What were Huntsman's second-quarter financial results compared to the prior year, and what key factors drove the improvement?

Huntsman reported a second-quarter net loss of $6 million, a significant improvement from a $158 million loss in the year-ago quarter, with sales rising 14% year over year to $1.663 billion; the improvement was driven by higher volumes across all three segments—polyurethanes, performance products, and advanced materials—as well as pricing actions that offset sharply higher raw material costs, leading to a 62% increase in adjusted EBITDA to $120 million.

How did the polyurethanes segment perform in Q2, and what role did MDI (methylene di-para-phenylene isocyanate) play in that performance?

The polyurethanes segment delivered $1.1 billion in sales, up 16% year over year, fueled by higher pricing and sales volumes, with MDI pricing increasing across all three regions due to improved supply and demand dynamics, while volumes rose in the Americas and Europe; adjusted EBITDA for the segment surged to $66 million from $31 million year ago, supported by higher pricing, volumes, equity earnings from the China joint venture, and cost savings—partially offset by higher raw materials costs.

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