Turpentine Gum

Manufacturers have reported longer lead times and additional delays in the production of this material due to heavy rainfall and poor weather conditions in sourcing regions. This is expected to cause ripple effects throughout any GT-dependent market over the coming months.

Recent disruptions to the production of gum turpentine in China have the potential to cause market instability for many of its derivatives. Gum turpentine is a vital precursor of aroma chemicals such as alpha and beta pinene, terpineol, terpinyl acetate, and many more.