PRICES & MARKET
PVC and soda ash prices: the Chinese market and delivered cost
A weekly review of the Chinese market — the largest producer of both products — and a delivered-cost calculator for Kazakhstan and other countries in the region.
For reference only — not a commercial offer or investment advice. Exchange quotes are not reproduced: the review describes trends with links to sources.
MARKET REVIEW
Week of 14 October 2026
NBK rate 15.10.2026: 1 USD = 450,62 ₸ · 1 CNY = 67,33 ₸
DCE · V
PVC resin
Soft sideways trading
The main PVC futures contract (Dalian Commodity Exchange) is around 4,850–4,870 yuan/t, with intraday drops of 1–2% on 13–15 October.
- Supply remains limited, with some plants running at reduced rates.
- Chinese domestic demand is expected to be moderate, with limited year-on-year growth.
- Basis and calendar spreads are low — the market lacks upward momentum.
Prices are holding at low levels with no sign of a sharp reversal. For Central Asian buyers this is a calm window to agree prices for near-term deliveries without paying for urgency.
CZCE · SA
Soda ash
Range-bound on high stocks
The main soda ash futures contract (Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange) is around 1,000 yuan/t; Chinese spot is about 1,070 yuan/t (as of 9 October).
- Producer inventories are about 1.78 million t: +1.1% week on week and +11.2% year on year.
- Glass-industry demand is weak; some lines are expected to stop for cold repair.
- Analysts see the market as range-bound without a sustained trend.
Ample producer stocks strengthen the buyer's negotiating position. For regular supply, it is reasonable to discuss a fixed price for several lots ahead.
Sources: Sina Finance: PVC, основной контракт, 15.10.2026 · Everbright Futures, обзор энергохимии 15.10.2026 · 100ppi: сода, спот и фьючерсы · Tianfeng Futures: сода и стекло, запасы
Delivered cost calculator
Enter the offer price, transport and your country’s duty and VAT rates to see the cost per tonne at your warehouse. Rates can be filled from the reference table below the calculator.
Per tonne
| Customs value (goods + transport to border) | 0,00 USD0 KZT |
|---|---|
| Import duty | 0,00 USD0 KZT |
| Import VAT | 0,00 USD0 KZT |
| Delivery from border to warehouse | 0,00 USD0 KZT |
| Other costs (per tonne) | 0,00 USD0 KZT |
An estimate for comparing offers — not a quotation or a customs calculation. Exact payments are set by the declaration.
Request a delivered priceReference rates for Russian-speaking countries
Checked 14.10.2026. Rates change, and duty depends on the exact 10-digit code and preferences — verify with a customs broker. "Apply" fills VAT and duty for the selected product.
| Country | Import VAT | Duty: soda ash (2836 20) | Duty: PVC (3904 10) | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | 16% | 5% | 6,5% | EAEU CCT; Kazakhstan applies non-CCT rates to some goods — check the code | |
| Russia | 22% | 5% | 6,5% | EAEU CCT | |
| Belarus | 20% | 5% | 6,5% | EAEU CCT | |
| Kyrgyzstan | 12% | 5% | 6,5% | EAEU CCT | |
| Armenia | 20% | 5% | 6,5% | EAEU CCT | |
| Uzbekistan | 12% | check locally | check locally | national customs tariff | |
| Tajikistan | 14% | check locally | check locally | 14% VAT for non-cash settlements; national tariff | |
| Azerbaijan | 18% | check locally | check locally | national customs tariff |
EAEU CCT is the common customs tariff of the Eurasian Economic Union (Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia). The PVC rate is for suspension resin (3904 10 000 9); paste-forming emulsion resins (3904 10 000 1) are 0%.
How to read the exchange price
- Chinese futures prices are in yuan per tonne, include 13% VAT and refer to delivery at an exchange warehouse in China.
- Spot can differ from futures (basis); carbide and ethylene PVC are priced differently.
- The export price is built from the domestic price ex-VAT, packaging, transport to border or port and the exporter’s margin.
Where to follow prices
Outside China there are no exchange contracts for soda ash or PVC; elsewhere, price-reporting agency assessments are the benchmark.
| Source | What it shows | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (CZCE) | soda ash futures SA, 20 t per lot; yuan incl. VAT, delivery in China | free on the exchange website |
| Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) | PVC futures V, 5 t per lot; yuan incl. VAT, delivery in China | free on the exchange website |
| ICIS | weekly PVC assessments: FOB China, CFR SE Asia and more | paid subscription |
| Argus, S&P Global (Platts) | petrochemical and polymer price assessments | paid subscription |
| Plastinfo (Russia) | PVC price indices for the Russian market | partly paid |
| Customs statistics | average import prices by country and tariff code | open data / analytics |
Frequently asked questions
Why is the Chinese exchange price not the delivered price in Kazakhstan?
The exchange price is a domestic Chinese price in yuan including 13% VAT, for delivery at a warehouse in China. For import you remove that VAT, add packaging and transport to the border, then the destination duty, VAT and inland delivery.
How often is the review updated?
The market review is published weekly; exchange rates update daily from the National Bank of Kazakhstan.
Is the calculator result a quotation?
No. It helps you compare offers and estimate landed cost. Price, terms and payments are fixed in the commercial offer and customs declaration.
Where can I see official exchange quotes?
On the Zhengzhou (soda ash, SA contract) and Dalian (PVC, V contract) commodity exchange websites, and from licensed market-data vendors.
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