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Lithium Shortage a Worry for Battery Makers
Raw material prices are expected to remain high in 2023 due to a lack of large-scale mining projects. In response, manufacturers are ramping up gigafactory construction, retaining top talent, and building more robust and efficient supply chains to combat the current supply shortage
![Solvent Demand Remains Weak](https://www.beroeinc.com/assets/admin-assets/images/procurement-espresso-image/bumpy-road-ahead-2.jpg)
Solvent Demand Remains Weak
Lingering worries over weakness in Asia's currencies, including the Chinese yuan, against the U.S. dollar have served to crimp demand, making imports uneconomical. The market participants expect a slowdown in consumption in December due to destocking activity and the shorter working month.
![Weather and Biodiesel Mandate to Dictate Vegetable Oil Availability](https://www.beroeinc.com/assets/admin-assets/images/procurement-espresso-image/bumpy-road-ahead-3.jpg)
Weather and Biodiesel Mandate to Dictate Vegetable Oil Availability
The global vegetable oil market is facing challenges due to severe weather conditions in South America and the fluctuation of biodiesel mandates in Brazil, which could impact crop production and availability.
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