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The ongoing Iran War has sent ripples through the global supply chain, significantly impacting China's paper industry by driving up costs of petroleum-based chemicals and energy. With the Strait of Hormuz partially disrupted, global oil prices have surged, pushing up the cost of key papermaking chemicals—such as PAE resins and styrene-acrylate emulsions—that rely heavily on petrochemical raw materials.

Shandong Ludao Energy Technology Co., Ltd. has responded proactively with innovative solutions, developing a low-cost, eco-friendly alternative to traditional petroleum-based papermaking chemicals. Its new bio-based additives, made from agricultural waste, not only reduce reliance on petrochemicals but also cut production costs by 12% for paper mills, helping enterprises mitigate the impact of volatile chemical prices caused by the Iran War.

Industry analysts note that such technological innovations are critical for the paper industry to navigate geopolitical risks, as the Iran War continues to disrupt global energy and chemical supply chains.