In 2015 Interpipe produced 600 thousand tons of pipes and wheels, down by 29% YoY. In particular it produced 507 thousand tons of pipes and 93 thousand tons of wheels and exported 80% of the total volume.
Pipe sales changed greatly in 2015, with main markets being Europe (22%), Near East (17%), CIS (20%) and Ukraine (21%). Russia purchased only 10% of Interpipe products (27% in 2014), with USA at 10% as well (15% in 2014).
Wheel sales to Europe almost doubled (to 31% from 18%). USA purchased 8% of Interpipe wheels (it was the new market for the company in 2015). Russia lost its dominance, but still retained 35% (48% in 2014). Ukraine consumed 17% of wheels (27% in 2014). (Ukrainian metal)