Europe flex PU foam makers battle polyols shortage; rigid PU still strong

摘要

Polyols prices hit all-time high Crude, pure MDI prices higher TDI ends 6-month uptrend Some flexible foam production constrained Rigid foam demand, construction remain strong for now Escalation of coronavirus lockdowns eyed LONDON (ICIS)--Short supply of polyols is complicating production in Europe’s flexible polyurethane (PU) foam market where demand has also been slightly dented by an escalation of coronavirus infections in Europe. Construction, meanwhile, has been less affected by lockdown measures in the region so far, and demand for rigid PU foam feedstocks has held up.