MOSCOW (MRC) -- Over the course of January - May 2010, PVC-S imports in Russia went up over 7 times (to 80,8 kt) compared with same period last year - according to MRC DataScope report.
Strengthening demand on the part of converters was the reason of a serious increase in imports.
In May, PVC-S imports moved at a record level of 27,5 kt. Russian companies increased purchases of imported grades for profile extrusion 30% (to 23,8 kt), comparing with April. Major volumes in the profile sector were imported from China (61%); feedstock from Taiwan and Hungary was imported, as well.
For more detailed information about PVC-S imports in Russia, please refer to MRC DataScope report.