TDI Prices Spike on Shortage | Chemicals Updates

Asia Polyols, Isocyanates: PMDI holds, TDI rises while slabstock polyol weakens / TDI domestic prices sharply increase on the week / AD duty on slabstock polyol from Saudi, UAE extended

Jun 04, 2026

Asian polymeric methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (PMDI) remained stable in the week ended Jan. 9, while toluene diisocyanate (TDI) prices increased and slabstock polyol decreased. CFR India polymeric methylene diphenyl diisocyanate stable week over week at $1,750/mt Jan. 9, amid thin trade discussions heard. Domestic prices remained stable to firm week over week in the range of Rupee 155-175/kg. MDI upstream Asian benzene FOB South Korea marker up by $4.67/mt week over week at $670.67/mt on Jan. 9. “Plants globally are set to restart and function,” an India-based distributor said. “Material will take another month to reach India.” “Inventories are limited in India. Supply from South Korea and China is limited,” a Japan-based producer said, adding that due to limited supply and continued stable demand, prices are set to increase in...

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