MOSCOW (MRC) -- Nizhnekamskneftekhim (NKNH, part of the TAIF group) reduced many Russian buyers' orders for purchasing of polystyrene (PS) by 30-50% this month, according to ICIS-MRC Price report.
The plant's representatives explained the reduction of available quantities by the launch of production of large acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) volumes.
On the other hand, several major converters of Nizhnekamskneftekhim's material said they were provided with PS in accordance with their needs.
Buyers of Nizhnekamskneftekhim's PS also reported delays in shipments from the Russian producer. The shortage of Russian PS is expected to remain in December.
As reported earlier, Nizhnekamskneftekhim reduced its November selling prices of high impact polystyrene (HIPS) and general purpose polystyrene (GPPS) for Russian buyers. Thus, prices of Nizhnekamskneftekhim's material dropped by Rb2,000/tonne in November. Thus, prices of its GPPS for injection moulding and extrusion will be in the range of Rb90,500-95,500/tonne CPT Moscow, including VAT, and for foaming - at Rb88,500-93,000/tonne CPT Moscow, including VAT, in November, whereas HIPS prices will be at Rb95,500-100,500/tonne CPT Moscow, including VAT.
PJSC "Nizhnekamskneftekhim" (NKNK) - one of the largest Russian manufacturers of petrochemical products. The industrial complex of the company includes ten major production plants and ten departments (Railway Transport, Ethylene trunk, etc..). NKNKh produces more than 120 types of chemical products, including synthetic rubber, polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, surfactants. Nizhnekamskneftekhim is a member of TAIF Group of Companies.
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