PolyurethanesPrice data available since 1995
Material price data for polyurethanes
Polyurethane price data helps assess foam, upholstery and coating applications more systematically, using price series, and interactive charts.
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What are polyurethanes?
Polyurethanes are formed by a reaction of polyols with isocyanates.
What is reported are the reactive components, or feedstocks – isocyanates (polymeric MDI, pure MDI, TDI) and two polyol types (flexible foam polyol and rigid foam polyol). These are not a meltable thermoplastic but reactive systems that cure into flexible and rigid foams, elastomers, coatings, and adhesives.
What is reported are the reactive components, or feedstocks – isocyanates (polymeric MDI, pure MDI, TDI) and two polyol types (flexible foam polyol and rigid foam polyol). These are not a meltable thermoplastic but reactive systems that cure into flexible and rigid foams, elastomers, coatings, and adhesives.
Where are polyurethanes used?
Insulation foams (construction), upholstery, and mattresses, automotive seats, and components, handles, coatings, and adhesives.
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Top 5 application markets for polyurethanes
pricenxt delivers structured price data and analysis views for polyurethanes, supporting a consistent basis for planning, procurement, and pricing.
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InsulationInsulation uses large volumes of EPS, XPS, and PUR/PIR – price movements feed directly into material costs.Learn more
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Furniture & furnishingsFurniture & furnishings use PUR foams, PP, PVC, and PA – price movements feed straight into upholstery, moulded parts, and fittings.Learn more
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SeatsVehicle seats combine PUR foam with load-bearing plastic components – price movements in polyols and isocyanates feed directly into costs.Learn more
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WaterproofingWaterproofing uses large volumes of flexible PVC, polyolefins (PE/PP), and PUR – price movements feed directly into unit costs.Learn more
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BodyBumpers, wings and add-on parts consist of PP compounds, the polyamides, and fibre-reinforced materials – their prices determine the component costs.Learn more
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What makes polyurethanes distinctive?
Polyurethanes cover a broad spectrum from foams to coatings. Price series help place developments for construction, furniture, and automotive in context.
Material and price logic
PU is formed from polyols and isocyanates and can be tuned in many ways. Construction, furniture, and automotive demand shapes price formation.
- Versatile polymer class: flexible and rigid foams, elastomers, and coatings.
- Trade types: contract prices form the price basis for planning and calculation.
- Application relevance: important for insulation, upholstery, seating, and coatings.
Market relevance
Polyurethane prices are relevant for companies that purchase, cost or have to account for foam, upholstery, and coating materials in price negotiations.
- Procurement: teams can factor price movements into their purchasing plans at an early stage.
- Pricing: price series support structured discussions on material costs and price adjustment mechanisms.
- Controlling: price histories help document cost assumptions in a traceable way.
Analysis in pricenxt
In pricenxt, polyurethane price data can be analysed in a structured way using configurable filters, interactive charts, and boards.
- Variant comparison: different price series can be set against one another in a single chart.
- Period analysis: you choose the observation period freely and add trend lines or regressions.
- Saving to boards: relevant analyses can be saved as a card on a board and shared.
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