Article: Russian PU growth relies on imported isocyanates.(Russian market)

The Russian polyurethanes industry is poised to double in size, with consumption passing 500 kilotonnes per annum by 2010. But this growth will depend on a massive improvement in local supply of the basic isocyanate building blocks, according to a recent report.

The report, Isocyanates Market Research, by Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd, based in Minsk, Belarus, presents brief details of the global market situation. It points out that isocyanate demand rose 7 percent in 2006, driven by strong growth in the construction industry in Europe coupled with increased demand in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

TDI demand is poised for strong growth, the MC ...

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