Saint-Gobain completes its acquisition of Xypex, Kryton earns KAIZEN certification, and a Red Sea project showcases integral waterproofing at scale - while PCE monomer prices stabilize and cellulose ether markets eye steady growth through 2035.
Fresh market data and distribution moves in October 2026 show cellulose ethers and redispersible polymer powders on a steady growth path. What dry-mix mortar producers and additive buyers should know.
PCE monomer prices in East China have slid 400-550 CNY/ton since late September despite record-high ethylene oxide feedstock costs, as weak demand undercuts China's traditional 'Silver October' construction peak. Here is what the latest market data means for admixture producers and buyers worldwide.
Two major tunnelling events in October 2026 underline how waterproofing admixtures, spray-applied membranes and low-carbon concrete technologies are reshaping underground construction - and what it means for dry-mix mortar and additive suppliers worldwide.
India's construction chemicals market reached INR 24,435 crore in FY2026 and is forecast to top INR 34,872 crore by FY2031. A data-driven look at what the country's admixtures, waterproofing, and dry-mix mortar boom means for HPMC, RDP, and PCE suppliers worldwide.
The European Commission opened an anti-dumping investigation into cellulose ethers from China and South Korea on September 24, 2026. We break down the product scope, the case timeline, and what construction chemical buyers should do next.
PCE monomer prices closed September 25 percent higher after a rally-and-pullback month, China's waterproofing producers shifted to staggered Q4 hikes, the global membrane market tracks toward USD 46.8 billion, and cement decarbonization reached industrial scale with oxyfuel, electrified heat, and GGBFS restarts.
BASF confirms exploratory talks on a potential Evonik takeover, East China PCE monomer prices correct 5 percent from year-highs, China's cement rally extends across Hebei and Jiangxi, Asian Paints starts up VAE capacity in Gujarat, and World Cement's September issue spotlights additive-led clinker reduction.
PCE monomer prices soften after hitting 2026 highs, while global construction chemicals forecasts target USD 72.7 billion by 2034. CEMEX launches bio-sourced admixtures, MHEC/HEMC cellulose ethers gain share, and India's waterproofing market grows toward USD 2.87 billion.
Mineral admixtures are on track to reach USD 9 billion by 2035 as fly ash supply craters in the West. 3D concrete printing breakthroughs cut cement use 40%. EU REACH now restricts PFAS and halves formaldehyde limits. VAM inflation ripples through RDP chains. China cement flashes stabilization signals.