JSW Dulux (Akzo Nobel), a major varnishes producer, reported total income of Rs 950.40 crore for the March 2026 quarter, down from Rs 1,024.90 crore a year ago. Net profit rose to Rs 125.70 crore. The company's share price fell 1% on 8 July, reflecting mixed financial performance.
Indian FMCG companies reported price increases for soaps and other products during the April-June quarter due to rising raw material costs and geopolitical disruptions. Analysts expect margin pressure to intensify in Q2 but note that recent crude oil price declines may ease future cost increases.
| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
| Gum Rosin | China | FOB | USD 1549/MT | January 2026 |
| Gum Rosin | India | CIF | USD 1657/MT | January 2026 |
| Gum Rosin | USA | FOB | USD 1634/MT | January 2026 |
| Gum Rosin | Brazil | FOB | USD 1615/MT | January 2026 |
| Gum Rosin | Canada | FOB | USD 1634/MT | January 2026 |
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Asia
Asian gum rosin prices strengthened during H1'26, led by tight Chinese inventories and limited availability of fresh pine oleoresin ahead of the new tapping season. Chinese gum rosin prices for Pinus massoniana rose by roughly 12% between February and April, while Pinus elliottii-based material increased by ~40%, reflecting tight availability. Reduced supplies from Indonesia and Vietnam, affected by seasonal weather and other disruptions, prompted Chinese buyers to increase sourcing from Brazil and Argentina. On the demand side, shortages and higher prices for C5 hydrocarbon resins encouraged some adhesive and road-marking manufacturers to shift toward rosin-based tackifiers, providing additional support to gum rosin prices. By mid-April, Chinese gum rosin prices had reached five-year highs, keeping the Asian market firmly bullish. Export demands also remained supportive.
Europe
European gum rosin conditions remained firm as imported replacement costs increased, and local pine supply faced temporary disruption. Brazilian material moved higher through April, raising procurement costs for European buyers. Storm-related disruption in Portugal affected pine oleoresin availability and temporarily interrupted several rosin-derivative plants. Buyers partly mitigated the pressure by switching toward tall oil rosin, although rising tall-oil feedstock costs reduced this substitution advantage. Downstream demand remained uneven, with weaker building activity offset by firmer civil engineering, road-marking and specialized construction applications.
North America
North American gum rosin conditions also firmed as higher replacement costs passed into rosin ester tackifiers. Reduced Brazilian inflows encouraged buyers to substitute European gum rosin and domestic tall oil derivatives. Import competition remained active, while existing inventories limited immediate purchasing urgency. Construction-supplies output increased 2.3% year on year in May, supporting adhesives and coatings demand, but weaker housing activity prevented stronger price escalation.
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According to Procurement Resource, in the near term, gum rosin prices are expected to remain balanced, with supply recovery and alternative resin competition influencing market direction while adhesive and rubber demand provide support.
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Asia
In the second half of 2025, Gum Rosin prices in Asia showed a mixed to slightly weak trend. Demand from downstream sectors such as adhesives, rubber compounding, inks, and coatings remained moderate, as industrial activity did not recover strongly. Buyers in major importing countries adopted a cautious approach, purchasing only on a need basis due to uncertain demand conditions. Supply from key producing regions stayed limited at times because of seasonal constraints, but this was not enough to fully support prices. Softer demand for rosin derivatives also reduced overall buying interest.
Europe
In Europe, Gum Rosin prices remained under pressure throughout the second half of 2025. Demand from downstream derivative producers weakened, particularly in southern Europe, as higher costs and slower end-use consumption affected production plans. Trade disruptions and tariffs on Brazilian products reduced import flexibility and lowered buying interest. Several buyers delayed purchases or reduced contract volumes, leading to slower market activity. Although supply tightened slightly due to lower operating rates at some origin plants, weak demand outweighed supply concerns.
North America
In North America, Gum Rosin prices followed a stable to slightly bearish trend in H2’25. Demand from adhesive, rubber, and paper-related applications remained steady but did not show strong growth. Domestic availability stayed sufficient, while imports continued at controlled levels. At the same time, competition from alternative resins and cautious buying behaviour limited any price improvement. While turpentine markets showed strength due to tight supply, this did not translate into stronger Gum Rosin demand, as derivative markets remained slow.
Gum rosins or colophony are natural resins obtained primarily from pine trees. It is a solid, translucent with glassy appearance that is processed through distillation. They are widely employed in adhesives, paints, coatings, inks, rubber, paper sizing, electrical insulation, soap, and other related industries. Its adhesive and solubility properties make it a valuable raw material in these applications.
Adhesives and sealants, Soap and detergents, Rosin core solder, Musical instruments, Paper and packaging
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In distillation, the first step involves the collection of crude gum and then rosin is separated from turpentine by heating. This is followed by purification for the removal of impurities after which the final product is obtained.
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