Sun Ace Corp., a global leader in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) stabilizers, is continuing its business expansion in overseas markets. The company has made the decision to bolster annual production in Saudi Arabi to 7,000 tons by the third quarter of 2017. In China, the company plans to begin production from mid-2017 of a calcium–zinc (Ca-Zn)...
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Japanese PVC Production Increases 2.5% in 2016
Japan in 2016 produced 1.6165 million tons of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), according to the Vinyl Environmental Council (VEC). This marked a year-on-year increase of 2.5 percent, bolstered by strong exports to India. Product shipped in 2016 was 1.595667 million tons for a year-on-year increase of 1.3 percent, with domestic shipping at 1.011 million tons, a...
Tosoh to Double Its Polyvinyl Chloride Resin Production in the Philippines
Tosoh Corp. (TYO:4042) has formally decided to double its polyvinyl chloride (PVC) production capacity in the Philippines, where increased infrastructure investment is expected to boost demand. The plan calls for new construction that will expand the production facilities of a local affiliate, adding 110,000 tons to Tosoh’s group production capacity in the Philippines. Scheduled to...
Polyvinyl Chloride Exports Weighed Down by India’s New Banknote Regulations
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) exports for November 2016 decreased 11.2 percent compared with the same month of the previous year, dropping to 47,529 tons. This marks the first time in four months that export volume has dipped below 50,000 tons. A reason for the decline is India’s ban on large-denomination banknotes, explains Vinyl Environmental Council (VEC)...
Taiyo Vinyl to Raise PVC Price for First Hike in Three Years
Taiyo Vinyl Corp., a leading Japanese maker of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), will raise the price of the polymer. The new rate will be 20 yen ($0.18) per kilogram, with the change to take effect for deliveries beginning April 1, 2017. This move marks the company’s first price hike since November 2013. Healthy demand for PVC...
India’s Withdrawal of High-Denomination Banknotes Disrupts Chemical Industry
India’s move on Nov. 9 to scrap its highest denomination banknotes, the 1,000 rupee ($14.59) and 500 rupee bills, has caused major disruption to a domestic chemicals market that mainly relies on cash trades. The government’s action is aimed at cracking down on counterfeit bills, which has contributed to inflation, and tax avoidance through illegal...
Japanese Demand for PVC Expected to Increase
There is a sense of hope developing that Japanese demand for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is bottoming out, with domestic demand having stopped falling after two consecutive years of decline. In addition, with the passage of the fiscal 2016 second supplementary budget, demand is expected to increase for uses such as pipes and interiors for public...
Korean Government Encourages Industrial Restructuring Amid Petrochemical Oversupply
A structural reform of the petrochemical industry in South Korea is on the horizon. In addition to encouraging voluntary adjustments to production capacity, the South Korean government is placing emphasis on high-performance products such as synthetic resins and synthetic rubber, and is planning to promote industrial upgrades to the existing petrochemical hubs that are Ulsan,...
PVC Product Shipments Slow Down, While Inventory Grows
Inventory levels of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin pipes and connectors are rising dramatically in what is a notable trend considering the conversely downward trend in shipments. This is not an uncommon phenomenon, however, as inventory levels of PVC connectors on occasion exceed shipment batches by up to five months worth of stock. One reason for...
