Imports of titanium dioxide (TiO2) into the Russian market increased from January to November 2014 by 2% year on year, according to MRC DataScope report.

 

TiO2 importers to Russia increased their purchasing in foreign markets, despite the devaluation of the national currency. Overall, 72,600 tonnes of TiO2 arrived in the Russian market from January to November 2014.

 

DuPont is the largest TiO2 supplier for Russian paints and coatings producers, as well as for polymer converters and paper producers. The company raised its imports by 500 tonnes over the stated period to 15,200 tonnes.

 

Crimean Titan shipped to Russia 12,600 tonnes of titanium dioxide from January to November 2014, up by 1,100 tonnes year on year. Ukrainian SumyKhimprom reduced its exports to Russia by 2,600 tonnes to 8,800 tonnes.

 

Overall, the Russian market imported 4,150 tonnes of TiO2 in November.