In United States, the Anthraquinone Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by elevated petrochemical feedstock costs. Anthraquinone is an aromatic organic compound widely used as an intermediate in the production of dyes, pigments, paper pulping chemicals, hydrogen peroxide manufacturing and specialty chemicals. It also finds applications in pharmaceuticals and research chemicals due to its unique chemical properties. As a specialty chemical, Anthraquinone p