PP imports to Kazakhstan rise by 49% in the first two months of 2017
Sergey Karaichentsev
04-Apr-2017
MOSCOW (MRC)–Imports of polypropylene (PP) into
Kazakhstan increased in the first two months of 2017 by 49%
year on year, exceeding 5,100 tonnes, according
to MRC analysts.
February PP imports to Kazakhstan were 3,100 tonnes, compared
to 2,000 tonnes a month earlier, with local converters
increased their purchasing of propylene homopolymer
(homopolymer PP) of raffia grade and pipe grade propylene
copolymers. Demand for all PP grades increased.
February imports homopolymer PP exceeded 2,300 tonnes versus
1,500 tonnes a month earlier, local bags producers were
actively building up inventories of material before start of
the season. Thus, homopolymer PP imports grew in the first
two months of 2017 to 3,800 tonnes, compared to 3,000 tonnes
a year earlier.
February imports of propylene copolymers rose to 768 tonnes
from 530 tonnes a month earlier. Imports of propylene
copolymers reached 1,300 tonnes over the stated period,
compared to 365 tonnes a year earlier. Local pipes producers
accounted for the main increase in demand.
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