Markets & Prices2026-04
Cumulative MDI prices up ~40% since January 2026
PUdaily reports that since January 2026, cumulative market price increases for Polymeric MDI and Monomeric MDI have approached 40%, with TDI, flexible-foam polyether polyols and TPU also gaining over 20% in the past six months. Drivers cited include energy costs, geopolitical supply disruptions and tightening capacity. PU buyers are reviewing procurement strategies and contract structures.
Source: PUdaily — Polyurethane price surge driven by multi-factor convergence
Markets & Prices2026-03
Huntsman declares €200/t natural-gas surcharge on MDI in EMEI
On 5 March 2026 Huntsman Corporation announced a €200/t natural-gas surcharge on all MDI products supplied to Europe, Africa, the Middle East and India, citing soaring European natural gas prices. The move follows similar actions from BASF, Wanhua and BorsodChem, which have raised MDI/TDI prices through Q4 2025 and Q1 2026.
Source: Achilles Chem — Global MDI Price Hikes 2026
Investments2026-Mid-Year
Wanhua's 1.5M-ton MDI line in Fujian expected mid-2026
Wanhua Chemical's new 1.5 million-ton MDI capacity in Fujian, China is expected to commission in mid-2026, releasing an estimated 700,000 tonnes of incremental supply. The project is among the most-watched supply events for the global PU industry and is expected to influence MDI market dynamics into 2027.
Source: ResourceWise — Polyurethanes & Intermediates
Green Transition2026-03
BASF launches biomass-balance polyether polyols in North America
BASF announced first commercial production of its biomass-balance (BMB) polyether polyols in North America, targeting sleep products, automotive and CASE applications. The BMB approach replaces a share of fossil feedstock with bio-circular material while keeping product specifications identical, allowing brands to lower scope-3 emissions without reformulation.
Source: BASF Press Release
Green Transition2026-04
BASF biomass-balanced isocyanate for spray PU foam
BASF introduced a biomass-balanced isocyanate for spray polyurethane foam insulation, targeting lower carbon footprint without reformulation. Combined with biomass-balance polyols, the move points to a complete drop-in low-carbon two-component system for SPF applicators.
Source: PU MAGAZINE Daily News
Green Transition2026-05
Kimpur receives ISCC PLUS certification for two Turkish sites
Turkish polyurethane systems producer Kimpur obtained ISCC PLUS sustainability certification for its Gebze and Düzce plants on 1 May 2026, enabling it to supply certified PU systems incorporating recycled and bio-circular materials. The certification reflects rising buyer expectations for traceable low-carbon polyurethane in European supply chains — a trend Turkish exporters are actively responding to.
Source: PU MAGAZINE Daily News
Sector Trends2026-Q1
Cold-storage sandwich panel market on track to ~$8.65B by 2033
The cold-storage sandwich panel market — dominated by polyurethane cores — is forecast to grow from USD 5.12B (2024) to USD 8.65B by 2033 at a 6.7% CAGR. Drivers include cold-chain expansion, food-safety regulation and energy-efficiency mandates. The polyurethane segment held ~68% market share in 2026.
Source: Verified Market Reports
Sector Trends2026-04
Spray PU foam market projected to reach $5.07B by 2035
SNS Insider projects the global spray polyurethane foam market to grow from USD 2.77B in 2025 to USD 5.07B by 2035 at a 6.34% CAGR. Closed-cell SPF leads with ~48% share. Cold-chain and food-logistics insulation are accelerating fastest, with pharmaceutical cold-chain SPF adoption growing 6.8% per year.
Source: SNS Insider — SPF Market
Events2026-06
PTIF 2026 — Polyurethane Technology International Forum, 22–27 June
The Polyurethane Technology International Forum (PTIF) 2026 runs 22–27 June 2026 under the theme "Technological Innovation, Green Low-Carbon, Global Collaboration." WudyDex Chemical is title sponsor. PTIF brings together raw-material suppliers, system houses and equipment makers across the global PU value chain.
Source: PUdaily — PTIF 2026
Events2027-04
UTECH Europe 2027 returns to Maastricht, 20–22 April
UTECH Europe 2027 will be held 20–22 April 2027 at MECC Maastricht, the Netherlands. The triennial exhibition and conference is the largest dedicated polyurethane event in Europe, with confirmed exhibitors including BASF, Covestro, Huntsman, BorsodChem, COIM, Repsol, Evonik and Momentive.
Source: UTECH Europe
Events · Türkiye2026-04-27
Yapı Turkeybuild Istanbul 2026, 27–30 Nisan
Türkiye'nin en büyük inşaat ve yapı malzemeleri fuarı Yapı Turkeybuild Istanbul, 27–30 Nisan 2026 tarihlerinde düzenlenecek. Yalıtım, yapı kimyasalları, çatı kaplama, prefabrik ve sandviç panel sistemleri ana ürün gruplarında. Soğuk hava deposu paneli üreticileri ve rijit poliüretan alıcıları için Türkiye'deki en yoğun ticari ortam.
Source: Yapı Turkeybuild Istanbul 2026
Events · Türkiye2026-12-02
Plast Eurasia Istanbul 2026, 2–5 Aralık
Avrasya'nın en büyük plastik sektörü fuarı Plast Eurasia Istanbul, 35. kez 2–5 Aralık 2026 tarihlerinde TÜYAP Istanbul Fuar ve Kongre Merkezi'nde gerçekleşecek. Hammadde, ekipman, kalıp ve yardımcı kimyasallar başta olmak üzere poliüretan değer zincirinin tüm halkaları temsil ediliyor.
Source: Plast Eurasia Istanbul
Events · Türkiye2026-03-26
RePlast Eurasia 2026, 26–28 Mart — Istanbul
Türkiye'nin yalnızca plastik ve fiber geri dönüşüm teknolojilerine adanmış tek ticari fuarı RePlast Eurasia, 26–28 Mart 2026 tarihlerinde TÜYAP Büyükçekmece'de gerçekleşecek. Eş zamanlı PAGÇEV Plastik Geri Dönüşüm Konferansı ile birlikte, 56 ülkeden 8.000+ ziyaretçi bekleniyor. Geri dönüşümlü ve biyo-döngüsel poliüretan tarafına ilgi duyan üreticiler için stratejik bir buluşma noktası.
Source: RePlast Eurasia 2026
Events · Türkiye2027-10-20
ISK-SODEX Istanbul 2027, 20–23 Ekim
Avrasya bölgesinin en büyük HVAC&R, yalıtım, pompa, vana, su arıtma, yangın önleme ve solar enerji sistemleri fuarı ISK-SODEX, iki yılda bir düzenleniyor. Sıradaki tarihi 20–23 Ekim 2027, TÜYAP Istanbul. Soğuk zincir, soğuk hava deposu ve yapı yalıtımı tarafıyla çalışan poliüretan üreticileri için kritik bir bağlantı zemini.
Source: ISK-SODEX Istanbul
Markets & Prices2026-Q1
Wanhua Chemical Q1 2026 net profit up 20.62%
Wanhua Chemical reported Q1 2026 net profit of CNY 3.72 billion (+20.62% YoY) on revenue of CNY 54.05 billion (+25.5% YoY). The result confirms continued PU-value-chain margin recovery for vertically-integrated producers despite cautious downstream demand in selected end markets.
Source: PUdaily — Wanhua Q1 2026
Sector Trends2025-04
Huntsman launches next-generation PU foam for cold-chain insulation
Huntsman launched a next-generation polyurethane formulation with enhanced fire resistance and improved adhesion, targeting cold-chain logistics and appliance insulation. The product is positioned for higher-durability applications in refrigerated transport bodies and high-performance insulation panels.
Source: SNS Insider — SPF Market
Investments2026-01
Hennecke joins Brückner Group, signals consolidation in PU machinery
Hennecke — one of the global leaders in polyurethane processing equipment — became part of the Brückner Group in early 2026. The move signals continued consolidation among PU equipment makers and strengthens the long-term technology pipeline serving panel-line, slabstock and integral-skin manufacturers worldwide.
Source: Plastech — Hennecke / Brückner Group
Sector Trends2026-04
Magna unveils EcoSphere bio-based PU seating foam for automotive
Tier-1 automotive supplier Magna International unveiled EcoSphere — a bio-based polyurethane seating foam positioned for "large-scale production" with mechanical performance and processing comparable to conventional foams. The launch reflects rising OEM pressure to demonstrate biobased and recyclable content in interior materials, driven in part by the EU End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation.
Source: PU MAGAZINE — Magna EcoSphere
Green Transition2026-Q1
Dow scales depolymerization for closed-loop PU recycling
Dow continues to invest in chemical depolymerization as the only closed-loop recycling technology for end-of-life polyurethane. Combined with parallel investments by Covestro in chemolysis and smart pyrolysis, the industry is moving from pilot to commercial-scale chemical recycling — though feedstock collection remains the primary bottleneck.
Source: Dow — PU Depolymerization
Markets & Prices2026-Q1
Sichuan Tianhua Chemical reports strong Q1 2026, PTMEG exports rise
Sichuan Tianhua Chemical reported Q1 2026 revenue of CNY 678 million with PTMEG exports exceeding 4,200 tonnes. PTMEG (a key intermediate for spandex and elastomeric PU systems) demand is being driven by recovering global TPU and elastomer markets — a parallel trend to the headline MDI/TDI price moves in flexible and rigid systems.
Source: PUdaily — Industry News
Sector Trends2026-Q1
India PU market projected to triple by 2033, but procurement turns cautious
PUdaily reports India's polyurethane market — valued at USD 5.99B in 2025 — is projected to reach USD 17.07B by 2033 at a 14.5% CAGR. However, near-term buying behavior has shifted toward a cautious "wait-and-watch" approach, with affordability pressures hitting small and medium-sized enterprises hardest. A signal worth tracking for export-oriented PU producers.
Source: PUdaily — India's Polyurethane Market
JiTPOL2025-11-26
JiTPOL exhibited at PUTECH Eurasia 2025, Istanbul
JiTPOL participated in PUTECH Eurasia 2025 — the 9th International Polyurethane Industry Exhibition — held 26–28 November 2025 at İstanbul Fuar Merkezi, Bakırköy. The fair brought together ~250 exhibitors (180 international) across the polyurethane value chain alongside Adhesive Bonding Eurasia, EurasiaComposites Show and Foam Eurasia, with 7,000+ visitors from 70+ countries. Our team met with rigid, flexible, visco, integral and spray system buyers from across the EMEA region.
Source: PUTECH Eurasia · İFM Event Page
JiTPOL2026-05-05
JiTPOL attended SAHA EXPO 2026, Istanbul
JiTPOL participated in SAHA EXPO 2026 — the International Defence & Aerospace Exhibition organised by SAHA Istanbul, the largest industrial cluster in Türkiye and Europe — held 5–9 May 2026 at İstanbul Expo Centre. The event brought together 1,700+ exhibitors from 120+ countries across 100,000+ sqm, covering land, naval, air, space, unmanned systems and disruptive innovation. Polyurethane systems play a meaningful role in this value chain — vibration damping, structural foams, integral skin parts, insulation and protective applications — and SAHA is a strategic touchpoint for JiTPOL with defence-industry OEMs and tier-1 subcontractors.
Source: SAHA EXPO 2026 · İFM Event Page
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