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Kuraray Co., Ltd.

Kuraray announces the decision to increase the prices of its EVOH products globally (ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer; Kuraray trademark: EVAL) for shipments commencing April 1, 2022.

The base selling price of all grades of EVAL™ EVOH, and service products (ETC & GF) will increase by as mentioned below.

Region Price Increase
EVAL™ EVOH
Price Increase
Service Products
Japan ¥ 60/kg ¥ 60/kg
Asia-Pacific US$ 0.6/kg US$ 0.60/kg
North America, South America US$ 0.6/kg US$ 0.60/kg
EMEA € 0.85/kg € 0.85/kg

This price increase is in response to continued escalations in global supply chain costs including raw material, utilities and logistics costs.
Kuraray will continue to optimize global productivity, inventory management and costs to support the EVAL™ product line during this difficult time of supply disruptions.

Customers will be contacted and provided specific price details from their account managers directly.
Kuraray sincerely appreciates you continued support and partnership.