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Episode 1390: PODCAST: Asia LAB demand optimistic for 2026, more competitive than fatty alcohols


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SINGAPORE (ICIS) – Fatty alcohols mid-cuts C12-14 are expected to see sluggish demand in the near term amid the festive holidays in some countries in Asia. Meanwhile, its substitute linear alkyl benzene (LAB) is likely to see some supply lengthening in 2026, even as demand conditions continue to be optimistic.

  • New LAB capacities in China, India and Mideast slated for Q4 2025 and Q1 2026
  • Fatty alcohols mid-cuts to see less uptake during festive season in India, China
  • Impact of delay in EUDR on feedstock PKO yet to be seen
  • In this podcast, ICIS senior editors, Clive Ong and Helen Yan discuss recent market conditions with an outlook ahead in Asia.

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