The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) serves as a research arm and data clearinghouse for CPI members. CPI technical experts, working in conjunction with the American Chemistry Council’s Plastics Industry Producers’ Statistics Group (PIPS), regularly produce a variety of data and reports for the polyurethane industry.

Periodic Reports

A number of statistical reports have long been regarded as important sources of data on polyurethanes, including:

  • Production and Sales & Captive Use of Isocyanate Resins, a monthly report on isocyanate resins
  • Production and Sales & Captive Use of Polyether Urethane Polyols, a monthly report on polyether urethane polyols
  • Production and Sales & Captive Use of Thermoplastic Polyurethane Products, a quarterly report on thermoplastic polyurethane products

Note: These reports are available on an annual subscription basis; producers participating in the data collection receive complimentary copies.

End-Use Market Survey

To assist polyurethane manufacturers, machinery manufacturers, lobbyists and other industry segments in vital decision-making, every two years, CPI conducts an end-use polyurethanes industry market survey. The objective of the study is to determine polyurethane consumption in the NAFTA region (U.S., Canada and Mexico), including market size and segmentation by polyurethane product type and end-use market. Historic trends by end-use market segment, as well as product usage, are also presented.

To ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the data gathered and analyzed for the End-Use Market Survey, we conduct in-depth telephone and face-to-face interviews with key industry participants.

In all fieldwork, CPI applies a multi-faceted approach to develop and verify market findings. This allows for a more accurate overall assessment, as well as detailed analysis by segment. Market segments analyzed include but are not limited to:

  • flexible polyurethane foams
  • rigid polyurethane foams
  • thermoplastic polyurethane foams
  • coatings
  • adhesives
  • sealants
  • elastomers
  • binders
  • reaction injection molding
  • polyurethane dispersions

Note: The End-Use Market Survey on the U.S., Canada and Mexico is available for sale both to CPI members and the public.

Preview/download the 2008 End-Use Market Survey Table of Contents below.

2008 Hard Copy Publication Price: $1,000 USD CPI members/$2,000 USD non-members
2008 Electronic Copy* Publication Price: $2,500 USD CPI members/$5,000 USD non-members

*Electronic Copy comes with a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license. New for this year is an included interactive database containing 2008 market data.

Socio-Economic Impact of Polyurethanes in the United States

The Socio-Economic Impact of the Polyurethanes Industry in the United States report focuses on the economic impact of the polyurethanes industry on the U.S. economy. Its focus is on diisocyanates and associated polyols. The analysis includes an investigation of the industry along the entire value chain - from suppliers of chemical raw materials to their direct customers and industrial goods. In addition to the contributions that the polyurethane industry makes directly, the results of the analysis also highlight the contributions made by the associated and the indirect industry including service providers. This report will look at both the upstream and downstream impacts of the polyurethanes industry on the U.S. economy.

Publication Price: $25 USD CPI members/$50 USD non-members

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