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Polyester, cotton & chemicals under pressure as US-Iran conflict grows

02 Mar '26
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Polyester cotton & chemicals under pressure as US-Iran conflict grows
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  • The escalating US-Iran conflict is sending shockwaves through global manufacturing.
  • Rising oil and gas volatility is driving up costs for polyester, cotton and industrial chemicals, while shipping risks add further strain.
  • From textile mills to automotive and construction sectors, supply chains face margin pressure, sourcing shifts and prolonged uncertainty.

The escalating conflict is not only a geopolitical crisis; it is an industrial shockwave. From polyester yarn to cotton cultivation and specialty chemicals, supply chains are coming under renewed pressure, exposing how deeply global manufacturing depends on stability in the Middle East. The region sits at the heart of the global energy and petrochemical system a foundation upon which the textile and chemical industries are built.

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