Ukraine: monopoly of scrap market

The Ministry of economical development and trade cannot create market conditions in the sphere of ferrous scrap. “There is no competition on the scrap market today. I have been talking to association representatives for a year. What market could it be, if all the scrap in Ukraine is purchased by 2 people”, said the Verkhovnaya…

Ukraine: metal output in May 2016

In January-May Ukraine produced 10.54 million tons of carbon steel, up by 14% YoY. This is preliminary data by Metallurgprom, while more precise information is expected after June 10. Pig iron output increased by 21%, to 10.11 million tons, that of rolled metal – by 16.5%, to 9.32 million tons. Coke production went up by…