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Huntsman Reports Early Signs of Recovery in MDI Market
HOUSTON (ICIS) – Huntsman is observing early signs of a potential recovery in the market for methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI). CEO Peter Huntsman noted that there are currently more positive movements than negative ones within the MDI industry. He attributed the previous declines in demand and margins to factors such as rising interest rates, which slowed North American construction, a collapse in China’s housing market, and an industrial decline in Europe.

With the worst destocking cycle seemingly at an end, Huntsman reported an increase in volumes over recent quarters. In China, prices for polymeric methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (PMDI) have reached three-year highs and have remained stable. He anticipates continued gradual recovery in China throughout the decade.

In the US, multiple companies have announced price increases across various segments, marking the first occurrence of such announcements in two years and indicating the end of destocking. However, Europe continues to face challenges, with uncertain energy policies and potential protectionist measures.

Globally, utilization rates are expected to hover around the upper 80% range, with Europe experiencing the loosest market conditions and the US the tightest.

Huntsman Expects Slightly Lower Q1 Earnings
For the first quarter, Huntsman anticipates a slight year-on-year decline in adjusted earnings, as indicated in the following table (figures in millions of dollars):

Huntsman expects its maleic anhydride (MA) business to benefit from a construction market recovery, as MA is used for making unsaturated polyester resin (UPR). The company anticipates an earnings boost from a polyurethane catalyst project, contributing $5 million in EBITDA in the second half of 2025 and another $10 million in 2026. They also completed an investment in a performance amines product line serving the semiconductor market, which should contribute $5 million to $7 million in EBITDA in both 2025 and 2026.

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