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LDPE domestic demand went down by 166 kt in 2009 and moved at the level
of 2004 (416 kt). The LDPE market has been the biggest net exporter for the
last decade. In 2009, net exports exceeded a half of all LDPE consumtion for the
first time over the last ten years. Utilization of LDPE capacities was
109% in 2009, which was also a maximum over the last decade.
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Russian producers, especially in Q4 2009, were trying to export LDPE into
foreign markets. Firstly, it referred to Tomsk PE supply to China. According to
the results of 2009 results, overall LDPE exports from Tomskneftechim exceeded
189 kt.
In H1 2010, LDPE exports have been decreasing on average 20% a
month. By July 1, overall Russian LDPE exports moved at 90 kt, which is 40% less
than in 2009.
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More detailed analysis of processing capacities and polyethylene consumption
by sectors, markets, types of finished goods and converters is available in MRC
"Polyethylene in Russia - 2010" Annual report.
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