EVA
European annual output of around 800,000 t / Prices depend on VA content and volume
In Europe, around 800,000 t of ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) are produced annually. Largest European suppliers are Exxon Mobil and BP. Other producers include DuPont, Atofina, Polimeri, Repsol and Leuna Polymers. The main applications for EVA are plastic films of all types, which go into agriculture, packaging, hot melts, flexible injection moulded components, cables, shoe soles, foams and various compounds. Films (around 50%) and hot melts (20%) account for some 70% of European market volume. The amount and type of EVA used depends on geographical and application markets. The most basic grades have a VA content of 2-8%. The next step up has a VA content of 11-12% and the more sophisticated grades a content of 30%. Higher formulations are regarded as specialities.

As regards EVA market prices, the basic formula is: the higher the VA content the higher the price of the material. Currently, European market prices for basic grades (2-8% VA) range from EUR 0.97 to EUR 1.07/kg. Medium grades (11-12%) cost EUR 1.07-1.18/kg. Prices for higher value added EVA and specialities range above EUR 1.50 kg. Film grades can cost as much as 15 cents/kg less, depending on market volume, the PE price and the selling price of the supplier. Another important factor, of course, is the amount of material to be purchased. As with other plastics, the general rule is: the largest buyers have he strongest negotiating position.
10.01.2002 Plasteurope.com [16282]
Published on 10.01.2002

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