Polyurethanes
The most-used benchmark pricing for isocyanate and polyols markets in North America
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We offer global coverage of polyurethanes markets including North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Our experts create a complete picture of PMDI, MMDI, TDI and polyol pricing, covering all the main components of polyurethane market dynamics.
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Price & market indicators
MDI and TDI prices mostly vary with supply and demand dynamics rather than feedstock costs, whereas polyol markets tend to be more feedstock driven. Polyurethanes demand varies with changes in GDP and durable consumer goods demand. The MDI market is balanced to tight, TDI balanced to long, polyols balanced to long.
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