Imports of propylene to the European market fell by 50.03% in October this year compared with the same month last year -. 16 thousand tonnes, ICIS reported, citing data from the statistical agency Eurostat.

In October 2015 the import of propylene in Europe stood at 32.1 thousand. Tonnes.

At the same time, export of material from Europe to other world markets decreased by 66.23% compared to October of last year and amounted to 7.1 thousand. Tons compared to 21.1 thousand. Tons in the same month of 2015.

Propylene is one of the main raw materials for the production of polypropylene (PP).

According DataScope report, at the end of eleven months of the current year, the total import volume of PP in Russia grew by 12% compared to the same period of 2015 and amounted to 154.9 thous. Tons. Increased supply of all types of polypropylene, with the exception of stat-propylene copolymer (PP-random).