PVC production and plant operating rate in February 2023

May 29, 2024, 11:58 AM

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In February 2023, domestic PVC production totaled 1.7893 million tons, marking a 6.51% decrease month-on-month but a 1.98% increase year-on-year. The calcium carbide method produced 1.3909 million tons, while the ethylene method contributed 0.3984 million tons. The operating rate was 76.44%, down from previous periods.

Analysis on PVC production: In February 2023, the domestic PVC production reached 1.7893 million tons, down 6.51% month-on-month while up 1.98% year-on-year. Among them, the production of calcium carbide method was 1.3909 million tons, down 5.40% month-on-month and 3.03% year-on-year. The production of ethylene method was 0.3984 million tons, down 10.19% month-on-month while up 28.81% year-on-year. PVC production accumulated at 3.732 million tons from January to February.

Analysis on PVC plant operating rate: The domestic PVC plant operating rate was 76.44% in February 2023, down 1.18% from last year and decreased by 5.32% month-on-month.