PVC compounds were increasingly consumed in Russia during 2000-2007. In 2007, the Russian market saw demand stand high over supply amid intensifying competition from home companies hungry for PVC supplies and ready to accept larger prices and poorer quality.
Nearly 88% of the total internal consumption in the country is satisfied by domestic manufacturing companies among which Kaustik JSC, Sibur-Neftekhim JSC and Vladimir Chemicals Plant JSC are leading players.
Those who produce their own feedstock are benefited with stronger positions in the market of PVC compounds. You will find other important facts and figures in our article “Russian Market of PVC Compounds”.