According to OMK experts, in 2016 Russia will decrease pipe consumption to 9.5 million tons.
The main decrease will hit large diameter pipes (by 36.3% YoY, to 2099 thousand tons).
Despite the unfavorable situation OMK will retain its share of 18%, with sales volumes at 1.7 million tons. In 2017 the market stagnation is expected to continue. (Ukrainian metal)