Market Trends Report

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The Evolution of Wanhua Chemical, and the Reality Facing Korea’s Chemical and Construction Materials Industry

The Evolution of Wanhua Chemical, and the Reality Facing Korea’s Chemical and Construction Materials Industry

Hello, this is the ISOL Trend Analysis Team. Recently, the presence of Wanhua Chemical in the global chemical industry seems to have entered a stage that goes beyond being simply an ‘MDI powerhouse’. ...

Dec 21, 2025

How is AI transforming chemical processes?

How is AI transforming chemical processes?

The recently released TechnoVision 2026 by Capgemini clearly shows that AI and generative AI are no longer experimental technologies, but are moving to become the backbone of enterprise operations. Wh...

Dec 18, 2025

XRG's Acquisition of Covestro: Why Should We Focus on 'Eco-Friendliness'?

XRG's Acquisition of Covestro: Why Should We Focus on 'Eco-Friendliness'?

In December 2025, a symbolic acquisition in the global chemical industry was completed. The investment platform XRG, under the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), fully acquired the German chemical materials company Covestro for approximately 14.7 billion euros. This acquisition sends a clear message that goes beyond a simple corporate sale or financial investment. The ISOL trend analysis team describes this deal as 'oil...'

Dec 18, 2025

BASF, Huntsman, and Wanhua Announce Price Increases!

BASF, Huntsman, and Wanhua Announce Price Increases!

Hello, this is the ISOL trend analysis team. In this article, we analyzed the simultaneous MDI price increases by global chemical majors such as BASF, Huntsman, and Wanhua, focusing on the underlying cost increase structure and the medium to long-term trends in the global MDI market. This issue could serve as an important signal for understanding the polyurethane raw material market after 2025, so the industry ...

Dec 16, 2025

Analysis of the Domestic Urethane Spray Market Trends

Analysis of the Domestic Urethane Spray Market Trends

Hello, this is the ISOL trend analysis team. The domestic urethane spray market is currently entering a critical transition period. On the surface, the transition from HCFC-141b to HFC-245fa seems to be the key issue, but in reality, much more complex changes are occurring simultaneously on the ground. ISOL is not at the stage of 'predicting' this change; we have already prepared response solutions...

Dec 16, 2025

Global MDI Supply Instability: A Temporary Phenomenon or a Structural Change?

Global MDI Supply Instability: A Temporary Phenomenon or a Structural Change?

Hello, this is the ISOL trend analysis team. Recently, the global MDI market has shown trends that are difficult to explain by simple price adjustments or seasonal factors. Rather than a sudden surge in demand, it appears that a series of events on the supply side are shaking the overall market balance. Especially around November to December 2025, major production hubs in Asia and Europe are simultaneously undergoing regular...

Dec 16, 2025

XRG Completes Acquisition of Covestro, Taking Significant Steps Towards Becoming a 'Top 3 Investor' in the Chemical Industry

XRG Completes Acquisition of Covestro, Taking Significant Steps Towards Becoming a 'Top 3 Investor' in the Chemical Industry

Hello, this is the ISOL trend analysis team. This time, based on the official announcement from the XRG website, we share the final version that analyzes the previously disclosed acquisition conditions and context from the ISOL perspective. Beyond simply conveying facts, we have supplemented why XRG chose Covestro and the significance of this deal in the global chemical industry. Covestro acquisition completed, '...

Dec 16, 2025