One of the main reasons for the experiences of the European players in the market expandable polystyrene (EPS-C) is a low demand in the past few months, sources told ICIS market.

“Last summer was marked by several events that had an impact on demand in the first place, it was a vote Brexit, which had little impact on demand was also political instability in Turkey, was succeeded in August holiday season, which also had an impact on demand..” – He said one of the producers.

According to this source, the general economic situation in September, can not be called good, as consumers already having large stocks of material, they were not interested in further purchases.

“The demand is now declining It is at a higher level in comparison with August and September, but usually amounts of October should be a record high.” – Said the producer.

According to the price review ICIS-MRC, the Russian market of EPS demand in the current year is reduced. In January-August, the estimated consumption of EPS decreased by 3% in Russia and amounted to about 81 thousand. Tonnes. The decline in domestic demand contributed to the growth of exports. In January-August 2016 the export of EPS increased by 18% and amounted to 10.9 thousand. Tonnes. Imports of EPS fell 16% to 14.38 ths. Tons.