Spanish chemicals body warns of up to 70% price spike on cleaning inputs after Iran conflict
Published: May 7, 2026
Revista Limpiezas
Revista Limpiezas
Spain's chemicals association Quimacova is warning that the war in Iran will push prices for chemical raw materials up by close to 70% in coming months, with the cleaning sector among the hardest hit. For FM and procurement teams, the warning lands as a textbook supply-shock signal that needs early contract attention.
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