ISSUE 007 ·
ABS, R134a and TDI sourcing watch ↗
Reporting period: 30 October–5 November 2026. ABS index decline, R134a supply assessment, and TDI distribution watch.
NEWS & WEEKLY REPORTS
Market report archive
Browse dated editions covering industrial raw materials, refrigerants and home appliances.
ISSUE 006 ·
ABS, copper and appliance outlook ↗
Reporting period: 23–29 October 2026. China ABS index, copper benchmark and appliance maker results.
ISSUE 005 ·
ABS demand and appliance sourcing watch ↗
Reporting period: 16–22 October 2026. ABS market context, copper benchmark and Samsung appliance direction.
ISSUE 004 ·
Refrigerant alternatives and refrigeration sourcing watch ↗
Reporting period: 9–15 October 2026. Arkema R-516A, Secop R290 compressor display, and copper benchmark context.
ISSUE 003 ·
Appliance controls transition and refrigeration sourcing watch ↗
Reporting period: 2–8 October 2026. Danfoss ownership transition, Thermo King launch, and sourcing coverage for compressors, ABS and refrigerants.
ISSUE 002 ·
October procurement watch: MDI adjustments and appliance restructuring ↗
Reporting period: 1–7 October 2026. MDI producer adjustments, appliance industry developments and price-data gaps.
ISSUE 001 ·
October opening brief ↗
September developments and the October watchlist.