Ukraine to increase coke imports in 2014

In 2013 Ukraine produced around 17.6 million tons of coke, down by 7.1%, or 1.3 million tons, YoY. While coke consumption decreased by 2.8%. According to the experts, in 2014 Ukraine would produce about 17.7 million tons of coke (up by 0.6%). The expected coke import volumes are 550 thousand tons (up by 10%), while…