The experts don’t expect a noticeable increase in Ukrainian metal output or export this year.
“Volumes will remain almost the same. World metal prices have lowered, and will decrease more, as the raw materials prices fall. Of course, there will be some recoil, but the year results will see a 10-15% fall from today’s level”, says Concorde Capital analyst Roman Topolyuk.
Experts believe a stable development of Ukrainian metallurgy needs stabilization in the Eastern regions in first place.
Alexander Tkachev, head of the investment analysis department at Pro-Consulting, thinks the sphere needs modernization, so state help and financing are in order.
“The state should support the metal sector by providing exemptions and protecting from imports”, said he. (Ukrainian metal)