Sekisui Specialty Chemicals Announces Global Price Increase

Sekisui Specialty Chemicals announced on October 1, 2026, a global price increase for its Selvol® Polyvinyl Alcohol, Selvol Ultiloc®, Selvol Ultalux®, and Selvol Premiol® products. The price adjustments are set to take effect on October 15, 2026, or as contracts allow.

The price increase amounts to $220 per metric ton in North America, Latin America, and Asia. In the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, and Africa), the increase will be €200 per metric ton. The company stated its commitment to meeting customer needs with high-quality products.

Sekisui Specialty Chemicals' primary product line, Selvol, consists of polyvinyl alcohol polymers and copolymers used in industries such as paper, adhesives, packaging, construction, and personal care. The company also offers Advancell expandable microspheres and S-LEC BK polyvinyl acetal resins.

Sekisui Specialty Chemicals operates as a subsidiary of the Sekisui Chemical Group, a global entity focused on housing, social infrastructure, and chemical solutions. Further details can be found on the company's website.