MOSCOW (MRC) - Imports of polypropylene (PP) in Kazakhstan increased to about 9,600 tonnes in first seven months of this year, up 2% compared to the same period of 2014. PP exports from the country increased to 16,300 tonnes over the reported period, up 16% year on year, as per MRC DataScope.
According to the Customs Control Committee of the Ministry of Finance, July PP imports were about 1,800 tonnes, which was practically the same as in June. Total PP imports in Kazakhstan reached 9,600 tonnes in January - July 2015, compared to 9,400 tonnes in the same time a year earlier.
The main suppliers of polypropylene in Kazakhstan were Russian producers, with about 65% from the total imports in the country. The second largest supply of polymer to the local market of the country was South Korea, with major shipments occurred for propylene copolymers.
July PP exports from Kazakhstan fell to 2,200 tonnes (including exports to Russia, PP exports into Russia in the first seven months of the year were 8,200 tonnes) against 2,900 tonnes a month earlier.
In general, local producer of polypropylene - Neftekhim Ltd exported more than 16,300 tonnes in the first seven months of this year, compared with 14,100 tonnes in the same time a year earlier.
MRC