MOSCOW (MRC) -- Russia's output of products from polymers grew in February 2020 by 11.5% year on year.
And this figure increased by 9.5% year on year in the first two months of 2020, reported MRC analysts.
According to the Russian Federal State Statistics Service, February production of unreinforced and non-combined films was 100,300 tonnes, compared to 85,800 tonnes a month earlier. Last year's output of films products grew by 20.5% year on year to 185,800 tonnes.
Last month's production of non-porous boards, sheets and films rose to 32,000 tonnes from 28,400 tonnes in January. Thus, overall output of these products reached 60,400 tonnes over the stated period, up by 9% year on year.
February production of non-porous boards, sheets and films was 20,300 tonnes, up 5.7% a month earlier. Overall production of these products reached 38,900 tonnes in the first two months of 2020, compared to 39,600 tonnes a year earlier.
February production of plastic bottles and flasks grew to 1,553,000 items from 1,551,000 items a month earlier.
Overall output of these plastic products totalled 3,104,000,000 units over the stated period, compared to 3,138,000,000 units a year earlier.
Last month's production of polymer pipes, hoses and fittings was 46,100 tonnes versus 40,900 tonnes in January.
Overall output of these products was 87,000 tonnes in January-February 2020, up by 21.5% year on year.
February production of sacks and bags from ethylene polymers reached 2,550,000,000 units, compared to 1,884,000,000 units a month earlier. Overall output of these plastic products totalled 4,434,000,000 units in the first two months of 2020, compared to 3,997,000,000 units a year earlier.
Last month's production of linoleum and floor coverings was 12,600,000 square metres, compared to 8,800,000 square metres in January. Overall output of these products totalled 21,400,000 square metres in the two months of 2020 versus 16,900,000 square metres a year earlier.
February production of plastic windows and door blocks reached 1,556,000 square metres and 65,300 square metres, respectively, versus 2,154,000 square metres and 62,800 square metres a month earlier. Overall output of these plastic products totalled 3,709,000 square metres and 128,100,000 square metres, respectively, compared to 3,137,000 square metres and 119,100 square metres a year earlier.
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