Polyurethane feedstocks September 2020: Prices climb even higher / Strong demand and tight supply / Upswing likely to continue into October
Notations for polyurethane feedstocks continued their upward climb in September 2020, driven by strong demand. MDI and TDI in particular reacted to the limited supply. The trend was noticeable, not only in Europe, but also in Asia and other important global markets. In the US, some plants were offline due to hurricane Laura, while in the Middle East, producers also cut output. Both phenomena diminished the presence of imports in the European market. Demand from the construction and upholstery sectors... (22.09.2020)