It is reported that in comparison with Q1 2009 this year Ukrainian steelmakers increased exports of steel products by 4.6% to 5.664 million tons.In March compared to February export increased by 39.8% to 2.186 million tons.As for the product structure in export shipments in Q1 2010 compared to the same period of previous year, semis…
It is reported that the Ukrainian steel group Donetskstal has denied reports that it has made a proposal to ArcelorMittal to create a JV for the production of coking coal at the Karagaylinskaya mine located in Russia’s Kemerovo region or to sell 50% of the mine to ArcelorMittal.It said “No negotiations are taking place in…
According to the Ukrainian association of metal producers Metallurgprom, during the Q1 2010 the Ukrainian steelmakers have continued to increase their average daily pig iron output by 18% YoY to 77,500 tons compared to 65,700 tons for the same period last year.In March Ukrainian average daily pig iron output rose by 8,000 tons MoM to…
According to the data issued by the Ukrainian Association of Metal Traders, in the Q1 of 2010 the country rolled steel products consumption registered an increase of 8.8% YoY to approximately 1.196 million tons.Accordingly, in Q1 this year Ukrainian pipe making companies increased purchases of domestic and imported rolled products by 3.2% YoY to 330,664…
It is reported that the debts for VAT reimbursements to steelmakers continue to grow in Ukraine reaching a record amount of UAH4.5 billion as of April 1st. The Ukrainian Federation of Metallurgists has stated that “The inequality of VAT refunding during all the past years is very alarming.”As per report, of the total debt of UAH4.5…
In March Khartsyzsk Pipe Works, JSC, part of Metinvest Group, produced 11,890 tons of large diameter pipes, which is by 11,540 tons over February pipe production. March 2010 results. Product March 2010, t February 2010, t Change, % Large diameter pipes 11,893 353 3,368.8 Product January-March 2010, t January-March 2009, t Change, % Large diameter…
It is reported that in 2009 the Ukrainian flat steel producer Mariupol Ilyich Iron and Steel Works saw its steel product exports fall by 14.72% YoY to 3.123 million tons being affected by the global decline in steel demand.In 2009 the company exported to 69 countries. With the largest importers of Ilyich steel products being…
Azovstal Iron and Steel Works, part of the Metinvest Group, in March produced 406,100 tons of cast iron and 476,400 tons of steel. Output of rolled products in March comprised 451,100 tons.In March the plant produced 173,600 tons of bulk coke with 6% of moisture. March 2010 results. Product Macrh 2010, th. t February 2010,…