MOSCOW (MRC) -- The output of finished products with the addition of titanium dioxide (TiO2) in Russia increased in January-May, reported MRC analysts, according to Rosstat.
Producers of coatings, PVC windows and profiles showed stable growth rates.
In January-May 2013, the production of paints and varnishes in Russia grew by 11.7% year on year. The rise in production of polymer-based paints and varnishes exceeded 16% in January-May 2013.
According to official statistics, Russia produced 144,600 tonnes of coatings in May. The output of polymer-based coatings made 112,000 tonnes.
Russian producers of plastic windows demonstated no less rapid growth. According to official statistics, the production of finished products in this sector rose by 12% in January-May 2013.
High rates of production growth in these sectors contribute to increased consumption of TiO2 by Russian companies. As reported earlier, amid stronger demand in the Russian domestic market, imports of titanium dioxide in January-May 2013 rose by 38% (10,800 tonnes) year on year and totalled about 39,000 tonnes.
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