What it is
Soft, rubbery copolymer. Used for slipper soles and foam sheets, hot-melt glue, solar panel encapsulant film and cable compounds.
Footwear / foam grade (about 18% VA)Hot-melt adhesive gradeSolar encapsulant grade (about 28–33% VA)
Where imports come from
Almost fully imported: DCPC shows 0 production (15 thousand tonnes installed capacity) against consumption of 295.1 thousand tonnes in 2024-25.
- South Korea
- Saudi Arabia
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Malaysia
Rules before you buy or sell
- BIS QCO for EVA copolymers (IS 13601:1993) was rescinded by S.O. 5140(E) on 12 Nov 2025.
- Check the import policy of your exact 8-digit ITC(HS) code on the DGFT website before you import.
Storage and handling
Store cool and dry; granules can stick together in heat.
Businesses that use it
Sports Footwear Unit →Full PVC Footwear (Injection-Moulded Chappals, Sandals and Shoes) →