June 19, 2018

Kuraray Co., Ltd.

 

Kuraray has announced its decision to increase the price of Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVOH) resins for shipments beginning July 1, 2018 as a result of increasing feedstock price and utility cost.  These changes have increased the costs to produce materials.

Scope of revision:  Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVOH) resin
KURARAY POVAL™, ELVANOL ™ and EXCEVAL ™

Effective date:   On or after July 1, 2018

 

Scope of revision and price increase

Region Price increase
Japan JPY 30/kg
Asia- Pacific US$ 250/ton
North America, South America US$ 250/ton
Middle East, Africa US$ 250/ton
Europe Euro 200/ton