Polyurethane Price Trend and Forecast

Regional Price Overview

Get the latest insights on price movement and trend analysis of Polyurethane in different regions across the world (Asia, Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa).

Polyurethane Price Trend for First Half of 2023

Asia

In the first quarter of 2023, the price trend of polyurethane remained stable as the slow demand from the automotive industries and the limited availability of products in the market countered each other. However, towards the end phase of the first quarter, the prices of crude oil began to rise, which limited the production rates and affected the inflow of polyurethane in the market, thus resulting in a rise in its price trend.

Polyurethane Price Trends

This inclining trajectory was followed throughout the second quarter as volatility in crude oil prices, high purchasing potential of buyers, and steady movements of supply chains aided the inclining journey of the polyurethane price trend.

Europe

A fluctuating trend in the prices of polyurethane was observed in the first quarter of 2023, while in the second quarter, the price trend declined significantly. The first quarter struggled with the slow rates of production, falling downstream demand, and strict sanctions on the Russian outputs.

This sluggish demand from downstream industries continued to cause problems for the price trend of polyurethane in the second quarter also. In addition to this, rates of exports, high availability of stocks, and reduction in number of overseas intakes also hampered the polyurethane price trend trajectory.

North America

Weak rates of procurement from automotive industries, as well as from domestic and international buyers, kept the price trend of polyurethane in the negative zone in the first quarter of 2023. The rates of interest rose exponentially, and further, due to poor spending of consumers, the price trend of polyurethane declined.

In the second quarter, the market of North America gained some momentum with improving economic conditions, but this was not sufficient to keep the prices of polyurethane afloat. Hence, as a result of weak demand, rising upstream costs, and a decline in the cost of feedstocks, the price trend of polyurethane moved southwards.

Analyst Insight

According to Procurement Resource, the price trend of Polyurethane is expected to decline. Feeble demand from the downstream sectors and high uncertainties in the global economic conditions are expected to weaken the polyurethane market.

Polyurethane Price Trend for the Second Half of 2022

Asia Pacific

The Asian market showcased a gradual decline in the price of Polyurethane. The decline is majorly attributed to the declining prices of raw materials like isocyanates and polyol in the regional market. The downstream industries also showcased a decline in the need for Polyurethane that severely impacted the market. The fourth quarter also mirrored the previous quarter as the industries continued to show a decline in demand with a decline in crude oil prices, disruptions in the supply chains due to COVID restrictions and the ongoing recession in the international market.

Europe

A positive price trend followed in the European region for the third quarter. The major driver behind the rise in prices was the steep rise in petrochemical supplies and the rise in energy and fuel costs that led to a surge in production costs. The product supplies were interrupted due to the shortage at the ports in the third quarter. The fourth quarter remained on the bearish side as the automotive sector saw a decline in demand from the market. The high energy production rates further negatively impacted the market and thus the prices for the commodity saw a decline in the fourth quarter.

North America

The North American segment showcased an upward growth in the price changes for Polyurethane. The positive response from the market is associated with the rise in demand from the domestic region along with the rise in feedstock prices. The fourth quarter, however, showcased a dip in the prices due to lower demand from the automotive sector and a rise in uncertainties in crude oil prices along with fluctuating energy production rates. The decline was also fueled by the rise in inflation and lower demand from the construction and household sectors, which are the traditional employers of the market.

Analyst Insight

The prices of Polyurethane are likely to fall during the coming months given the demand destruction in the end-user industries amidst the increasing cost of production and high inflation rates.

Polyurethane Price Trend For the First Half of 2022

Asia

In the first quarter of 2022, the demand for polymer products in Asian countries like China and India sharply increased due to higher discretionary consumption. At the beginning of January, the price of PU Resin was 4435 USD/MT FOB Shanghai in China, but by mid-February, it decreased in the Asian market.

During the second quarter of 2022, the pricing trend in the Asian region was fluctuating as feedstock prices constantly changed as a result of market instability in the petrochemical and crude oil sectors. Polyurethane prices in China and India increased by 4 to 6% on a quarterly basis as a result of the building and furniture industries' continued high demand.

Europe

With a spike at the start of the quarter and stable pricing for the remainder of Q1 2022, polyurethane prices were stable on the European market. The industry experienced margin difficulties as a result of rising raw material costs, which persisted throughout Q1.

In the European Region, the price trend for polyurethane (PU) resin remained stable, and product prices increased in the second quarter of 2022. Due to a sudden increase in petrochemical prices brought on by a lack of crude oil supply in the area, feedstock prices for TDI, MDI, and Polyol spiked at the beginning of the quarter. During the second quarter, the regional market's product offtakes remained subdued.

North America

Due to a rise in demand from downstream paints, coatings, sealants, plastics, etc., polyurethane resin price trend in North America were projected to be constant in the first quarter of 2022. The market sentiment of polyurethane resin remained negative throughout the second quarter, and North American product prices dropped. During the second quarter, the prices of the feedstocks TDI and propylene oxide varied due to unstable upstream petrochemical pricing.

The cost of producing the product was negatively impacted by the declining prices of Polyol and MDI at the same time. The product offtakes in the regional market during the period remained average as a result of the moderate demand for PU resin that persisted for furniture and sealants from the home and construction sectors.

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Polyurethane (PUR and PU) refers to a polymer made up of organic units, which are further connected by carbamate (urethane) links. These polymers are conventionally formed by reacting a di- or triisocyanate with a polyol. Since polyurethanes are composed of 2 types of monomers, which polymerise one after the other, they are grouped as alternating copolymers. They are used in almost all industries as they possess a certain hardness and can replace rubber or even metal.

Product Details

Report Features Details
Product Name Polyurethane
Industrial Uses Foam seating and foam insulation panels, Wheels and tyres, Electronic applications, Electrical potting compounds, Adhesives, Surface coating and surface sealants, Synthetic fibres
Chemical Formula (R1 NH COO R2)n
Synonyms Carbamate Polymer
Supplier Database BASF SE, The Dow Chemical Company, Umicore N.V, LANXESS AG, Mitsui Chemicals & SKC Polyurethanes Co., Ltd.
Region/Countries Covered Asia Pacific: China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, Iran, Thailand, South Korea, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Nepal, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, UAE, Israel, Hongkong, Singapore, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Australia, and New Zealand

Europe: Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy,  Spain, Russia, Turkey, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Ireland Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, Romania, Finland, Czech Republic, Portugal and Greece

North America: United States and Canada

Latin America: Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Columbia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru

Africa: South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco
Currency US$ (Data can also be provided in local currency)
Supplier Database Availability Yes
Customization Scope The report can be customized as per the requirements of  the customer
Post-Sale Analyst Support 360-degree analyst support after report delivery


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Production Process

  • Production of Polyurethane via Polymerisation

Synthetic polymers, like polyurethane, are often prepared by reacting monomers in a reaction vessel. In order to produce polyurethane, polyol, namely poly(1,4-butanediol adipate) is reacted with a diisocyanate like methylene diphenyl diisocyanate to polymerise in a twin screw extruder, which results in the formation of Polyurethane.

Methodology

The displayed pricing data is derived through weighted average purchase price, including contract and spot transactions at the specified locations unless otherwise stated. The information provided comes from the compilation and processing of commercial data officially reported for each nation (i.e. government agencies, external trade bodies, and industry publications).

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