In February in Ukraine steel manufacture (without continuous-cast semi-products) decreased by 16.5%, to 1053 thousand tons, YoY, but increased by 2.4% MoM. In January-February Ukraine produced 2082 thousand tons of steel, down by 19% YoY. Continuous-cast semi-products output decreased in February by 7.7% YoY, to 1341 thousand tons, and again by 7.7% MoM. In January-February…
In 2013 metal companies of Metinvest group started producing 33 new types of wares. Several companies of the group introduced new goods: Yenakievo Iron and Steel Works, Azovstal Iron and Steel Works, Mariupol Ilyich Iron and Steel Works and Promet Steel (Bulgaria). Among the new wares are the rolled squares with 10-20 mm thickness, sections…
ArcelorMIttal Kriviy Rih has changed its target markets, by increasing exports due to the demand fall on the local market. According to ArcelorMittal head Lakshmi Mittal, “Ukrainian domestic market has collapsed. While manufactirng processes carry on, we export larger lots of rolled metal, than planned”. ArcelorMittal has also changed its forecasts on CIS steel consumption.…