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Raw material outlook september 2025

Written by Maustepalvelu | 16.9.2025

In the summer, we have been able to enjoy changeable weather from rain to sunshine. In the economy, the situation has also been very variable. Different countries have taken turns negotiating trade agreements and tariffs with the United States. This has created uncertainty in trade. So far, larger import duties to Europe have been avoided, but we will see how the situation develops later. This has had an impact on exchange rates and we have seen the Euro strengthen against the USD. The situation in Israel and Gaza and the Middle East in general also creates uncertainty and has an upward impact on the price of crude oil and energy. The price of gas has also been rising in Europe since June. Extreme weather phenomena continue, there are long hot hot seasons and, on the other hand, heavy rains, which can affect future harvests. The price level of sea freight from the Far East to Europe was declining at the beginning of the year, but has started to rise slightly again due to increased demand. Shipping times are still several months from the Far East to Europe. In Europe, the road freight index increased slightly due to higher fuel prices and increased demand during the summer season. 

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