Regarding Price Revision for Building Material Product Group
Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. announced a price revision for its building material product group, effective from shipments on May 20, 2026, due to a rapid deterioration in the procurement environment for vinyl chloride and polyethylene raw materials derived from oil and naphtha, caused by instability in the Middle East. The company stated that the situation has exceeded the limits of self-help efforts, leading to price increases of 20% to over 30% for products such as rain gutters, color pipes, color joints, and PVC deck materials.
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April 14, 2026
Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.
The procurement environment for vinyl chloride and polyethylene raw materials derived from oil and naphtha has rapidly deteriorated due to instability in the Middle East, leading to a sharp rise in raw material prices and energy costs. While we have diligently promoted cost reduction and business efficiency improvements, this situation has significantly exceeded the limits of our self-help efforts, and we have decided to revise our sales prices as follows.
We will continue to strive for stable supply and cost countermeasures, and we kindly ask for your understanding of the circumstances.
1. Effective date of price increase: From shipments on Wednesday, May 20, 2026
2. Target products and price increase range
Rain gutters and related products, corrugated sheets: 20% or more
Color pipe main body: 30% or more
Color joints and related products: 15% or more
PVC deck materials, Cregaare, Zetron: 20% or more
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Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. Corporate Communications Department, Public Relations Group
Email: kouhou@sekisui.com
FAQ
Why is Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. revising the prices of its building material product group?
Due to instability in the Middle East, the procurement environment for vinyl chloride and polyethylene raw materials derived from oil and naphtha has deteriorated, leading to a sharp rise in raw material prices and energy costs.
When will the price revision be implemented?
It will be implemented from shipments on May 20, 2026.