MDI Price Forecast: What to Expect Over the Next 12 Months

Global Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Prices – September 2026

Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Prices 2026 showed a mixed but slightly weaker regional performance in September. Based on the four reported regional movements, the simple average change was approximately 1.3% lower, indicating a mild overall downtrend. Europe recorded the sharpest decline at 7.6%, followed by Northeast Asia at 4.4%, while North America increased 5.6% and the Middle East rose 1.1%. According to IMARC Group’s September 2026 price-tracking database and methodology, these differences reflect regional variations in supply availability, downstream polyurethane demand, production costs, and logistics. Monitoring the Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate Price Trend can help procurement teams compare regional purchasing conditions, while the MDI Price Forecast can support budgeting, contract planning, and sourcing decisions.

Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Prices September 2026: Regional Price Snapshot

• Northeast Asia: USD 2.61/MT, down 4.4%.
• Europe: USD 2.18/MT, down 7.6%.
• North America: USD 2.84/MT, up 5.6%.
• Middle East: USD 1.85/MT, up 1.1%.

The September spread highlights significant regional differences in MDI procurement costs. North America recorded the highest reported price at USD 2.84/MT, despite a monthly increase, while the Middle East remained the lowest at USD 1.85/MT. Europe recorded the strongest decline, suggesting weaker price support, whereas Northeast Asia also moved lower. The divergence points to different regional balances between polyurethane demand, supplier availability, feedstock costs, inventory levels, and freight conditions. For buyers, the gap between the highest and lowest reported regions reinforces the importance of regional sourcing analysis rather than relying only on a global benchmark.

September 2026 Price Analysis: MDI Market Conditions by Region

North America MDI Prices: USA Supply and Demand Conditions

The verified dataset reports North America at USD 2.84/MT, up 5.6% in September. A separate USA country-level price was not supplied, so no specific US price is stated. The regional increase indicates stronger price support, potentially linked to firmer downstream polyurethane demand, supply availability, or higher production and logistics costs.

Asia-Pacific MDI Prices: Japan, India and China

The verified dataset reports Northeast Asia at USD 2.61/MT, down 4.4%. Individual September prices for Japan, India, and China were not provided. The regional decline indicates weaker pricing support, potentially reflecting adequate availability, inventory conditions, or softer downstream buying. Country-level procurement decisions should therefore be based on confirmed local supplier quotations.

South America MDI Prices: Brazil Market Conditions

No South America or Brazil price was included in the verified September dataset. Therefore, a specific Brazil price or monthly movement cannot be stated without introducing unsupported information. Buyers in Brazil should consider import costs, freight, currency movements, and supplier availability alongside international MDI benchmarks.

Why Did MDI Prices Move In Different Directions In September 2026?

September pricing reflected contrasting regional supply-demand conditions. Europe and Northeast Asia experienced declines, while North America and the Middle East recorded increases. This divergence suggests that regional availability, downstream polyurethane consumption, inventory levels, and delivered production costs had a stronger influence than a single global market factor.

MDI demand is closely connected with polyurethane applications in construction, insulation, refrigeration, automotive components, furniture, appliances, coatings, adhesives, and elastomers. Changes in these industries can therefore affect purchasing requirements and supplier pricing.

Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Price Index And Historical Analysis

The Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Price Index reflected a divergent regional market in September, with two reported regions moving lower and two recording increases. The monthly index direction therefore needs to be interpreted alongside regional supply and demand rather than as a uniform global price movement.

Compared with the prior quarter, the September figures indicate continued volatility in regional pricing conditions. However, a precise quarter-on-quarter percentage cannot be calculated from the supplied information because comparable Q2 regional benchmarks were not provided. Historical tracking remains useful for identifying recurring changes in demand, supply availability, and production economics.

Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Price Chart: September Regional Comparison

The Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Price Chart shows North America at the highest reported regional price, followed by Northeast Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. The chart also highlights an important contrast: North America recorded the strongest increase among the reported regions, while Europe posted the sharpest decline.

Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Price Forecast 2026: Next 12 Months

Over the next 12 months, MDI prices are likely to remain sensitive to polyurethane demand, upstream feedstock costs, energy expenses, plant operating rates, freight, and international trade flows. Stronger construction, automotive, insulation, appliance, and furniture activity could improve demand and provide price support.

Conversely, weaker industrial production, comfortable inventories, or improved regional supply could limit increases. Procurement managers should monitor regional supplier availability and delivered costs because the September data already shows substantial differences between major markets. The Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) price history chart can also help buyers compare current conditions with previous pricing cycles.

What Factors Are Affecting MDI Prices Monthly?

Several factors influence monthly MDI pricing:

• Feedstock costs: Benzene, aniline, and other upstream inputs influence production economics.
• Energy costs: Electricity, natural gas, and fuel expenses affect manufacturing costs.
• Polyurethane demand: Construction, insulation, automotive, furniture, and appliances remain major demand sources.
• Plant operating rates: Maintenance, outages, and capacity utilization can change regional availability.
• Freight costs: Ocean freight and inland transportation affect delivered MDI prices.
• Inventory levels: High inventories can weaken price support, while tighter stocks can encourage increases.
• Trade flows: Import requirements and export availability influence regional supply balances.

What Is Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI)?

Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) is an aromatic diisocyanate primarily used to manufacture polyurethane materials. It is available in different grades and forms, including polymeric MDI and monomeric MDI, which serve different industrial applications.

MDI is widely used in rigid polyurethane foams for building insulation, refrigeration, appliances, and other applications. It is also used in elastomers, adhesives, sealants, coatings, and selected automotive and industrial products. Its price is therefore closely linked to the broader polyurethane value chain.

What Were The Key MDI Market Developments In September 2026?

The clearest September development was the divergence between regional markets. Europe recorded the largest decline at 7.6%, while Northeast Asia decreased 4.4%. In contrast, North America increased 5.6% and the Middle East rose 1.1%.

The supplied dataset does not provide verified information on specific capacity additions, plant closures, major supplier announcements, or individual trade shifts. Accordingly, no company-level development is attributed without supporting data. For procurement teams, the regional price divergence remains the most reliable September signal for assessing sourcing conditions.

Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Price FAQs

What happened to Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) prices in September 2026?

MDI prices moved in different directions across the reported regions. Europe declined 7.6% and Northeast Asia fell 4.4%, while North America increased 5.6% and the Middle East rose 1.1%.

What does the Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Price Index show?

The Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Price Index shows changes in regional MDI pricing over time. It helps procurement teams compare current costs with historical benchmarks and evaluate shifts in supply, demand, production economics, and logistics.

Where can buyers check the Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Price Chart?

Buyers can use the Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Price Chart to compare regional prices and monthly movements. The Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) price history chart can further support budgeting, sourcing, and contract negotiations by showing longer-term price patterns.

How IMARC Group Helps Track MDI Prices

IMARC Group provides MDI pricing intelligence to help buyers monitor regional movements and changing procurement conditions. September 2026 data showed declines in Europe and Northeast Asia, while North America and the Middle East recorded increases. This regional divergence highlights the importance of comparing local supply conditions rather than relying on a single benchmark. Going forward, polyurethane demand, feedstock costs, plant operations, energy expenses, and freight are expected to remain key influences on MDI pricing.

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