🌍 The Strait of Hormuz Crisis: A Catalyst for a Global Chemical Supply Chain Paradigm Shift

The recent geopolitical crisis has significantly impacted our industry.

We are seeing a parabolic increase in raw material costs, driven largely by severe shortages of methanol and other key feedstocks.

Consequently, glycerine prices have surged.

Several critical factors are currently driving this volatility:

  • Supply Chain Disruptions: The closure of the Strait of Hormuz—a vital chokepoint for 20% of global oil trade—has caused a massive spike in freight and insurance costs.
  • Surging Demand: We are seeing “panic buying” for April shipments Middle East Region as buyers rush to secure supply before prices climb further.
  • Upstream Pressure: Rising costs for Crude Oil combined with higher Brent crude prices, continue to push biodiesel and glycerine values upward.

Shaping the Future: We Have Taken Our Place in the Production Ecosystem.

As the largest glycerin producer in our country, we are proud to announce that we have completed our membership in TİYSAT (Technology, Pharmaceutical and Domestic Industry Cluster).

Under the TİYSAT umbrella, which operates with the mission of strengthening local production, supporting sustainable development in the technology and pharmaceutical industries, and expanding the national industrial ecosystem, we aim to contribute through knowledge sharing, collaboration, and value-added production.

As a member of this distinguished community, we will continue to add value to our country’s industrial strength and take responsibility in strategic production areas.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the TİYSAT family and all our stakeholders.

 

Happy New Year!

 

As we welcome the new year, we extend our best wishes to all our stakeholders.

May the year ahead bring sustainable growth, safe operations, and continued value creation across the chemical industry.

Shaping the Future of Chemistry at the TURKCHEM Eurasia 2026 Launch! 🧪✨

We were honored to attend the TURKCHEM Eurasia 2026 Launch Night in Istanbul, a key milestone for the chemical industry. This event served as a vital platform for HCC Istanbul to reconnect with industry leaders and discuss the future of the global chemical value chain.

As we look ahead to the main exhibition on November 25–27, 2026, we are excited to be part of an ecosystem that spans from raw materials and specialty chemicals to advanced laboratory technologies and sustainable recycling solutions.

At HCC Istanbul, we continue to:

✅ Strengthen our strategic partnerships.

✅ Monitor global industry trends.

✅ Contribute to a more innovative and sustainable chemical sector.

A huge thank you to Artkim Exhibition for hosting such an insightful evening. See you in 2026!

Exploring the Future of Food Ingredients at Fi Europe 2025 Paris!

 

 

Driven by our goal to elevate our raw material solutions for the food and beverage sector, we recently visited Fi Europe 2025 in Paris.

This premier event was a fantastic opportunity to immerse ourselves in the latest industry advancements and sustainable global trends. Our visit focused on three key areas:

Exploring cutting-edge food ingredients.

Discovering sustainable and functional solutions for modern consumer needs.

Engaging in high-level networking with global suppliers and industry leaders.

The expertise gained at Fi Europe 2025 reinforces our mission: to deliver superior, innovative, and value-driven solutions to our partners. We look forward to integrating these global insights into our services and continuing our active role in the international arena.

Congratulations to all team!

We have received the NATRUE certificate (APPROVAL CERTIFICATE FOR COSMETIC RAW MATERIALS).

The NATRUE Label represents a reliable,verifiable and internationally applicable benchmark for authentic natural and organic beauty products from committed brands and manufacturers worldwide. LEGEND CHEMICALS has cerfitified a line of COSMETIC products available in the global market.

Cosmetic products and raw materials bearing the NATRUE Label are listed in NATRUE’s certified products database online database a convenient reference platform for consumers and producers.

 

You can find the certificate link on below,

Natrue Approved

World Tobacco Middle East 2023 Fair Dubai

 

We as HCC İstanbul, are at the World Tobacco Middle East Dubai Exhibition, which is a major event in the tobacco industry. It’s an incredible opportunity to connect with industry professionals.

We want to express our sincere gratitude to each of our partners who made it possible for us to be here.

 

 

Happy 100th anniversary of our Republic!

Great Atatürk, Founder of the Republic of Türkiye,

Our republic, whose 100th anniversary we celebrate it is in safe hands. We will work tirelessly to take our country even further and to be worthy of your trust.

We offer our eternal gratitude to you for the modern Republic of Türkiye and your great achievements.

InterTabac & InterSupply 2023 Fair Germany

Our Export Manager Mr. Onur YAVUZ made a surprise visit to our valued customers at InterTabac&InterSupply 2023 Fair in Dortmund, Germany.

 

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Sincerely,