HDPE imports to Russia in October exceeded 35 KT

MOSCOW (MRC) -- In October the Russian companies increased the volumes of HDPE imports having reached volume of 35 KT, according to MRC DataScope. 

In October total HDPE imports supplies were 11 KT or 45,4% more compared to September supplies. 

Such considerable imports growth is primarily subject to scheduled  suspension for maintenance of two Russian producers – Kazanorgsintez and Nizhnekamskheftehim – during September-October.

Also the growth of film HDPE supplies from Ukraine (Karpatneftehim, Lukoil group) should be taken into account. In September the enterprise restarted PE production after more than two-year shutdown.  

In October the plant reached its 100% capacity utilisation.

For more detailed information about PVC market, see MRC DataScope reports.

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