The current geopolitical situation in the Middle East, particularly in connection with developments in Iran, is currently causing considerable uncertainty on the international raw materials and energy markets.
The situation is characterized by high volatility, making it difficult to assess the specific medium- and long-term effects on supply chains and raw material prices.
At the same time, we are already seeing initial bottlenecks in the supply of petrochemical precursors and significant fluctuations in energy and logistics costs.
These factors have a direct impact on the manufacture of PVC raw materials and thus also on the production of PVC-U products. Further disruptions in supply chains are currently expected across all industries.
As a manufacturer of PVC cable protection pipes and fittings, we are dependent on a stable supply of raw materials.
However, due to the current market developments, which are difficult to predict, we cannot rule out the possibility of cost increases in the short term.
Against this background, we would like to inform you at an early stage that price adjustments may be possible in the coming weeks and months, depending on how the raw material and procurement situation develops.
Furthermore, we have now received concrete price adjustments of 10-15% from our logistics partners, which we will have to pass on to our customers in the medium term.
Of course, we are monitoring