# Covestro expands TDI capacity at Shanghai plant to 370,000 metric tons

Covestro completed a debottlenecking project at its TDI plant in Shanghai, China, increasing annual capacity from 310,000 to 370,000 metric tons (20% expansion). The project optimized existing infrastructure at the Covestro Integrated Site Shanghai.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2026-01-30
- Where: Shanghai Chemical Industry Park, Shanghai, China
- Starts operating: 30 Jan 2026
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 370,000 metric tons per annum
- Products: TDI (toluene diisocyanate)
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Covestro](https://endata.com/companies/1705.md)

## Sources

- [covestro.com](https://www.covestro.com/press/covestro-expands-tdi-production-capacity-in-china/), 2026-01-30: "Covestro has successfully completed a major debottlenecking project at its TDI production facility in Shanghai, China."
- [coatingsworld.com](https://www.coatingsworld.com/breaking-news/covestro-expands-tdi-production-capacity-in-china/), 2026-02-02: "Covestro has successfully completed a major debottlenecking project at its TDI production facility in Shanghai, China."
- [coatingsworld.com](https://www.coatingsworld.com/breaking-news/covestro-launches-tpu-production-site-in-south-china/), 2026-02-03: "The company has increased the annual production capacity from 310,000 to 370,000 metric tons, representing a 20 percent expansion."

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