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Sekisui Specialty Chemicals Global Price Increase

Analysis based on 9 articles · First reported Mar 13, 2026 · Last updated Mar 13, 2026

Sentiment
10
Attention
2
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9
Market Impact
Direct
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Market Impact

The global price increase by Sekisui Chemical===Sekisui Specialty Chemicals for its Selvol product line is expected to positively impact Sekisui Chemical's revenue. This could lead to increased costs for various industries that utilize these chemical products.

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Event Summary

Sekisui Chemical===Sekisui Specialty Chemicals announced a global price increase for its Selvol Polyvinyl Alcohol, Selvol Ultiloc, Selvol Ultalux, and Selvol Premiol products. The increases vary by region, with North America and Latin America seeing a $250/mt increase, Asia a $500/mt increase, and Europe, the Middle East and Africa a 450€/mt increase. This change will take effect on April 1, 2026, or as existing contracts allow. Sekisui Chemical===Sekisui Specialty Chemicals, a subsidiary of Sekisui Chemical, produces Selvol, a line of high-performance polyvinyl alcohol polymers and copolymers used in various applications including paper, adhesives, packaging, construction, and personal care.

Key Actions
100 Sekisui Chemical===Sekisui Specialty Chemicals increased prices of Selvol products
Entities Involved
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Sekisui Chemical===Sekisui Specialty Chemicals
Sekisui Chemical===Sekisui Specialty Chemicals announced a global price increase for its Selvol product line, effective April 1, 2026. This move is expected to positively impact the company's revenue and profitability.
Importance 100 Sentiment 20
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Sekisui Chemical
As the parent company of Sekisui Chemical===Sekisui Specialty Chemicals, Sekisui Chemical will likely see a positive impact on its overall financial performance due to the price increase of Selvol products.
Importance 80 Sentiment 10
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North America
Customers in North America will face a $250/mt price increase for Selvol products, which may affect their operational costs.
Importance 30 Sentiment 0
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Latin America
Customers in Latin America will face a $250/mt price increase for Selvol products, which may affect their operational costs.
Importance 30 Sentiment 0
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Asia
Customers in Asia will face a $500/mt price increase for Selvol products, which is the highest regional increase and may significantly affect their operational costs.
Importance 30 Sentiment 0
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Europe, the Middle East and Africa
Customers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa will face a 450€/mt price increase for Selvol products, which may affect their operational costs.
Importance 30 Sentiment 0
Relationships
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