The Development of the Russian Polyethylene Market

     In Russia, polyethylene holds the first place among other plastics and synthetic resins. In 2007, it accounted for 43.5 % of the production of thermoplastic polymers and for 28.6 % of the total production of synthetic resins and plastics. A number of polyethylene facilities have already been commissioned and new even larger PE plants are yet to come on stream. In 2007, HDPE was manufactured by six companies Kazanorgsintez JSC, Tomskneftekhim Ltd, Ufaorgsintez JSC, Angarsk Polymer Plant JSC, Salavatnefteorgsintez JSC, and NeftekhimSevilen JSC. The article will provide you with comprehensive data on the trends in the Russian polyethylene market.

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