Ukrainian semi-finished steel exports and imports decreased in January to May 2012

According to the data issued by Ukraine Cabinet of Ministers, in the January-May period of the current year Ukrainian exports of semi-finished steel products decreased by 7.8% YoY to 4.409 million tons.Meanwhile, exports of semi-finished steel products from Ukraine increased by 32.3% in May compared to April 1.187 million tons. On the other hand, in…

Ukrainian steel majors cut finished steel output in H1 2012

Most Ukrainian steel majors reduced finished roll production in January to June 2012.ArcelorMittal Kryviy Rih, the country biggest steel mill, raised roll production tentatively by 11.3% YoY to 2.626 million tones. But Azovstal Iron and Steel Works said it reduced roll output by 21.8% YoY to 2.203 million tons, Zaporizhstal reduced it by 2.8% to…