Polycarbonate, a thermoplastic polymer, is widely used in the chemical industry. Given the many advantages of using polycarbonate sheets, this material quickly became one of the most widely used chemicals in the market.
This article will introduce the polycarbonate pricing method for purchasing the right product at the right price.
What is polycarbonate?
Before discussing polycarbonate pricing, what is polycarbonate and what are its types?
Polycarbonate sheet is a transparent and glass-like manufactured material. However, there are other differences between transparent polycarbonate sheet and glass.
For example, glass is heavier whereas polycarbonate sheets are lighter, and will naturally be easier to move and work with while costing less.
Polycarbonate Sheet Buying Guide
There are six types of polycarbonate sheets: flat, double-walled, honeycomb (three-walled), Ax Panel (four-walled), RFX, and corrugated polycarbonate (Polysun, Polywave). The multi-walled polycarbonate sheet is very strong, and corrugated polycarbonate sheet is also weight and impact resistant. The polycarbonate sheet buying guide is available on the corresponding page.
Also, all polycarbonate sheets are cold and heat-resistant and one of the best insulators.
Polycarbonate Pricing in the International Market
There are five polycarbonate pricing factors in global markets. The level of transparency, color, thickness, price, quality of raw materials, and polycarbonate sheet thickness greatly impact each polycarbonate sheet’s final pricing.
ـ The Level of Transparency
Using purer raw materials in polycarbonate manufacturing will yield a more transparent final product and a more glass-like appearance. It is therefore natural that transparent polycarbonate sheets are more expensive than opaque sheets.
ـ Color
Polycarbonate sheets are produced in the widely-used and popular colors for the customers’ convenience. This product’s availability in different colors is also important for being used in interior and exterior decoration of buildings and structures.
Hence, product color will also affect polycarbonate pricing.
ـ Polycarbonate Sheet Thickness
In terms of thickness, polycarbonate sheets are usually produced in 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16 mm diameters. Naturally, the larger the product diameter and thickness, the more raw materials are used for production, and the higher the price.
Note that some polycarbonate sheets of Yazd Golden Polymer have bulletproof properties due to their thickness and size. Therefore, they are also used in the defense industry. An example is the FLT flat polycarbonate sheet with a thickness of 12 mm.
ـ Price and Quality of Raw Materials
The price of polymer and petrochemical products, such as polycarbonate, is directly correlated with the price of oil. Given the volatility in oil prices, the cost of raw materials is calculated on a daily basis.
At the same time, high quality raw materials will naturally increase the price, affecting the pricing of polycarbonate as a final product.
ـ Length and Width of Polycarbonate Sheets
Polycarbonate sheets are mostly produced in standard international sizes of 2100 x 6000 mm or 2100 x 12000 mm.
However, manufacturers such as Yazd Golden Polymer, currently the largest producer of polycarbonate sheets, can produce polycarbonate sheets in other sizes based on the customer’s demand.
Polycarbonate sheet pricing in the Iranian market
Naturally, the global polycarbonate pricing is different from the Iranian market, and one cannot expect the same price. Polymer pricing rules mean that the price list and costs are constantly being changed and updated based on various factors, which will be explained.
The five factors affecting polycarbonate pricing in the global market are also important in this field. However, given its special conditions, the Iranian market is also affected by two additional factors. Inflation and foreign exchange ratios also play a significant role in increasing or decreasing the price of polycarbonate sheets.
ـ Inflation
Since Iran currently suffers from inflation and the associated problems, the price of the national currency has changed. Therefore, this issue will greatly impact the pricing of polycarbonate and many other polymer and petrochemical products.
ـ Exchange Rates
Since some of the raw materials used for producing polycarbonate sheets are imported, their price is completely dependent on exchange rate fluctuations.
Having introduced polycarbonate pricing, look no further for high quality with reasonable pricing. To buy high quality sheets, the Salar Fiber website is at your service.
As the main representative of Yazd Golden Polymer, Salar Fiber Industrial offers the highest quality for the lowest price. For more information, visit our website. Thank you for your attention and support.
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