Chemicals, Solvents & Intermediates, Olefins, Polymers
January 14, 2026
What are the big themes as the industry looks to 2026?
Featuring Vincent Valk, Ian Young, Luke Warren, and Staff
HIGHLIGHTS
Soft chemicals demand persists
China trends key to sector outlook
Chemical Week editor-in-chief Ian Young, senior editor Vincent Valk and S&P Global Energy chemicals price reporter Luke Warren join podcast host Jameson Croteau to discuss the 2026 outlook. Major themes include oversupply in the face of weak demand, opportunities related to AI, turbulent geopolitics, what's next for China's chemicals sector, and sluggish-but-resilient economic growth.
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