Asian Conventional Slabstock Polyols: Prices rise on higher domestic PO costs / Domestic PO feedstock costs up $42/mt WOW / CFR India offers heard at about $2,050/mt

Oct 03, 2026

conventional slabstock polyols FOB China up $15/metric ton week over week at $1,765/mt on Oct. 2, reflecting higher domestic propylene oxide feedstock costs. Domestic PO feedstock costs rose by about 315 yuan/mt week over week from Sept. 25, equivalent to about $42/mt on an export-parity basis. upstream propylene CFR China stable at $1,225/mt over the same period. Similarly, the assessed PO remained steady at $1,285/mt CFR China over the same period. Trading discussions in the Chinese market were heard to be thin due to the Golden Week holiday, while indications for Chinese-origin CFR India offers were heard at about $2,050/mt, excluding import duties. Weekly Asia Conventional Slabstock Polyols Rationale conventional slabstock polyols FOB China up $15/metric ton week over week at $1,765/mt on Oct. 2, reflecting higher propylene oxide domestic...