The
pandemic has been affecting several areas. There are only a few of them that are
not experiencing its consequences. The markets are changing and trying to adapt
to the current situation that came to stay.
The
production of occupational and safety footwear is no exception, especially when
it comes to PVC boots.
The
price of PVC as raw material has undergone several increases over the past
year. But what is the cause?
CAUSES
The
pandemic forced many businesses, including PVC producers, to implement security
measures. This led to a slowdown in production and even a temporary shutdown.
This means that there is less raw material available for sale.
On
the other hand, demand has not remained at the same level, quite the contrary.
Construction companies and domestic projects have increased the demand for PVC.
When
the product's supply is low and its demand is high, the price of the product increases.
This is what is happening with PVC.
Besides
this, two more elements caused multiples increases in the PVC price. These are
the export and transport prices, which have increased significantly.
Due
to the lockdown, online shopping has grown exponentially. Carriers are
currently struggling to respond to all orders, causing delays and prices to
increase.
Transport
delays often result in production delays, which can lead to even more costs.
These
factors brought a continuous increase in the PVC boots production costs.
Therefore, the final price of the boots is higher.
WHAT
IS GOING TO HAPPEN FROM NOW ON?
Further
increases in PVC prices are expected over the course of 2021. If you need boots
made of this material, make your purchase now, before prices go up again.
However,
the market is now more demanding than ever. Consumers want high quality at the
best price. For this reason, you should bet on PU boots, which offer a much
higher quality compared to PVC.