Baku, Azerbaijan, June 20
By Kheyraddin Nasirzade - Trend:
In January-May this year, 276.4 tons of plastic pipes and fittings were produced in Azerbaijan, which is 4.2 times more than in the same period last year, Trend reports referring to a report by Azerbaijan’s State Statistical Committee.
In the first five months this year, Azerbaijan produced 3,779 tons of polyethylene pipes, tubes and hoses, which is 14.8 percent less than in the same period of 2018.
Also, during the reporting period, 999 tons of polypropylene products of a similar nature were produced in Azerbaijan (a 20 percent decrease over the year). Production of porous polystyrene boards and strips amounted to 433.4 tons - equivalent to last year.
Over the mentioned period, production of plastic bottles increased by 83.4 percent, or 3.412 million bottles.
The production of rubber and plastic products over the same period in Azerbaijan increased by 32.8 percent.
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