ICIS - chemical podcasts Episode 1376: Asia biodiesel, glycerine markets navigate mixed signals
Aug 22, 2025
07:33
LONDON (ICIS)--A mix of regulatory changes, market fundamentals and global economic factors is transforming the Asian biodiesel and glycerine markets.
In this latest podcast, Asia biodiesel editor Evangeline Cheung and glycerine senior editor Helen Yan joins their Europe counterpart Nazif Nazmul to share the latest developments and expectations for what lies ahead.
- Firm palm oil fundamentals and regulatory support strengthen biodiesel market despite mixed demand
- Recent drop in glycerine spot prices linked to a slump in China's epichlorohydrin (ECH) market
- Market awaits further clarification on EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), impact on US tariff-led oleochemical trade follow
Biodiesel, which can be derived from vegetable oils, animal fats and other waste-based bio-feedstocks, is used as fuel in diesel engines.
Glycerine is mainly used in personal and oral care products such as skincare creams, toothpaste and mouthwash. It is also used in food products, either as glycerine directly or one of its derivatives such as glycerol monostearate.