MOSCOW (MRC) -- In February the Russian producers reduced HDPE production by 15% to 57,400 tons. Over the two months, overall output of HDPE made about 125,000 tons, according to MRC ScanPlast.
Last month the Russian producers made about 57,400 of HDPE that was by 15% lower than in January. Reduction of production was stipulated by decreased utilities capacities at Kazanorgsyntez and Gazprom neftekhim Salavat. Nizhnekamskneftekhim kept January level of capacities in February.
In last winter month Russian producers focused on output of blow-molding and pipe HDPE. Production of film PE significantly fell because of January inventories and a low demand.
Over the first two months of the year, a seasonal factor and record level of utilities capacities at Kazanorgsyntez and Nizhnekamskneftekhim leveled suspension of Stavrolen - the second biggest HDPE producer in Russia.
Over the two months, overall production of HDPE in Russia made about 125,000 tons that was by 55% less compared to the same period last year. Such a serious reduction was caused by suspension of Stavrolen. On the contrary, Kazanorgsyntez and Nizhnekamskneftekhim increased production this year by 35% and 39%, respectively.