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Fastmarkets proposes to amend the pricing schedule of its MB-ILM-0004 ilmenite concentrate, 47-49% TiO2, cif China, $/tonne; MB-RUT-0002 rutile 95% TiO2 min, bagged, fob Australia, $/tonne, and MB-RUT-0001 rutile 95% TiO2 min, large volumes for pigment, fob Australia, $/tonne, from fortnightly to monthly.

In today’s market, effective food and beverage procurement is critical for profitability. However, many procurement teams face challenges due to fragmented data, where packaging and ingredient costs are managed in separate silos. This disconnect creates a massive blind spot, making it difficult to challenge supplier price hikes or accurately model total product costs.

This article explores the macro trends shaping the animal feed and pet food industry, the specific risks threatening your supply chain, and why accessing reliable market intelligence is the single most important factor in building long-term resilience.

The publication of Fastmarkets’ France Cartonboard averages for October 2025 were delayed because of a procedural error. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated.

Following a consultation period, which closed on January 14, Fastmarkets will increase the frequency of its MB-BX-0016 Bauxite, cif China, price assessment to a weekly basis, from a monthly basis. Fastmarkets will also extend the timing of the price to include cargoes for arrival within 90 days and move the publishing time to 7pm Shanghai time on Friday. […]

These would be in addition to the existing price assessments for MB-SB-0001 antimony max 100 ppm Bi, in-whs Rotterdam, and MB-SB-0002 antimony MMTA standard grade II, in-whs Rotterdam. The two existing assessments would not be affected by the proposed additions. The proposal follows the emergence of a widening gap between in-warehouse and CIF Rotterdam prices, which emerged […]

Explore the battery raw materials outlook for 2026, highlighting market volatility and shifting geopolitical factors.

European aluminium scrap and secondary ingot prices are on the rise, driven by a significant shortage of scrap. Trade sources indicate that low generation has constrained domestic supply, and this is happening even before the expected EU scrap export restrictions in Spring 2026.

Prices for European biofuel feedstocks from the Annex IX A and B list, including animal fats, used cooking oil (UCO) and soap stock acid oil (SSAO), showed a wide range of volatility during 2025, according to Fastmarkets’ assessments, with levels fluctuating by $152.50 per tonne (16.5%) on average.

US recovered fiber prices and demand remained stable through January as buyers fortified inventories ahead of a projected February generation drop. Leading containerboard producers report healthy to heavy raw material levels, especially for old corrugated containers (OCC), ensuring optimal supply despite anticipated seasonal shifts.