Chinese overcapacity and pricing pressure
Chinese competitors have increased capacity in hydroquinone and MEHQ, driving prices to all-time lows and pressuring Clean Science's margins.
CLEAN / Q3-FY26 / risks
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Tariff impact on customer demand
US tariffs of 55% on Indian benzophenone have reduced offtake from Indian customers, and tariff uncertainty is causing destocking in North America and Europe.
Permanent loss of key customer in 4-MAP
A Chinese customer for 4-MAP has backward integrated, resulting in permanent volume loss. Management confirmed the customer is 'dead' and will not return.
HALS price hikes not materializing
Despite public announcements of price hikes by global HALS majors, these have not been implemented, keeping margins under pressure.