Last month, the total import of linear polyethylene by
Russian companies decreased by 16% compared with the March figures and made
about 11,900 tonnes. The main decline in foreign supplies fell on film
polyethylene.
Recently, Russian companies, especially converters, found more difficult to
deliver LLDPE to the domestic market. The customs authorities continue to
increase pressure on importers: indicative prices at determining the customs
value increased unreasonably, and volumes of LLDPE, cleared up with 10% import
duties, increased significantly (HS code 3901 90 9000). Many
companies-importers freezed their assets seriously enough (cash security for
imports of goods). |