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Asia Polyols, Isocyanates: PMDI, TDI prices up while slabstock polyol fall marginally / Producers divert material to Europe for gains / India faces polyol shortage, freight issues

Aug 03, 2026

Asian polymeric methylene diphenyl diisocyanate and toluene diisocyanate rise, while slabstock polyol drops in the week ended July 31. Polymeric Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate CFR India polymeric methylene diphenyl diisocyanate up $100/metric ton week over week at $2,500/mt on July 31, where an offer from a seller and a tradable indication from a buyer matched at $2,500/mt. India domestic prices at Rupees 235-255/kg, compared to Rupees 260-270/kg in the previous week. Upstream, the Asian benzene FOB Korea marker at $937.67/mt on July 31, down $68.66/mt week over week. “Yes, prices are going up, and we are maintaining our prices at $2,500/mt,” said a South Korea-based producer. earlier reported increases in MDI prices announced by Wanhua of $200/mt and by Huntsman of $300/mt. “Prices might go up to $2,700/mt. India-based buyers have...

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