In the first nine months of the current year the total volume of imports of polyethylene to Ukraine grew by 25% compared to the same period of 2015 and amounted to about 194.2 thousand. Tonnes. The greatest increase was in the supply of low-density polyethylene (HDPE) and linear polyethylene (LDL) cholesterol, according to a survey DataScope.

In September, the external supply of polyethylene to Ukraine under the pressure of the seasonal factor decreased to 20.7 thous. Tons compared to 24.2 thousand. Tons a month earlier, the local companies have reduced the volume of imports of LDL and high-density polyethylene (LDPE). In general, in January – September 2016 the total volume of foreign supplies rose to 194.2 thousand tons against 155.4 thousand tons in the same period of 2015…

The structure by type of polyethylene supply during the period is as follows.

Last month, recorded a small low-density polyethylene imports increase on the Ukrainian market, the final figure rose to 9.9 thousand. Tons against 9.3 thousand. Tons a month earlier. Increase the volume of purchases of local manufacturers of pipes. In general, in the first nine months of this year the total amount of HDPE imports reached 91 thousand. Tons compared to 68.1 thousand. Tons a year earlier.

The September index of imports of high-density polyethylene fell to 5 th. Tons against 7.2 thousand. Tons a month earlier. Partially decline in imports was due to seasonal factors and partly due to the limited export quotas from producers from Azerbaijan and Belarus. During the reporting period, the total LDPE imports exceeded 50 thousand. Tons, which is 7% more than in 2015.

Last month, the external supply of linear polyethylene amounted to about 4.7 thousand. Tons, while a month earlier the rate was 5.7 thous. Tons. Reduce the volume of purchases of local producers of stretch films. In general, in January – September 2016 LDL imports rose to 42.9 thousand tons against 33.2 thousand tonnes a year ago…

Import other types of polyethylene, including EBA for the period under review amounted to just about 10.3 thousand. Tons against 7.3 thousand. Tons a year earlier.