The ceasefire in West Asia has not provided the expected relief for India's chemical exporters, who are still facing significant challenges. According to Satish Wagh, Chairman of Chemexcil, 40-50% of trade remains at risk due to ongoing supply chain disruptions and elevated input costs. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route, continues to experience logistics issues, with shipping lines imposing emergency conflict surcharges of $2,000 for 20-foot containers and up to $4,000 for reefer containers. As a result, delivery schedules for chemical projects are slipping by 25-30 days. The rising costs of raw materials, particularly those sourced from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, have further strained the sector, with prices for potash-based materials witnessing sharp increases. Additionally, with liquefied natural gas supplies tightening, many manufacturers are resorting to alternative fuels, leading to higher production costs. Industry experts predict that if geopolitical tensions persist, the risks to trading consignments will remain elevated, prompting companies to adopt risk-adjusted sourcing strategies and build supply chain resilience.