• 6 November 2024
  • Market: Chemicals, Polyurethanes

In this paper, Argus’ Polyurethanes Reporter Dolly Wu, Polyurethanes Editor Laura Tovey-Fall and VP of Business Development James Elliott explore how rising capacity and weaker demand in China has impacted the global isocyanates markets. The paper looks at:

  • The evolution of the isocyanates market fundamentals in China and the change in China's net trade position
  • Recent market dynamics in China including the reaction to the stimulus measures
  • MDI and TDI pricing trends in 2024 in the domestic Chinese market
  • How global MDI and TDI capacity share by region has changed and the impact on global supply chains

Further details and additional insights are available from Argus’ Polyurethane services including:

  • Argus Isocyanates
  • Argus Propylene Oxide and Derivatives

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China’s rising capacity and demand downturn dominate global isocyanates markets

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