Trading & Investment

At a glance Plastics are primarily made from synthetic resins Having been pioneered as recently as the 20th century, various synthetic resins have been developed according to the desired plastic properties Samsung C&T has been trading synthetic resins for decades During the course of this “Getting to know” series, we’ve

Having spent some time in Samsung C&T Trading & Investment Group’s Riyadh Office in Saudi Arabia earlier this month, we now head to the Egyptian capital as we stay in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region for this latest edition in our SC&T Office Spotlight series. Steeped in

We kicked off our 2024 key commodity outlook by assessing this year’s expectations for steel, copper, rechargeable battery materials, and precious metals. In doing so, we presented a mixed picture of opportunities and challenges, as global economic uncertainty weighs on many commodities. Continuing with the second part of our outlook,

At the start of a new year, we often take stock of commodity markets after the publication of various annual forecasts. It can be challenging to get this right – for example, 2023 did not prove to be as profitable as expected for commodities, partly because supply chains were more

At a glance Methanol was originally distilled in the 1600s by Irish chemist Robert Boyle Also referred to as wood alcohol, methanol has thousands of applications With a positive global market outlook, methanol is an important commodity to Samsung C&T’s trading operations When we think of alcohol, perhaps many of

At a glance The development of various materials has allowed pipes to become stronger and more resistant to pressure, extreme temperatures, and corrosion Samsung C&T trades several materials that are used to make pipes Steel and stainless steel are good examples of materials that have transformed the world of pipes