HDPE imports to Ukraine keep on falling

Starting from September HDPE import supplies to the Ukrainian market have been falling and made up about 9 KT in October, according to MRC DataScope.

Following the results of October, HDPE import supplies had fallen by the level of 9,1 KT, which is 4,2 KT (or 31,6%) less than September supplies. Traditionally the main demand reduction was observed in the sector of pipe HDPE, the imports reduced almost one-half – to the level of 2,3 KT.

Expectedly film HDPE import supplies to the Ukrainian market dropped. In September Karpatneftehim renewed PE production after almost two-year production suspension.

Expecting cheaper domestic PE the Ukrainian companies reduced the volumes of materials purchase in Europe. At the same time supplies of Kalush PE to the domestic market had been renewed only by mid-November.