PVC production and plant operating rate in June 2023

June 30, 2023

TDD-global

15108

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Highlights at a glance

In June 2023, domestic PVC production reached 1,756,000 tons, reflecting a month-on-month drop of 5.93% and a year-on-year decrease of 3.72%. The year-to-date production totaled 11,104,200 tons. Notably, while calcium carbide method PVC production fell, ethylene method PVC saw an increase. The plant operating rate was 75.02%, down 5.67% year-on-year.

Analysis on PVC production: In June 2023, the domestic PVC production reached 1,756,000 tons, a month-on-month decrease of 5.93% and a year-on-year decrease of 3.72%. The accumulated production from January to June of PVC products was 11,104,200 tons. Among them, the production of calcium carbide method PVC was 1,288,700 tons, a month-on-month decrease of 8.47%, and a year-on-year decrease of 12.03%. The production of ethylene method PVC was 467,300 tons, a month-on-month increase of 2.23%, and a year-on-year increase of 30.25%.

Analysis on PVC plant operating rate: The domestic PVC plant operating rate in June 2023 was 75.02% , a year-on-year decrease of 5.67% and a month-on-month decreased of 4.72%.