Despite weak demand in the Russian market in October, average rate of utilization of
PP
production capacities was exceeding 90%. Over the course of the ten
months, the most serious increase in output was recorded at
Neftekhimiya (19%). Ufaorgsyntez increased output by 17%; and that
figure moved at 95.89 kt.
Seasonal decrease in demand and growing stocks of Russian producers favored decrease in
PP
prices in October; however, the market situation became stable at the
end of November. Growing exports facilitated stabilization of the
market situation. PP-homo exports have increased three times, this year.
