Chemicals
LANXESS raises prices for rubber additives
Mar 13, 2026
LANXESS, a global specialty chemicals company, announced on March 11 that it has raised its prices for its functional additives for the manufacturing of tires and specialty rubbers by 15-50% with immediate effect.
This move comes in response to significantly higher costs for energy, critical raw materials and logistics amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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