August 20, 2021
HOUSTON – Kuraray announces the decision to increase the prices of its EVOH products globally (ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer; Kuraray trademark: EVAL) for shipments commencing September 1, 2021.
The base selling price of all standard grades of EVAL™ EVOH, specialty high-performance grades, and service products (ETC & GF) will increase as outlined below.
| Region | Price Increase Standard Grades |
Price Increase Specialty Grades |
| Japan | ¥ 50/kg | ¥ 70/kg |
| Asia-Pacific | US$ 0.5/kg | US$ 0.70/kg |
| North America, South America | US$ 0.5/kg | US$ 0.70/kg |
| EMEA | € 0.42/kg | € 0.60/kg |
About Kuraray
Founded in 1926, Japan-based Kuraray is a world leader in performance-based polymer and synthetic chemistry technologies, including resins, chemical, fibers, and textiles. It was the first entity in the world to bring ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) polymers to market. The company operates 19 subsidiaries around the world, including Kuraray America, Inc., which is headquartered in Houston, TX. The U.S. division is a world leader in barrier polymer material with products like EVAL™ EVOH and Plantic™, a bio-based polymer with high barrier properties. For more information, visit www.evalevoh.com.
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