US Polyols & TDI: Weak demand drives pressure on prices / Weak economic activity drives demand / Suppliers expect Q4 seasonal decline ahead

Aug 31, 2026

US slabstock polyol and toluene diisocyanate prices fell as weak demand persists in the market and upstream related market movements declined in the week ended Aug. 28 spot toluene diisocyanate at 106 cents/pound DAP US on Aug. 28, down 1 cent/lb week over week, towards a buyer’s pricing indication heard at 100 cents/lb, considering feedback of weak demand, offset by an increase in upstream market FOB US Gulf Toluene commercial grade. commercial-grade toluene at 430 cents/gal FOB USG, up 8 cents from Aug. 21. DAP US slabstock polyether polyols at 95 cents/lb on Aug. 28, down 4.50 cents/lb week over week, taking into consideration a pricing indication heard from a buyer of spot pricing at 90-95 cents/lb DAP US, partially tracking the upstream FOB USG propylene oxide movement, considering repeatable...

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