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Asia Polyols, Isocyanates: PMDI, TDI, slabstock polyol rise on tight supply / TDI supply expected to be tight in September / Foam demand expected to pick up from October

Aug 29, 2026

Asian polymeric methylene diphenyl diisocyanate, toluene diisocyanate and slabstock polyol rose in the week to Aug. 28. Polymeric Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate CFR India polymeric methylene diphenyl diisocyanate up $20/metric ton week over week at $2,445/mt on Aug. 28, below the lowest selling indication heard at $2,450- $2500/mt CFR India. The did not consider a selling indication heard at $2,200/mt for 1,500-2,000 mt volume, as the cargo size fell outside the criteria. While domestic prices turned competitive week over week to 220-240 rupees/kg, the pickup in price discussions was led by signs of improving demand from downstream sectors, including the appliances industry. PMDI market sentiment strengthened during the week, with participants reporting a spike in trade activity as buyers turned aggressive ahead of the festival season. Sources said some producers based...

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