chemicals sector. But as consumer spending becomes more robust and the global economic outlook gradually recovers, chemicals demand should improve, along with companies' margins. Read the full sector risk report here 👉 https://ow.ly/BKoJ50TlKlp

“Today’s chemical supply chains are operating in a world marked by three major sources of uncertainty – demand uncertainty, supply uncertainty and geopolitical indtability” - states Kearney. Learn how to build an agile value chain for your chemical company to stay on top of the pressing market challenges: https://sie.ag/2M22X9