POLYMER PRICES

Polyurethane feedstocks in February 2013: Steep hike plans firm the market / MDI and TDI with slight gains / No supply bottlenecks despite maintenance / Order volume still flat / Seasonal demand could drive prices

POLYMER PRICES

Polyurethane feedstocks in September 2011: Oversupply hits TDI / Producers retain part of cost advantage for MDI and polyols / Supply lengthens as demand recedes / Margin improvement through price hikes?

POLYMER PRICES

Polyurethane feedstocks in August 2011: Expensive base materials pressure long TDI / Benzene surge leaves MDI cold / Flexible polyols down slightly / Maintenance shortfall will hit resurgent demand next month