During the first five months of this year, the total import volume of polyethylene in Ukraine grew by 38% compared to the same period of 2015 and amounted to about 106.7 thousand. Tonnes. The greatest increase was in the supply of low-density polyethylene (HDPE), according to a survey DataScope.

In May, the external supply of polyethylene to Ukraine seriously reduced, but still significantly higher than its actual consumption. Over the month, imports of polyethylene was 19.2 thous. Tons compared to 24.8 thousand. Tons in April, most of the reduction of supply in May fell to the IPA. In general, for the first five months of 2016 the total volume of foreign supplies rose to 106.7 thous. Tons compared to 77.3 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 declined to 8.7 thousand. Tons compared to 13.3 thousand. Tons in April. Local companies have reduced the volume of purchases of all types of HDPE. In general, for the first five months of this year the total amount of HDPE imports exceeded 52 thousand. Tons compared to 33.3 thousand. Tons a year earlier.

The May index of imports of high-density polyethylene (LDPE) to Ukraine due to limited export quotas from producers from Russia and Belarus dropped to 3.6 thousand. Tons against 5 thousand. Tons a month earlier. During the reporting period, the total LDPE imports totaled 26.4 thousand. Tons, which is 9% more than in 2015.

Last month, the external supply of linear polyethylene (LDL) were about 5.5 thousand. Tons, which is comparable to April index. In general, in January – May 2016 LDL imports rose to 23.8 thousand tons against 16.6 thousand tonnes a year ago…

Import other types of polyethylene, including EVA for the period under review amounted to slightly more than 4.4 thousand. Tons against 3.2 thousand. Tons a year earlier.

MRC