PU market steadies after recent climb
PU held a steady weekly profile into 21 Jan 2026, with assessments maintaining continuity after earlier movement in the month. Indian PU prices were assessed at Rs 199/kg, leaving week-on-week direction muted for routine buying. Execution stayed orderly, with most bids and offers clustering near published references.
The fortnight marker at Rs 199/kg kept the short-term baseline intact, while the month comparison at Rs 183/kg frames the latest level versus late-December references. Over the last 30 days, the recent high was around Rs 199/kg and the recent low was near Rs 183/kg. With moves staying limited, buyers were able to plan replenishment without frequent price resets. Many desks also used staggered purchasing to keep average costs aligned to the week’s assessment.
On broader anchors, the three-month reference of Rs 188/kg and six-month reference of Rs 201/kg place the market in context. Across the last 90 days, levels moved between about Rs 181/kg and Rs 199/kg, but the latest week sat toward the quieter end of that window. The year-on-year marker stands at Rs 199/kg, and PU prices in India are used to test whether stability is holding alongside contract benchmarks. Indian PU prices remain central for cross-checking negotiated terms and budget assumptions, PU Market, Polyurethane Industry, Chemical Market, Market Stability, Post Climb, Supply Demand, Commodity Trends, Petrochemical Market, Industry Update, Market News. Read the full verified update on IndianPetrochem.com.
