The European polyurethane market, especially the flexible slabstock foam segment, has been experiencing a decline in demand since 2018. The reasons for this are many and varied, ranging from the pronounced price volatility in the last few years to plant closures and consolidations. In addition, when isocyanate prices were particularly high – for example in the furniture and comfort segment – converters turned to less expensive, lower-density foams and generally to alternative materials. Nevertheless,... (24.01.2020)