At the end of eight months of the current year the total volume of imports of polyethylene to Ukraine increased by 26% compared to the same period of 2015 and amounted to about 173.5 thousand. Tonnes. The greatest increase was in the supply of low-density polyethylene (HDPE) and linear polyethylene (LDL) cholesterol, according to a survey DataCkop MRC.

In August, the external supply of polyethylene to Ukraine rose to 24.2 thousand. Tons compared to 21.4 thousand. Tons a month earlier due to growth in supplies of high-density polyethylene (LDPE) and LDL. In general, in January – August 2016 the total volume of foreign supplies rose to 173.5 thousand tons against 138.2 thousand tons in the same period of 2015…

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

Last month, the external supply of high-density polyethylene to the Ukrainian market were actually saved to the level of July and amounted to about 9.3 thousand. Tonnes. In August, a decrease of supply of polyethylene pipe, whereas demand for HDPE blow up. In general, the results of eight months of the current year the total volume of imports of HDPE has exceeded 81.1 thousand. Tons compared to 60.1 thousand. Tons a year earlier.

The August index of imports of high-density polyethylene in Ukraine rose to 7.2 thousand. Tons against 6.3 thousand. Tons a month earlier. After several months of limitations Russian manufacturers began to gradually increase deliveries to the Ukrainian market. During the reporting period, the total LDPE imports exceeded 45 thousand. Tons, which is 5% more than in 2015.

Last month, the external supply of linear polyethylene amounted to about 5.7 thousand. Tons, while a month earlier the rate was 4.4 thous. Tons. Increase the volume of purchases of local producers of stretch films. In general, in January – August 2016 LDL imports rose to 38.2 thousand tons against 28.9 thousand tonnes a year ago…

Import other types of polyethylene, including EVA for the period under review amounted to slightly more than 9 thousand. Tons against 6.5 thousand. Tons a year earlier.