February 23, 2017
Kuraray Co., Ltd.
Kuraray announces its decision to upwardly revise the prices of Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVOH) resin, for shipments commencing April 1, 2017. Details of the revisions are given below.
Increasing feedstock prices recently have increased the costs to produce these materials. It is necessary to recover a portion of these increases to ensure ongoing supply and new product innovation.
- Scope of Revision
PVOH Resin
KURARAY POVAL, ELVANOL, and EXCEVAL
2. Effective Date
Shipments on or after April 1, 2017
3. Scope of Revision and Price Increase
| Region | Price increase |
|---|---|
| Japan | ¥ 10/kg |
| Asia- Pacific | US$ 100/ton |
| North America, South America | US$ 100/ton |
| Middle East, Africa | US$ 100/ton |
| Europe | Euro 100/ton |
For more information, visit: http://www.kuraray.com/release/2017/170223.html