Evraz Yuzhkoks has started producing coke of premium quality with 62.4% strength after reaction (CSR). According to the company statement, previously this index was on the level of 50-55%. “This increases the competitiveness advantages of our works and lets us expand sales markets, including foreign ones”, said the company. Strength after reaction is one of…
Month Russian market, $/t, EXW, without VAT, $1/RUR64.2575* min max May 586 731 June 586 783 * – Ukrainian Hrivna and Russian Rouble exchange rates are as of 30.06.16 according to the National Bank of Ukraine and the Central Bank of the Russian Federation. (Ukrainian Metal)
In January-June CHTPZ Group pipe companies (Chelyabinsk pipe-rolling and Pervouralsk New Pipe Works) have shipped 865 thousand tons of steel pipes to consumers, down by 19% YoY, or by 206 thousand tons. The decrease is explained by the drop in the large diameter pipes (LDP) demand. This trend is observed at all major Russian manufacturers.…
Month Ukrainian market, $/t, without VAT, EXW, $1/UAH24.854* min max May 510 565 June 412 429 * – Ukrainian Hrivna and Russian Rouble exchange rates are as of 30.06.16 according to the National Bank of Ukraine and the Central Bank of the Russian Federation. (Ukrainian Metal)
Because of the Ukrzaliznytsia problems with cargo transportation, metal works suffer from raw materials deficiency and lose market opportunities and export revenues. “Weak spots in railroad infrastructure, shortage of locomotives and fuel, ineffective coordination of Ukrzaliznytsia resources cost our country some $1.8 billion of not received foreign currency revenues in metal sector. And that’s almost…
