MOSCOW (MRC) -- Russia's output of products from polymers grew in December 2019 by 2.5% year on year. However, this figure increased only by 1.9% year on year in 2019, reported MRC analysts.
According to the Russian Federal State Statistics Service, December production of unreinforced and non-combined films was 100,000 tonnes, compared to 101,700 tonnes a month earlier. Last year's output of films products grew by 8.8% year on year to 1,205,000 tonnes.
Last month's production of non-porous boards, sheets and films rose to 34,400 tonnes from 33,800 tonnes in November. Thus, overall output of these products reached 387,000 tonnes over the stated period, up by 11.8% year on year.
December production of non-porous boards, sheets and films was 24,900 tonnes, which equalled the figure a month earlier. Overall production of these products reached 277,000 tonnes in 2019, compared to 307,500 tonnes a year earlier.
December production of plastic bottles and flasks fell to 1,595,000 items from 1,668,000 items a month earlier. Overall output of these plastic products totalled 20,140,000,000 units last year, compared to 20,760,000,000 units a year earlier.
Last month's production of polymer pipes, hoses and fittings was 47,930 tonnes versus 49,750 tonnes in November. Overall production of these products totalled 618,000 tonnes over the stated period, up 4.8% year on year.
December production of sacks and bags from ethylene polymers reached 2,210,000,000 units, compared to 2,095,000,000 units a month earlier. Overall output of these plastic products totalled 25,628,000,000 units in 2019, compared to 27,403,000,000 units a year earlier.
Last month's production of linoleum and floor coverings was 8,890,000 square metres, compared to 13,230,000 square metres in November. Overall output of these products totalled 147,360,000 square metres in 2019 versus 131,800,000 square metres a year earlier.
December production of plastic windows and door blocks reached 1,956,000 square metres and 98,900 square metres, respectively, versus 2,203,000 square metres and 103,000 square metres a month earlier. Overall output of these plastic products totalled 24,825,000 square metres and 1,049,000 square metres, respectively, compared to 24,792,000 square metres and 1,215,000 square metres a year earlier.
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