Kuraray to increase prices globally for isoprene chemicals derivatives

Tokyo, Japan – Kuraray announces the decision to increase the prices of Isoprene Chemicals derivatives products for shipments commencing January 1, 2022.

Due to increasing production costs including equipment maintenance and updates in production, as well as raw material and transportation costs, the profitability has been deteriorating.

Under these circumstances, Kuraray has decided to implement the following price revisions for Isoprene Chemicals derivatives products.
The price revisions are implemented in global basis.

All products for domestic and export can expect a price increase of 5-15 percent on shipments starting January 1, 2022.

Customers may contact their local Kuraray sales representative for further details.