Global Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Industry Growth and Trends Forecast to 2031

Summary

Methylene Diphenyl Di-isocyanate is most often abbreviated as MDI, is an aromatic diisocyanate. Three isomers are common, varying by the positions of the isocyanate groups around the rings: 2, 2'-MDI, 2,4'-MDI, and 4,4'-MDI. MDI reacts with polyols in the manufacture of polyurethane.

According to APO Research, The global Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) market was estimated at US$ million in 2025 and is projected to reach a revised size of US$ million by 2031, witnessing a CAGR of xx% during the forecast period 2026-2031.

North American market for Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) is estimated to increase from $ million in 2025 to reach $ million by 2031, at a CAGR of % during the forecast period of 2026 through 2031.

Asia-Pacific market for Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) is estimated to increase from $ million in 2025 to reach $ million by 2031, at a CAGR of % during the forecast period of 2026 through 2031.

Europe market for Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) is estimated to increase from $ million in 2025 to reach $ million by 2031, at a CAGR of % during the forecast period of 2026 through 2031.

The major global manufacturers of Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) include Wanhua, BASF, Huntsman, Covestro, DOW, Tosoh and Kumho Mitsui, etc. In 2024, the world's top three vendors accounted for approximately % of the revenue.

Report Scope

This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI), with both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI).

The Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (K MT) and revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. This report segments the global Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) market comprehensively. Regional market sizes, concerning products by Type, by Application, and by players, are also provided. For a more in-depth understanding of the market, the report provides profiles of the competitive landscape, key competitors, and their respective market ranks. The report also discusses technological trends and new product developments.

Key Companies & Market Share Insights

In this section, the readers will gain an understanding of the key players competing. This report has studied the key growth strategies, such as innovative trends and developments, intensification of product portfolio, mergers and acquisitions, collaborations, new product innovation, and geographical expansion, undertaken by these participants to maintain their presence. Apart from business strategies, the study includes current developments and key financials. The readers will also get access to the data related to global revenue, price, and sales by manufacturers for the period 2020-2025. This all-inclusive report will certainly serve the clients to stay updated and make effective decisions in their businesses.

Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Segment by Company

Wanhua
BASF
Huntsman
Covestro
DOW
Tosoh
Kumho Mitsui

Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Segment by Type

Polymeric MDI
Pure MDI
Modified MDI
Others

Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Segment by Application

Rigid Foam
Flexible Foam
Coatings
Elastomers
Adhesives and Sealants
Others

Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Segment by Region

North America
United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Spain
Netherlands
Switzerland
Sweden
Poland
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
India
Australia
Taiwan
Southeast Asia
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Chile
Colombia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Türkiye
GCC Countries

Key Drivers & Barriers

High-impact rendering factors and drivers have been studied in this report to aid the readers to understand the general development. Moreover, the report includes restraints and challenges that may act as stumbling blocks on the way of the players. This will assist the users to be attentive and make informed decisions related to business. Specialists have also laid their focus on the upcoming business prospects.

Reasons to Buy This Report

1. This report will help the readers to understand the competition within the industries and strategies for the competitive environment to enhance the potential profit. The report also focuses on the competitive landscape of the global Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) market, and introduces in detail the market share, industry ranking, competitor ecosystem, market performance, new product development, operation situation, expansion, and acquisition. etc. of the main players, which helps the readers to identify the main competitors and deeply understand the competition pattern of the market.
2. This report will help stakeholders to understand the global industry status and trends of Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) and provides them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.
3. This report will help stakeholders to understand competitors better and gain more insights to strengthen their position in their businesses. The competitive landscape section includes the market share and rank (in volume and value), competitor ecosystem, new product development, expansion, and acquisition.
4. This report stays updated with novel technology integration, features, and the latest developments in the market
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6. This report helps stakeholders to gain insights into the end-user perception concerning the adoption of Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI).
7. This report helps stakeholders to identify some of the key players in the market and understand their valuable contribution.

Chapter Outline

Chapter 1: Introduces the study scope of this report, executive summary of market segments by type, market size segments for North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa.
Chapter 2: Introduces the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 3: Detailed analysis of Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales, revenue, market share and ranking, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 4: Sales, revenue of Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the future development prospects, and market space in the world.
Chapter 5: Introduces market segments by application, market size segment for North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa.
Chapter 6: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa, sales and revenue by country.
Chapter 12: Analysis of industrial chain, key raw materials, manufacturing cost, and market dynamics.
Chapter 13: Concluding Insights of the report.

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1 Market Overview

1.1 Product Definition
1.2 Global Market Growth Prospects
1.2.1 Global Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Market Size Estimates and Forecasts (2020-2031)
1.2.2 Global Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Sales Estimates and Forecasts (2020-2031)
1.3 Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Market by Type
1.3.1 Polymeric MDI
1.3.2 Pure MDI
1.3.3 Modified MDI
1.3.4 Others
1.4 Global Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Market Size by Type
1.4.1 Global Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Market Size Overview by Type (2020-2031)
1.4.2 Global Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Historic Market Size Review by Type (2020-2025)
1.4.3 Global Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Forecasted Market Size by Type (2026-2031)
1.5 Key Regions Market Size by Type
1.5.1 North America Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Sales Breakdown by Type (2020-2025)
1.5.2 Europe Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Sales Breakdown by Type (2020-2025)
1.5.3 Asia-Pacific Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Sales Breakdown by Type (2020-2025)
1.5.4 South America Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Sales Breakdown by Type (2020-2025)
1.5.5 Middle East and Africa Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Sales Breakdown by Type (2020-2025)
2 Global Market Dynamics

2.1 Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Industry Trends
2.2 Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Industry Drivers
2.3 Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Industry Opportunities and Challenges
2.4 Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Industry Restraints
3 Market Competitive Landscape by Company

3.1 Global Top Players by Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Revenue (2020-2025)
3.2 Global Top Players by Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Sales (2020-2025)
3.3 Global Top Players by Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Price (2020-2025)
3.4 Global Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Industry Company Ranking, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2025
3.5 Global Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Major Company Production Sites & Headquarters
3.6 Global Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Company, Product Type & Application
3.7 Global Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Company Establishment Date
3.8 Market Competitive Analysis
3.8.1 Global Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Market CR5 and HHI
3.8.2 Global Top 5 and 10 Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Players Market Share by Revenue in 2024
3.8.3 2023 Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3
4 Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Regional Status and Outlook

4.1 Global Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Market Size and CAGR by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
4.2 Global Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Historic Market Size by Region
4.2.1 Global Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Sales in Volume by Region (2020-2025)
4.2.2 Global Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Sales in Value by Region (2020-2025)
4.2.3 Global Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Sales (Volume & Value), Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
4.3 Global Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Forecasted Market Size by Region
4.3.1 Global Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Sales in Volume by Region (2026-2031)
4.3.2 Global Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Sales in Value by Region (2026-2031)
4.3.3 Global Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Sales (Volume & Value), Price and Gross Margin (2026-2031)
5 Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) by Application

5.1 Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Market by Application
5.1.1 Rigid Foam
5.1.2 Flexible Foam
5.1.3 Coatings
5.1.4 Elastomers
5.1.5 Adhesives and Sealants
5.1.6 Others
5.2 Global Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Market Size by Application
5.2.1 Global Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Market Size Overview by Application (2020-2031)
5.2.2 Global Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Historic Market Size Review by Application (2020-2025)
5.2.3 Global Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Forecasted Market Size by Application (2026-2031)
5.3 Key Regions Market Size by Application
5.3.1 North America Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Sales Breakdown by Application (2020-2025)
5.3.2 Europe Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Sales Breakdown by Application (2020-2025)
5.3.3 Asia-Pacific Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Sales Breakdown by Application (2020-2025)
5.3.4 South America Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Sales Breakdown by Application (2020-2025)
5.3.5 Middle East and Africa Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Sales Breakdown by Application (2020-2025)
6 Company Profiles

6.1 Wanhua
6.1.1 Wanhua Comapny Information
6.1.2 Wanhua Business Overview
6.1.3 Wanhua Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
6.1.4 Wanhua Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Product Portfolio
6.1.5 Wanhua Recent Developments
6.2 BASF
6.2.1 BASF Comapny Information
6.2.2 BASF Business Overview
6.2.3 BASF Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
6.2.4 BASF Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Product Portfolio
6.2.5 BASF Recent Developments
6.3 Huntsman
6.3.1 Huntsman Comapny Information
6.3.2 Huntsman Business Overview
6.3.3 Huntsman Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
6.3.4 Huntsman Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Product Portfolio
6.3.5 Huntsman Recent Developments
6.4 Covestro
6.4.1 Covestro Comapny Information
6.4.2 Covestro Business Overview
6.4.3 Covestro Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
6.4.4 Covestro Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Product Portfolio
6.4.5 Covestro Recent Developments
6.5 DOW
6.5.1 DOW Comapny Information
6.5.2 DOW Business Overview
6.5.3 DOW Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
6.5.4 DOW Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Product Portfolio
6.5.5 DOW Recent Developments
6.6 Tosoh
6.6.1 Tosoh Comapny Information
6.6.2 Tosoh Business Overview
6.6.3 Tosoh Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
6.6.4 Tosoh Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Product Portfolio
6.6.5 Tosoh Recent Developments
6.7 Kumho Mitsui
6.7.1 Kumho Mitsui Comapny Information
6.7.2 Kumho Mitsui Business Overview
6.7.3 Kumho Mitsui Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
6.7.4 Kumho Mitsui Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Product Portfolio
6.7.5 Kumho Mitsui Recent Developments
7 North America by Country

7.1 North America Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Sales by Country
7.1.1 North America Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Sales Growth Rate (CAGR) by Country: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
7.1.2 North America Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Sales by Country (2020-2025)
7.1.3 North America Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Sales Forecast by Country (2026-2031)
7.2 North America Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Market Size by Country
7.2.1 North America Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Market Size Growth Rate (CAGR) by Country: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
7.2.2 North America Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Market Size by Country (2020-2025)
7.2.3 North America Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Market Size Forecast by Country (2026-2031)
8 Europe by Country

8.1 Europe Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Sales by Country
8.1.1 Europe Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Sales Growth Rate (CAGR) by Country: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
8.1.2 Europe Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Sales by Country (2020-2025)
8.1.3 Europe Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Sales Forecast by Country (2026-2031)
8.2 Europe Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Market Size by Country
8.2.1 Europe Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Market Size Growth Rate (CAGR) by Country: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
8.2.2 Europe Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Market Size by Country (2020-2025)
8.2.3 Europe Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Market Size Forecast by Country (2026-2031)
9 Asia-Pacific by Country

9.1 Asia-Pacific Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Sales by Country
9.1.1 Asia-Pacific Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Sales Growth Rate (CAGR) by Country: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
9.1.2 Asia-Pacific Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Sales by Country (2020-2025)
9.1.3 Asia-Pacific Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Sales Forecast by Country (2026-2031)
9.2 Asia-Pacific Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Market Size by Country
9.2.1 Asia-Pacific Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Market Size Growth Rate (CAGR) by Country: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
9.2.2 Asia-Pacific Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Market Size by Country (2020-2025)
9.2.3 Asia-Pacific Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Market Size Forecast by Country (2026-2031)
10 South America by Country

10.1 South America Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Sales by Country
10.1.1 South America Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Sales Growth Rate (CAGR) by Country: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
10.1.2 South America Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Sales by Country (2020-2025)
10.1.3 South America Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Sales Forecast by Country (2026-2031)
10.2 South America Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Market Size by Country
10.2.1 South America Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Market Size Growth Rate (CAGR) by Country: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
10.2.2 South America Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Market Size by Country (2020-2025)
10.2.3 South America Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Market Size Forecast by Country (2026-2031)
11 Middle East and Africa by Country

11.1 Middle East and Africa Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Sales by Country
11.1.1 Middle East and Africa Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Sales Growth Rate (CAGR) by Country: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
11.1.2 Middle East and Africa Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Sales by Country (2020-2025)
11.1.3 Middle East and Africa Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Sales Forecast by Country (2026-2031)
11.2 Middle East and Africa Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Market Size by Country
11.2.1 Middle East and Africa Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Market Size Growth Rate (CAGR) by Country: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
11.2.2 Middle East and Africa Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Market Size by Country (2020-2025)
11.2.3 Middle East and Africa Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Market Size Forecast by Country (2026-2031)
12 Value Chain and Sales Channels Analysis

12.1 Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Value Chain Analysis
12.1.1 Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Key Raw Materials
12.1.2 Key Raw Materials Price
12.1.3 Raw Materials Key Suppliers
12.1.4 Manufacturing Cost Structure
12.1.5 Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Production Mode & Process
12.2 Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Sales Channels Analysis
12.2.1 Direct Comparison with Distribution Share
12.2.2 Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Distributors
12.2.3 Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Customers
13 Concluding Insights
14 Appendix

14.1 Reasons for Doing This Study
14.2 Research Methodology
14.3 Research Process
14.4 Authors List of This Report
14.5 Data Source
14.5.1 Secondary Sources
14.5.2 Primary Sources
14.6 Disclaimer

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