Daily Archives: 06.08.2009

Ukrainian steel output in July up by 16pct – Ms Tymoshenko

Interfax-Ukraine cited Ms Tymoshenko prime minister of Ukraine as saying that Ukraine produced around 16% more steel in July than in June. Ms Tymoshenko said “We saw prices for Ukrainian semis and rolled products grow 15% to 30% in June to July. She said this was largely thanks to the government’s anti crisis program which…

Ukraine steel majors report steel production YoY decline

Ukrainian Journal reported that most of Ukraine steel majors again reduced finished roll production considerably in January to July 2009, although the decline in the industry seems to be slowing slightly. July data1. ArcelorMittal Kriviy Rih the country biggest steel mill reduced finished roll production tentatively by 35.5%YoY to 2.56 million tonne.2. Azovstal reduced roll…