Key highlights
- LANXESS raises prices for Microbial Control products by up to 30%, with larger increases for selected items.
- The price adjustment takes effect immediately and will be applied in line with regional developments.
- Affected products include active ingredients, preservatives and disinfectants used to protect materials from microbial spoilage.
- Company cites sustained rises in energy, raw material and logistics costs amid geopolitical tensions as the reason.
Price increase
LANXESS is raising prices for a broad range of Microbial Control products by up to 30%, with higher increases for selected items.
Scope
Affected products include active ingredients, preservatives and disinfectants used to protect materials and substances from microbial spoilage.
Timing and regional application
The price adjustment takes effect immediately and will be applied in line with regional developments.
Reason
The company cites sustained cumulative cost increases—significantly higher energy, raw material and logistics costs—amid persistent geopolitical tensions.
