DataM Blog

Steel Scrap Is Becoming a Strategic Raw Material

Steel scrap is becoming a strategic raw material as electric arc furnace capacity expands and steelmakers pursue lower-carbon production. Rising demand for cleaner, traceable scrap, tighter trade policies and growing investment in recycling and sorting are reshaping steel procurement, pricing and supply security.

August 17, 2026

Heat Shrink Tubing Market Faces a Supply-Chain Reset: How Raw-Material Disruptions Are Reshaping Product Qualification and Sourcing

Raw-material disruptions, qualification delays and regional capacity expansion are reshaping the heat shrink tubing market. Explore the sourcing and technology shifts ahead.

August 13, 2026

PET Foam’s Next Battle Is Not About Lightweighting: It Is About Cost, Resin Use, Recyclability, Processing and Supply Security

PET foam buying decisions now extend beyond density and price. Compare resin uptake, processing, recyclability, qualification and supply strategies across Armacell, Gurit, DIAB, 3A Composites, CoreLite and Asian producers.

August 13, 2026

The Critical Minerals Supercycle Becomes a Security Issue and What Buyers Must Prepare for in 2027

Critical minerals are entering a new supply security cycle as refining concentration, defense procurement restrictions and geopolitical risks reshape global sourcing. Discover what buyers must prepare for in 2027, from supply-chain mapping and long-term offtake agreements to strategic inventories, recycling and diversified processing.

August 11, 2026

Regulatory Substitution Creates New Markets: Which Specialty Chemicals Are Positioned to Replace Restricted Materials?

August 7, 2026

The Recycled Plastics Challenge: Can Packaging Companies Secure Enough Food Grade Material

July 27, 2026