Production of polymer products decreased in all types of products, the exception was only boxes, trays and crates.

 

According to the National Statistics Committee of Belarus, the output of boxes, crates, plastic trays was approximately 68.2 million units in the April 2014 (66.8 million units in March). Total production of these polymers products rose to 255.5 million units in January - April 2014, up 10.6% year on year. 

 

April production of polymer pipes, hoses and fittings increased to 940 tonnes, from 897 tonnes in March. Total production of these products was about 3,700 tonnes in the first four months of 2014, down 7.1% year-on-year.

 

April output of polymer boards, films and sheets was 6,300 tonnes, compared with 7,200 tonnes in March. Total production of these products decreased by 14.8% to 26,000 tonnes in the first four months of 2014. 

 

April production of windows, window frames and sills in Belarus was 35,100 square meters, from 34,900 square meters in March. Total production of these products reduced to 108,000 square meters in the first fout months of 2014, down 16.1% compared to the same time in 2013.

 

April production of plastic doors and boxes was about 1,200 square meters, compared with 1,900 square meters in March. Total production of these products decreased to 6,300 tonnes in January - April of this year, down 23.6% year on year.