In Q1 PVC import supplies formed over 50 kt. Seasonal shelter has possibly
held the sharp elevation of imports in total. As MRC analysts tell, 5%
decrease of custom tariff for PVC import is going to stimulate growth of this
material’s imports. PVC imports have been 20% growing since February, and April
volumes two times exceed the figures in January (about 14 kt).
With the beginning of spring 2010 construction market reanimated and is
showing growth signs. So, according to Rosstat data, plastic windows and
windowsills production in April has 25% grown comparing with March (comparing
with April 2009 – 18% increase). Window profile imports in 2009 formed 36.3 kt,
which is 2,5 times less than 2009 volumes.
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For more detailed event analysis and PVC market development forecasts please
refer to MRC Annual reports.
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