Market Dynamics
PVC imports to Kazakhstan surged by 68% in H1 2014
Time: 2014-07-31 Source from: www.mrcplast.com
MOSCOW (MRC) -- Imports of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) into Kazakhstan rose by 68% over the first six months of 2014 and reached 31,000 tonnes, according to MRC DataScope report.
June PVC imports to Kazakhstan dropped to 6,000 tonnes after the peak April and May (6,500 tonnes and 6,900 tonnes, respectively).
Thus, the overalll PVC imports to the local market rose to 30,000 tonnes from January to June 2014 versus 18,500 tonnes a year earlier.
Producers from China are the main PVC suppliers to the local market because of the geographical factor. They account for over 95% of the local market this year.