Key Market Indicators
Japan’s Polyurethane export is forecast to reach 36.3 million kilograms by 2026, 1.2% higher than the 33.3 million kilograms in 2021. Since 1993, the supply has increased by a yearly average of 2.1%. Japan was 12th in the 2021 global rankings, with the UK in the lead at 33.3 million kilograms. China, Italy and the US came in second, third and fourth, respectively. Polyurethane import is expected to hit 12.3 million kilograms by 2026, 1% higher than the 11.4 million kilograms in 2021. Year-on-year demand has increased by 0.1% since 1993. Japan was 32nd in the 2021 global rankings, with the Philippines leading at 11.4 million kilograms. India, Germany and Iran ranked second, third and fourth, respectively.
