
Polyurethane
$4.87/kg
Estimated value as of 2026 ยท US polyurethanes import price from IndexBox (2024 data, most relevant bulk pricing for building materials)
Polyurethane is a versatile polymer used as a building material in forms like foam insulation, coatings, sealants, and adhesives.
Fun fact Recent Middle East conflicts caused an 8.9% surge in US polyurethane resin prices during the week ending March 13, 2026, due to feedstock disruptions.[1]
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