As it was previously reported, the only PC maker in Russia, Kazanorgsintez had refrained from export deliveries and focused on on domestic consumers. The company aimed at the gradual import substitution and support of Russian converters, which in the seasonal peaks feel shortage of material because of the high prices for imported PC.

 

The producer"s PC exports were 2.0 tonnes in July. Traditionally, almost all export volumes from the producer occurred for injection moulding grades of PC. 

 

Kazanorgsintez in line with its current policy intends to produce PC within the needs of the Russian market. Monthly consumption of PC in Russia makes about 1,000 tonnes (imported and domestic production).

 

The bulk of the material produced by the company will be PC granules for sheet extrusion. Extrusion sector occupies about 80% of the PC market in Russia.

 

Kazanorgsintez shut PC production for maintenances on 17, July. The producer plans to resume PC production on 20, August.