Asian Conventional Slabstock Polyol: Prices rise on costlier feedstock / Propylene oxide costs jump to $1,495/mt CFR / Weak demand persists despite price increases

Oct 31, 2026

the Conventional Slabstock Polyols FOB China weekly marker at $1,800/metric ton Oct. 30, up $15/mt week over week, reflecting higher propylene oxide feedstock prices heard, while considering weaker demand cues. We have been putting out offers, but there has not been any buying interest in the market, a producer based in North China said. Upstream, domestic propylene oxide costs had risen sharply week over week from Oct. 23, from 11,300-12,000 yuan/mt, the producer added. Propylene oxide CFR China prices had similarly risen $85/mt week over week to $1,495/mt. In comparison, domestic slabstock polyol prices were heard at around 12,600-12,800 yuan/mt. As such, polyols-to-propylene oxide spreads had narrowed significantly, the producer said. Weekly Asia Conventional Slabstock Polyols Rationale Conventional Slabstock Polyols FOB China up $15/mt week over week at $1,800/mt on...

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