Kraton Announces Price Increase for Hydrogenated Styrenic Block Copolymers

Kraton Corp. recently announced a general price increase of $330/MT for all Kraton hydrogenated styrenic block copolymer (HSBC) polymers. The company reports that, given the unprecedented increases in raw materials, energy, and logistics, the price increase will be applied to all HSBC polymers.

Subject to the terms of any applicable contracts, the price increase will take effect July 1, 2022.

For more information, visit www.kraton.com.

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