The report presents a most comprehensive research into the Russian PE market. It features analytics offered in a new, rearranged presentation format, where the narrative recites important points (bullets) made by our analysts, while the annex presents all the statistical figures for the market that can ever be generated. The report reflects key trends in the PE market by technology and sectors. It gives a great deal of attention to the analysis of investments in PE production and processing.

The report covers analysis of PE consumption, production, exports/imports in Russia  by types, processing technologies, consumers, manufacturers and their brands, as well as business statistics of all the major actors in the market (producers, traders, equipment suppliers and converters) in each processing sector. All the data presented covers the period 2007 to 2015. This being our exclusive highlight across CIS, we continue on our practice of giving ratings of sales of the main producers of polyethylene and main PE grades. The report contains profiles of major PE suppliers in Russia, as well as presents a rating of major PE processors. The report will also help you to find answers to the following questions:

В·    PE consumption last year matched that of 2014 and was 1 mln 784 ths tonnes. Shrinking demand for HDPE made producers to review their production plans for 2016. How will the new plans affect the market this year? 

В·    2015 saw the most significant decline of demand for pipe HDPE. Who were the leaders of production cuts? Who left the market in 2015 at all?

В·    The market for linear polyethylene showed minimum growth for in seven years. What factors will drive the markets further?

В·    What are the main developments in the Russian polyethylene market in 2015? How will they impact the market in the nearest feature?

В·    How fundamental macroeconomic factors will affect the dynamics of the PE market in 2015 and the year after? What are the trends for development of the market?

В·    Importance of import substitution for Russian converters: which sectors of the PE market need it most?

В·    Current PE production capacities: are they adequate to accommodate present consumption growth rate in the market or excessive?

В·    How strong was the growth of PE processing capacity in eqach processing sector?

В·    How much did each of the major Russian converters invest in PE processing? What grades and complete production lines did they buy?

В·    Which sectors are expected to show PE consumption growth? Why? Which segments of the market will generate most profits during economic crisis and  help their investors/ovners to survive?

В·    What were the best selling grades in 2015? Why?

В·    Who are TOP-20 converters in each sector? Who is on the TOP-50 converters list anyway?

В·    What are the specific PE grades that are most popular with producers of films, moulded goods, pipes, cable, etc.?

В·    Which processing sector saw most investment inflow?

В·    How will the "Iranian factor" affect PE supplies to Russia? Which segment looks the most promising for Iranian producers? What is the logistics for these possible supplies?