chemical industry

Rising Chemical Import Prices Increase Cost Pressures Across Serbia’s Key Industries

Higher prices for imported chemical products are affecting a wide range of industries in Serbia, with import costs increasing 4.1% year on year in June 2026 and 6.2% compared with December 2025. The increase extends beyond a single sector, influencing operating costs across agriculture, mining, manufacturing, utilities, construction and pharmaceutical production. Chemical imports play an essential role throughout Serbia’s industrial economy. Agriculture depends on fertilisers, crop protection products and additives, while mining and mineral processing require flotation reagents, explosives, water-treatment…