Supplier Insights: Tariffs, Rising Costs, AI & The Path Forward

Industry revenue grew by 1.45% in September and October 2025, up from 0.7% in the previous cycle.A flash survey of PPAI 100 suppliers in November 2025 shows that revenue growth remains a challenge, with margins squeezed by higher procurement costs, tariff uncertainty and upstream pricing shifts, as well as cautious buyer budgets and slower decision […]

Industry revenue grew by 1.45% in September and October 2025, up from 0.7% in the previous cycle.A flash survey of PPAI 100 distributors in November 2025 shows that revenue growth remains a challenge, with margins squeezed by higher procurement costs and upstream pricing shifts, as well as cautious buyer budgets. View and download the PPAI […]

A flash survey of PPAI 100 distributors conducted in November 2025 reveals increased sourcing from non-industry or direct suppliers and growing customer interest in sustainability and regulatory compliance. Find out what’s driving these trends and how they are shaping the industry, and explore distributors’ opportunities and concerns for 2026, in the bimonthly PPAI Research report […]

Cost and speed dominate buyer priorities, with innovation, compliance and country of origin emerging as differentiators. Price pressure is intensifying for most distributors, leaving little room to pass along rising expenses. View and download the full report, based on a survey of PPAI 100 distributors, to learn more about these and other trends in the […]