Market Trends in China Rigid PU Foam Industry Forum 2025

“China Rigid Polyurethane Foam Industry Forum 2025”, hosted by China Polyurethane Products Committee of China Plastics Processing Industry Association (CPPIA), was held in Xianyang during April 23 and April 25. As an important annual event in polyurethane industry, the forum attracted 250+ experts, entrepreneurs and research scholars across the country to jointly discuss technological innovation, policies and regulations, and development trends in the rigid polyurethane foam industry.

As a professional polyurethane market intelligence platform in China, PUdaily was honored to be invited to participate in the forum and to share the report titled <Review and Development of China’s Rigid Polyurethane Foam Industry Amid Global Trade Turbulence>. Claire Yang, senior market analyst from PUdaily, presented the report.

She provided an overview of the global polyurethane market and focused on China’s polyurethane supply-demand dynamics over the past five years, analyzed the market fluctuations caused by major global events and the continuously changing trade environment, as well as the profound impact these changes have had on China’s rigid polyurethane foam market.

Global Polyurethane Market: How International Political, Economic and Trade Dynamics Drive Market Fluctuations

In terms of supply, global events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions in Europe have caused major disruptions to polyurethane supply chain in the U.S. and Europe. These challenges also include force majeure and soaring energy costs in Europe, all of which have led to reduced operating rates. As a result, downstream manufacturers in Europe have slowed down their facility expansion, and some are even relocating production abroad. Meanwhile, production capacities in Asia-Pacific region continue to grow, with improvements in both supply stability and supply chain efficiency. However, the U.S. pending decisions on imposing sweeping new tariffs have created more uncertainties and cautious mood for the global polyurethane market and Chinese exporters.

In terms of demand, the volatile international environment, regional supply chain relocation, and consumption downgrade coexist with a rising demand for healthy and eco-friendly products. These factors collectively present new business opportunities for the polyurethane industry both domestically and internationally.

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