Ukraine: flat rolled metal export-import in July 2016

In July Ukraine exported $170.6 million worth of flat rolled metal, with imports on the level of $56.99 million. According to the State Fiscal Service, the largest consumer of Ukrainian flats in July was Russia ($28.92 million). In January-July Ukraine exported $1019.08 million worth of flat rolled metal, while imports totaled $296.66 million. (Ukrainian metal)

Ukraine: coal imports down in January-August 2016

In January-August power-generating companies of Ukraine imported $1.21 billion worth of coal, down by $902.2 million YoY. According to the State Fiscal Service, the largest suppliers of coal were Russia ($594.9 million), USA ($132.7 million) and Australia ($49.5 million). Earlier energy minister Igor Nasalik claimed Russian coal was not a priority for the ministry. (Ukrainian…

Ukraine: VAT reimbursement in August 2016

In August ArcelorMittal Kriviy Rih received the largest VAT reimbursement among mining and metal companies – 440.6 million UAH. According to the State Treasury Service, the company is followed by the Mariupol Ilyich Iron and Steel Works (335.5 million UAH) and Azovstal (272.2 million UAH). Zaporizhstal received 223 million UAH, UGOK – 164.7 million UAH,…