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Jun. 19, 2018

Price Revisions for PVOH Resins

Kuraray has announced its decision to increase the price of Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVOH) resins

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

RegionPrice increase
JapanJPY 30/kg
Asia- PacificUS$ 250/ton
North America, South AmericaUS$ 250/ton
Middle East, AfricaUS$ 250/ton
EuropeEuro 200/ton