Russia output of products from polymers in Russia grows 1.6% in May

MOSCOW (MRC)–Russian output of finished products from polymers rose 1.6% month on month in May, representing a slowdown from the 5.4% growth recorded in April, according to MRC analysts. 

Sector output grew 8.2% year on year from January to May 2016.

According to the Federal Service of State Statistics, May production of plastic pipes, hoses and fittings rose to 51,600 tonnes from 43,600 tonnes a month earlier. Overall output of these products totalled 199,300 tonnes in January-May 2016, up by 12.4% year on year.

Last month’s production of unreinforced and non-combined films grew to 80,200 tonnes from 79,300 tonnes in April. Output of films increased over the stated period by 7.6% year on year, totalling 362,500 tonnes.

May production of plates, sheets and non-porous films fell to 24,300 tonnes from 27,500 tonnes a month earlier. Overall output of these products rose to 113,100 tonnes in January-May 2016, up by 5.3% year on year.

Last month’s production of plates, sheets and porous polymer films was 19,700 tonnes, compared to 20,800 tonnes in April. Overall output of these polymer products went up over the first five months of 2016 by 2.6% year on year to 95,100 tonnes.

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