MOSCOW (MRC) -- Russia's output of products from polymers rose in August by only 0.5% year on year. And this figure increased by 1.2% year on year in the first eight months of 2019, reported MRC analysts.
According to the Russian Federal State Statistics Service, August production of unreinforced and non-combined films was slightly over 110,000 tonnes, compared to 112,000 tonnes a month earlier. Output of films products grew in January-August 2019 by 8.5% year on year to 718,900 tonnes.
Last month's production of non-porous boards, sheets and films rose to 33,100 tonnes from 32,400 tonnes in July. Thus, overall output of these products reached 250,700 tonnes over the stated period, up by 11.2% year on year.
August production of porous polymer boards, sheets and films was 25,700 tonnes, compared to 25,100 tonnes a month earlier. Overall output of these products reached 174,800 tonnes in the first eight months of 2019, compared to 195,500 tonnes a year earlier.
August production of plastic bottles and flasks decreased to 1,643,000 items from 2,536,000 items a month earlier. Overall output of these plastic products totalled 14,064,000 units in January-August 2019, compared to 14,101,000 units a year earlier.
Last month's production of polymer pipes, hoses and fittings was 64,100 tonnes versus 63,900 tonnes in July. Overall output of these products was 396,800 tonnes in the first eight months of 2019, up by 3.1% year on year.
August production of sacks and bags from ethylene polymers reached 2,300,000,000 units, compared to 2,400,000,000 units a month earlier. Overall output of these plastic products totalled 16,643,000,000 units over the stated period, compared to 17,808,000,000 units a year earlier.
Last month's production of linoleum and floor coverings was 14,880,000 square metres, compared to 15,470,000 square metres in July. Overall output of these products totalled 98,000,000 square metres in January-August 2019 versus 88,600,000 square metres a year earlier.
MRC