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Polystyrene Foam (EPS/XPS Board)
Steam-expansion of PS bead (EPS) or extrusion (XPS) for insulation board · US
Total Cost
$1,058 / MT
Capacity (tonnes/year)
30,000
Throughput %
85%
Working capital
$4.0M Mn
Capex
$18.0M Mn
Offsite
$1.0M Mn
Total investment
$23.0M Mn
Lines
9
Net raw material
$112
10.5%
Conversion
$947
89.5%
Total / MT
$1,058
$ per MT
Raw Material
$112 / MT
| Line | Consumption | Unit | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polystyrene (PS) ResinLive | tonne | $1.54 | ||
| Pentane Blowing Agent | tonne | $30.00 | ||
| Brominated Flame Retardant | tonne | $80.00 |
Utility
$33.64 / MT
| Line | Consumption | Unit | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas (Steam Boiler) | MWh | $1.64 | ||
| Electricity (Process + Cooling) | MWh | $32.00 |
Operating
$90.00 / MT
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Labour + Maintenance | $90.00 |
Overhead
$200 / MT
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|
| Factory Overhead | $200 |
Depreciation
$353 / MT
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|
| Depreciation (Capex Amortisation) | $353 |
Financing
$270 / MT
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|
| Working Capital + Capex Financing Cost | $270 |
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