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06
2026
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Week 23 of 2026: Weekly Price Report for Polyurethane (Isocyanate and Polyol)
This week, prices for polyurethane raw materials—rigid‑foam polyether and polymer MDI—have generally trended lower. Fluctuations in petrochemical feedstock costs and shifts in downstream demand have led to divergent pricing across product grades. Trading activity in the rigid‑foam polyether market has been moderate, with manufacturers maintaining inventory at reasonable levels; meanwhile, the polymer MDI market has been driven by essential‑use purchases, with prices in some regions experiencing only narrow fluctuations.
I. Abstract
This week, polyurethane raw materials (rigid foam polyether, polymer… MDI ) Overall, prices have been trending weaker. Affected by fluctuations in petrochemical feedstock costs and changes in downstream demand, price quotations across different product grades have diverged. The rigid polyether market has seen moderate trading activity, with manufacturers maintaining inventory at reasonable levels; polymer… MDI The market is focused on essential‑demand purchases, with prices in some regions fluctuating within a narrow range.
II. Market Review
variety | Latest price | Weekly average price | Weekly high | Weekly minimum | Weekly Change (%) |
Polymeric MDI (black material) | 15650 | 16115 | 16575 | 15650 | -5.58 |
Rigid polyether foam (white component) | 8700 | 8770 | 9050 | 8700 | -3.87 |
III. Core Factors Affecting Price
1. Raw Material Side: Fluctuations in the prices of upstream feedstocks such as benzene and propylene oxide directly affect the cost support for polyether.
2. Demand Side: Orders for refrigerators and freezers, as well as building insulation materials, remain steady, with some companies replenishing inventories on an as-needed basis; market sentiment remains cautious.
3. Supply Side: Major producers’ facilities are operating steadily, ensuring ample market supply, while inventories remain at moderate to low levels.
4. Macro Perspective: Crude oil and the energy‑chemicals sector are trading in a volatile range, weighing on sentiment toward chemical products.
IV. Forecast of Future Market Trends
In the short term, polyurethane raw material prices are likely to remain in a narrow trading range. Companies are advised to monitor upstream petrochemical trends and seasonal demand shifts, manage procurement schedules prudently, and mitigate risks associated with one-sided market movements. Next week’s price fluctuations are expected to stay within ±2%.
V. Procurement Recommendations
- Procure on demand to avoid overstocking at high inventory levels, and closely monitor downstream receivables and order fulfillment.
- By locking in the prices of core commodities, hedging can be implemented using futures instruments.
- Compare regional price differentials and manufacturer quotations, and select the most favorable options to reduce overall logistics and capital costs.
- Monitor changes in raw material costs and establish safety stock levels as needed to mitigate unexpected price fluctuations.
VI. Top 10 Gainers This Week
variety | Latest price | Daily variation value |
Polymeric MDI (black material) | 16575 | +0 |
Polymeric MDI (black material) | 16350 | +0 |
Polymeric MDI (black material) | 16100 | +0 |
Polymeric MDI (black material) | 15900 | +0 |
Polymeric MDI (black material) | 15650 | +0 |
Rigid polyether foam (white component) | 9050 | +0 |
Rigid polyether foam (white component) | 8700 | +0 |
Rigid polyether foam (white component) | 8700 | +0 |
Rigid polyether foam (white component) | 8700 | +0 |
Rigid polyether foam (white component) | 8700 | +0 |
VII. Top 10 Stocks with the Largest Weekly Declines
variety | Latest price | Daily variation value |
Polymeric MDI (black material) | 16575 | +0 |
Polymeric MDI (black material) | 16350 | +0 |
Polymeric MDI (black material) | 16100 | +0 |
Polymeric MDI (black material) | 15900 | +0 |
Polymeric MDI (black material) | 15650 | +0 |
Rigid polyether foam (white component) | 9050 | +0 |
Rigid polyether foam (white component) | 8700 | +0 |
Rigid polyether foam (white component) | 8700 | +0 |
Rigid polyether foam (white component) | 8700 | +0 |
Rigid polyether foam (white component) | 8700 | +0 |
VIII. Data Sources and Notes
• Data Source: Real-time collection from public markets
• Data Update: Automatically collected and synchronized to the ERP system daily.
• Report Generation: Automatically generated every Saturday at 12:20.
• Covered product types: rigid polyether foam (white component), polymerized MDI (black component), etc.
• Coverage Area: Nationwide, Shanghai, Nanjing, Hangzhou
—— Weekly Report on Polyurethane Raw Material Price Trends ——
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