The sealants and adhesives industry continues to face significant supply chain and pricing pressures driven by geopolitical instability and ongoing disruptions in global chemical markets. Since early March, the conflict in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have created widespread challenges across the chemical supply chain, resulting in raw material shortages, transportation disruptions, and escalating production costs.
Because sealant and adhesive manufacturing relies heavily on petroleum-based raw materials, the industry has experienced multiple supplier price increases.
Among the most significant increases reported to date are:
15% – Acrylic latex polymers
30% – Plastic caulk tubes
10% – Plastic cups and pails
20% – Corrugate boxes and fiber caulk tubes
12% – Inbound and outbound freight costs
Until now, Everkem has absorbed many of these escalating costs in an effort to minimize disruption and maintain pricing stability for our customers. However, as we continue securing inventory at substantially higher replacement costs, some pricing adjustments have become necessary to ensure we maintain the level of service, quality, and reliability our customers expect.
While the full long-term impact remains uncertain, market volatility continues to affect material availability, production costs, and lead times. Everkem will continue working closely with our supplier partners, monitoring market developments, and providing timely updates as conditions evolve. Our commitment remains the same: delivering dependable products, responsive service, and the transparency our customers rely on.
If you have any questions or need assistance, do not hesitate to contact your Everkem sales or customer service representative at 1-800-638-3160 or through our online contact form here.