# Chemical Conversations: Polyurethanes Global Outlook

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Podcast: [Argus Media](https://stenobird.com/podcast/argus-media-792465)
Published: 2026-06-01T17:17:03+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Chemical Conversations, Argus’ James Elliott speaks with global polyurethanes editor Laura Tovey-Fall and US polyurethanes reporter Catherine Rabe to discuss the latest developments and what they could mean for the market in the months ahead. Ahead of Europur’s annual conference on 9 - 11 June 2026, the team discuss: What is the latest in terms of the European isocyanate supply and demand balance? How are the new MDI and TDI trade flows between Europe and the US driving market change? What is the global isocyanates outlook for the second half of 2026? Laura Tovey-Fall will be presenting on 'The Flexible PU Foam Market Outlook: Upstream & Downstream' at Europur's conference on Wednesday 10th June 2026. Click here (chemicals@argusmedia.com) to request a meeting or find out more about Argus Isocyanates.

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